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Definition
Balance brought forward at the beginning of a new accounting period, on the credit or the debit side of the ledger. See also brought down.
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opening balance is in the Accounting & Auditing subject.
opening balance appears in the definitions of the following terms: cash flow, carried down and average daily balance (ADB)
opening balance appears in these other term: opening balance sheet
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