If you haven't already read the Month-end Procedures Overview, see Closing accounting periods for more information.

1. If you've received statements from your bank, use the Reconcile Accounts window to reconcile amounts in AccountEdge with the amounts on the statements. See To reconcile an account for more information about this task.
2. Print a Trial Balance (Detail) Report for the period. Check to see whether the activity that appears in the report is what you expected; for example, zero amounts in accounts that usually have regular activity may indicate a problem. See To print a trial balance (or general ledger) for more information about this task.
3. If the information in the trial balance reports is acceptable, print the reports you want to keep as part of your permanent business records. Suggested reports include the balance sheet, profit and loss statement, Aged Payables Report, Aged Payables Report and all journal reports.
4. Make a backup of your company file. Clearly mark this backup and put it in storage as part of your permanent records.