Balances
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Leave balances are one of the most important features of the system. Understanding how they are calculated is essential for accurate reporting and employee queries.

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   Only leave recorded on or after the opening balance date is included in the calculation. Any leave prior to that date is not counted.

A leave balance is the sum of the following components:

* **Opening balance** — The starting balance on a specific date.
* **Accruals** — All leave that has accrued since the opening balance date.
* **Adjustments** — Any ad-hoc manual adjustments made by an administrator.
* **Leave taken** — Approved leave that has been deducted from the balance.

The formula is:

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   Balance = Opening Balance + Accruals ± Adjustments − Leave Taken

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