> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.teal.dev/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Ledger statement > How to build a ledger statement using Teal. ## What is a ledger statement? A ledger statement displays all of the line entries that have been booked to a single ledger for a given time period. It is typically viewed when a user wants to understand the contents of a particular ledger better. While the cash flow report, income statement, and balance sheet give the overview of the entire business, the ledger statement gives the next level of detail into a single ledger. ## How does Teal's ledger statement work? The ledger statement returns the balances at the start and end of the requested time period, as well as all of the line entries that were booked to the ledger during the time period requested. ## Embedding the ledger statement You can use the [Get Ledger Statement endpoint](/api-reference/reports/retrieve-a-ledger-statement) in order to get the data required for producing a ledger statement.