Account Statement

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Definition of 'Account Statement'

A periodic summary of account activity with a beginning date and an ending date. The most commonly known are checking account statements, usually provided monthly, and brokerage account statements, which are provided monthly or quarterly. Monthly credit card bills are also considered account statements.

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Investopedia explains 'Account Statement'

Account statements refer to almost any official summary of an account, wherever the account is held. Insurance companies may provide account statements summarizing paid-in cash values, for example. Account statements should be scrutinized for accuracy, and historical statements are critical for budgeting.

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