From d9b5ed7bb2f7dc678c328b2c9410d6454af8a7ca Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Simon Michael Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2024 11:51:44 -1000 Subject: [PATCH] ;doc:bse: note requirements for checking the AE --- hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Balancesheetequity.md | 5 ++++- 1 file changed, 4 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Balancesheetequity.md b/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Balancesheetequity.md index ba156925be1..f6baea959d7 100644 --- a/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Balancesheetequity.md +++ b/hledger/Hledger/Cli/Commands/Balancesheetequity.md @@ -47,7 +47,10 @@ and supports many of that command's features, such as multi-period reports. It is similar to `hledger balance -H assets liabilities equity`, but with smarter account detection, and liabilities/equity displayed with their sign flipped. -It is the easiest way to see if the [accounting equation] is satisfied (A+L+E = 0). + +This report is the easiest way to see if the [accounting equation] (A+L+E = 0) is satisfied +(after you have done a [`close --retain`](#close) to merge revenues and expenses with equity, +and perhaps added `--infer-equity` to balance your commodity conversions). This command also supports the [output destination](hledger.html#output-destination) and