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Accounting Records

All documents that one uses to prepare financial statements and that one may use to defend against an audit. Accounting records include receipts, ledgers, sales records, and so forth. In the United States, one generally must retain accounting records for seven years in order to verify any irregularities that may be discovered later.

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Some countries require non-erasable storage media or technical procedures to ensure the integrity of electronic accounting records. A few countries require that specific accounting records, such as balance sheets and consolidated financial statements, be retained in their original formats.

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Or if you decide to sell your business you will also need accurate accounting record. Therefore, it is an important factor to maintain good bookkeeping records when operating a business.

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The audit trail feature in later versions of QuickBooks is not optional, and the examiner may request reports detailing changes of accounting records. The audit trail will identify changes in the original record, the date the changes were made, and the login identity of the person who initiated the changes.

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examination team, if available, and the taxpayer to list the computerized accounting records that will be the primary focus of the audit, i.e., general ledgers, accounts payable, and fixed