A general ledger contains all balance sheet and income statement accounts. A general ledger controlling account represents a summary of transactions recorded in a subsidiary ledger. In turn, a ...

An inventory subsidiary ledger records transactions that effect inventory. A separate account is created for each item offered for sale and contained in inventory.

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