Equity roll-forward, tied to the GL every period
The equity roll-forward gets updated less often than most schedules, so it falls behind easily: issuances, buybacks, and option exercises pile up in the equity records while the GL tells its own story. The Accounting Agent keeps the schedule current each period and ties every component back to the ledger.
What the Accounting Agent prepares
- A roll-forward of each equity account, from opening balance through activity to closing balance
- Share issuances, buybacks, and exercises captured with share counts and amounts
- APIC movements, including stock-based compensation, broken out by source
- Retained earnings activity linked to net income and dividends
- Differences between the schedule, your equity records, and the GL, flagged for review
How it works
- Pull the data. Equity balances come from your ERP, and share activity from your equity management records.
- Prepare the work in your logic and format. The Accounting Agent assembles the roll-forward in your format, with each movement traced to its source.
- Review and approve. You check the schedule and any differences, then approve. A correcting entry, if one is needed, posts to your ERP only after approval.
What stays in your control
- You approve the schedule and any correcting entry
- Every movement links to the transaction or record behind it
- Sign-offs and comments stay with the close task
Standard note
FAQ
What is an equity roll-forward?
An equity roll-forward shows how each equity account moved from opening to closing balance in a period, through issuances, repurchases, stock compensation, net income, dividends, and other changes. It supports the statement of stockholders' equity and ties the equity section of the balance sheet to the underlying share records.
Can Ledge pull from our equity management system?
Equity tools are among Ledge's 150+ integrations. Your account team can confirm your specific provider.
Does the schedule only get built at year end?
No. The Accounting Agent prepares it every period you close, so the schedule stays current instead of being rebuilt for the audit. By year end, the work left is a review of twelve months your team has already signed off.
