Meanings
How to pronounce "balance the books":
AU
To add up all the debits and credits.
To put or keep any closed or conservative system or its analysis in balance.
Example Sentences
1
The accountant needs to balance the books before the end of the month.
2
It is important for small businesses to regularly balance the books.
3
The new finance manager has been hired to balance the books more efficiently.
4
The company's financial statements are accurate because they consistently balance the books.
5
The bookkeeper spent hours trying to balance the books for the quarter.