what do you mean by AR Closure ?
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29 January 2011
what do you mean by AR Closure ?
31 January 2011
SIR,
In medical terminology the suffix -ar means "pertaining to".
Definition of closure:-
That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed.
In medical terminology the suffix -ar means "pertaining to".
Definition of closure:-
That which closes or shuts; that by which separate parts are fastened or closed.
04 February 2011
Than ramesh but i want answer in finance terminology. i.e. before we start next month private companies have to shut system for sometime so that the transactions can be closed adn final accounts can be finalised. i need proper syatamatic definition of it :)
03 August 2025
Gotcha! You want a clear, finance/accounting definition of **"AR Closure"** related to the month-end or period-end closing process.
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### What is **AR Closure** in Finance Terminology?
**AR Closure (Accounts Receivable Closure)** refers to the **process of finalizing and closing the Accounts Receivable ledger** at the end of a financial period (month, quarter, or year) before preparing the final accounts.
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### Systematic Definition:
**"AR Closure" is the formal process undertaken by a company to temporarily halt further postings or transactions to the Accounts Receivable ledger, allowing for the reconciliation, verification, and finalization of all outstanding receivables. This ensures that all customer invoices, payments, adjustments, and credit notes are accurately recorded and reflected before the books are closed and financial statements are prepared."**
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### Why is AR Closure important?
* To **stop posting new transactions** for that period so the ledger can be reconciled.
* To **verify outstanding balances** and resolve discrepancies.
* To **finalize accounts receivable figures** for accurate financial reporting.
* Helps in **closing the books** for the period smoothly before the next period begins.
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### In simple terms:
It’s like **“locking” the customer accounts receivable data for that month**, so the finance team can finalize and prepare the accurate financial statements without any pending or incomplete transactions.
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If you want, I can help draft a detailed note or explanation for your team or report!
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### What is **AR Closure** in Finance Terminology?
**AR Closure (Accounts Receivable Closure)** refers to the **process of finalizing and closing the Accounts Receivable ledger** at the end of a financial period (month, quarter, or year) before preparing the final accounts.
---
### Systematic Definition:
**"AR Closure" is the formal process undertaken by a company to temporarily halt further postings or transactions to the Accounts Receivable ledger, allowing for the reconciliation, verification, and finalization of all outstanding receivables. This ensures that all customer invoices, payments, adjustments, and credit notes are accurately recorded and reflected before the books are closed and financial statements are prepared."**
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### Why is AR Closure important?
* To **stop posting new transactions** for that period so the ledger can be reconciled.
* To **verify outstanding balances** and resolve discrepancies.
* To **finalize accounts receivable figures** for accurate financial reporting.
* Helps in **closing the books** for the period smoothly before the next period begins.
---
### In simple terms:
It’s like **“locking” the customer accounts receivable data for that month**, so the finance team can finalize and prepare the accurate financial statements without any pending or incomplete transactions.
---
If you want, I can help draft a detailed note or explanation for your team or report!
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