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How do incorrect journal entries impact balance sheet reconciliations?
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Detailed Explanation
When an entry is posted with the wrong amount, mapped to an incorrect account code, or duplicated, it produces a variance between the general ledger balance and the supporting sub-ledger or external statement, requiring manual investigation and correcting entries during close.
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