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How do you reconcile intercompany AP/AR balances?

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Intercompany reconciliation matches what one group entity owes (AP) against what the counterparty entity is owed (AR); they should mirror each other. Differences from timing, FX, disputes, or missed postings are identified and resolved before consolidation so intercompany balances eliminate cleanly and don't distort group results.
Real-world example Before consolidation, Entity A's $80k payable to Entity B is matched to B's receivable; a $3k timing gap is aligned.

Common follow-ups: Why must intercompany balances mirror? | What happens if they don't eliminate?

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