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Accounting

Accounts payable (ledger, schedules and invoices from vendors)
7 years
Accounts receivable (ledger, schedules and invoices from vendors)
7 years
Audit Reports
Permanently
Chart of Accounts
Permanently
Depreciation schedules
Permanently
Expense records
7 years
Financial statements (annual)
Permanently
Fixed asset purchases
Permanently
General ledger
Permanently
Inventory records
7 years
Loan payment schedules
7 years
Purchase orders (1 copy)
7 years
Sales records
7 years
Tax returns, revenue agents' reports and other
documents relating to determination of income tax liability
Permanently