At the end of your accounting year, you will have to balance the books for tax purposes and to check on the financial health of the company. — В конце отчетного периода вы должны будете подвести итоги по балансу для целей налогообложения и проверить финансовое состояние компании.
Jane was up all night balancing the accounts.
•The cashier was not allowed to leave the bank until the manager balanced the books.