1 Obtain the receivable reconciliation sheet from the Company.
2 Compare the details in sub-ledger with the total in the general ledger.
3 Investigate large and unusual reconciling items.
- Inter-company and related parties balances
- Gross up of credit balances
- Miscellaneous sales
Whilst small differences may appear immaterial they may actually be a combination of larger reconciling items that net down to a small difference.