How to generate a trial balance report in d6

How to generate a trial balance report in d6

The Trial Balance displays a list of general ledger accounts with the total amounts of all transactions posted to each ledger account. The report must always balance to R0.00.

Reports > Finance > Transactions: Trial Balance

How do I generate a trial balance?

  1. Choose whether to run the report to a specific date or over a period.

  2. Select the columns to display.

  3. Choose whether to consolidate profile control accounts.

  4. Select the account under which projects must be included.

  5. Choose whether to consolidate projects.

  6. Choose whether to show accounts or projects with a zero balance.

  7. Choose whether to show Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts separately.

  8. Click View to generate the report as a PDF. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view the PDF. Use the d6 Finance Tool if you need an Excel version.

Important notes

  • Date vs period: Running to a date includes opening balances; running for a period excludes them.

  • Consolidated profiles: Consolidating profile control accounts groups them together for a simpler view.

  • Zero balances: You can choose to show or hide accounts and projects with a zero balance.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between generating to a date and for a period?

Generating to a date includes opening balances in the report. Generating for a period excludes opening balances and shows only transactions within that period.

In what format is the trial balance generated?

The report is generated as a PDF. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader or a compatible PDF viewer to open it. Use the d6 Finance Tool if an Excel version is required.

Last updated: April 2026 | Version 3.0

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