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Fix balance sheet imbalance

Assets must equal Liabilities + Equity. Imbalance indicates missing entries or calculation errors.

Common causes

  • Missing line items.
  • Wrong classification (asset vs liability).
  • Equity calculation error.

How to fix

  • Verify Assets = Liabilities + Equity.
  • Use Balance Sheet Consistency Checker.
  • Reconcile retained earnings.