reconciliation account (FI)

Financial Accounting (FI)

A G/L account, to which transactions in the subsidiary ledgers (such as in the customer, vendor or assets areas) are updated automatically.

Typically, several subledger accounts post to a common reconciliation account. This ensures that the developments in the subledger accounts are accurately reflected in the general ledger (that is, in line with balance sheet conventions).

Example

A reconciliation account for all overseas customers.