> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.dualentry.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Run a Month-End Journal Entry Review with the CLI

> Use the DualEntry CLI to list, spot-check, and export every journal entry booked in a given month before you close the books for that period.

This workflow shows accountants (and the developers supporting them) how to review every journal entry booked in a given month before closing the books.

## Prerequisites

Before you start, complete the steps in the [CLI Quickstart](/developers/guides/cli/quickstart):

* The CLI is installed and on your `PATH`.
* You're authenticated (`dualentry auth login`) or have `X_API_KEY` set for CI/CD.
* You have read access to journal entries.

## Steps

**Step 1 - List journal entries for the month:**

```bash theme={null}
dualentry journal-entries list --start-date 2026-03-01 --end-date 2026-03-31
```

The `--start-date` and `--end-date` flags are confirmed on `journal-entries`. This returns every journal entry booked in March.

**Step 2 - Fetch all pages if the list is long:**

```bash theme={null}
dualentry journal-entries list --start-date 2026-03-01 --end-date 2026-03-31 --all
```

By default, the CLI returns one page of results. Adding `--all` fetches every page so you don't miss anything, which is important during close when completeness matters.

**Step 3 - Spot-check a specific entry:**

```bash theme={null}
dualentry journal-entries get [JE-ID]
```

Replace `JE-ID` with the ID from your list. This pulls the full detail (debits, credits, accounts, memo, posting date) for a single journal entry so you can verify it's correct.

**Step 4 - Export the full month for the workpaper file:**

```bash theme={null}
dualentry journal-entries list --start-date 2026-03-01 --end-date 2026-03-31 --all --format json > march_journal_entries.json
```

Save the complete dataset as JSON for your close binder, audit trail, or to share with your auditors.

<Info>
  Combining `--all` with `--format json` gives you a complete, machine-readable export. This is the fastest way to pull data out of DualEntry for external analysis.
</Info>

**Result:** You have a complete, machine-readable export of every journal entry booked in the period, suitable for review, audit, or close documentation.

## Tips

* **Combine `--all` with JSON for complete exports**: don't assume the first page is everything, and compare `.items | length` against `.count` if you need to be sure.
* **`--search` works on every resource**: it is the quickest way to narrow a list before adding more specific filters.

## Related

* [How to Review Outstanding Invoices with the CLI](./how-to-review-outstanding-invoices)
* [CLI Reference](./reference)