;doc:bse: note requirements for checking the AE

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Simon Michael 2024-04-11 11:51:44 -10:00
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@ -47,7 +47,10 @@ and supports many of that command's features, such as multi-period reports.
It is similar to `hledger balance -H assets liabilities equity`,
but with smarter account detection, and liabilities/equity displayed with
their sign flipped.
It is the easiest way to see if the [accounting equation] is satisfied (A+L+E = 0).
This report is the easiest way to see if the [accounting equation] (A+L+E = 0) is satisfied
(after you have done a [`close --retain`](#close) to merge revenues and expenses with equity,
and perhaps added `--infer-equity` to balance your commodity conversions).
This command also supports the
[output destination](hledger.html#output-destination) and