> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://cashflowy.ai/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Account Balances Report

> View opening balance, debits, credits, and closing balance for every category in your chart of accounts.

The Account Balances report shows the financial movement for each category in your [Chart of Accounts](/banking/chart-of-accounts) over a selected period.

## What it shows

For each category:

| Column              | Meaning                                       |
| ------------------- | --------------------------------------------- |
| **Category**        | The account name from your chart of accounts  |
| **Account Type**    | Asset, Liability, Revenue, Expense, or Equity |
| **Opening Balance** | Balance at the start of the period            |
| **Debits**          | Total money debited during the period         |
| **Credits**         | Total money credited during the period        |
| **Closing Balance** | Balance at the end of the period              |

## When to use it

* **Month-end review** - see how each account changed during the month
* **Spot anomalies** - large unexpected debits or credits stand out immediately
* **Accountant requests** - a common report for bookkeeping reviews

## Running the report

1. Go to **Reports** → **Account Balances**
2. Select your date range
3. Click **Generate**
4. Export as PDF or CSV if needed