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The CE_BANK_ACCT_BALANCES table in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) 12.1.1 or 12.2.2 is a critical repository for storing bank account balance information within the Cash Management module. This table plays a pivotal role in reconciling bank statements, tracking cash positions, and supporting treasury operations. Below is a detailed analysis of its structure, purpose, and integration within Oracle EBS.

Purpose and Functional Overview

The CE_BANK_ACCT_BALANCES table stores historical and current balance data for bank accounts configured in the system. It captures balance snapshots at specific points in time, enabling organizations to monitor liquidity, perform reconciliations, and generate cash flow reports. Key functionalities supported by this table include:
  • Balance Tracking: Records opening, closing, and intermediate balances for bank accounts.
  • Reconciliation: Provides data for matching internal GL balances with external bank statements.
  • Cash Positioning: Facilitates real-time visibility into available funds for treasury management.
  • Forecasting: Serves as a foundation for cash flow projections and liquidity analysis.

Table Structure and Key Columns

The table's schema includes columns that map to bank accounts, balance types, and transactional metadata. Notable columns include:
  • BANK_ACCOUNT_ID: Foreign key linking to CE_BANK_ACCOUNTS, identifying the bank account.
  • BALANCE_DATE: The date for which the balance is recorded.
  • CURRENCY_CODE: Currency of the balance (e.g., USD, EUR).
  • BALANCE_TYPE: Classifies balances (e.g., "Closing," "Available," "Ledger").
  • BALANCE_AMOUNT: The actual balance value.
  • STATUS: Indicates reconciliation status (e.g., "Reconciled," "Unreconciled").
  • CREATED_BY, CREATION_DATE, LAST_UPDATED_BY, LAST_UPDATE_DATE: Audit columns tracking record changes.

Integration with Oracle EBS Modules

CE_BANK_ACCT_BALANCES integrates with several Oracle EBS modules:
  1. General Ledger (GL): Balances are compared with GL account balances to ensure consistency.
  2. Payables (AP) & Receivables (AR): Transactional data from AP/AR feeds into balance calculations.
  3. Treasury (Cash Management): Supports cash pooling, investment tracking, and risk management.
  4. Bank Statement Processing: Balances are validated against imported bank statements.

Technical Considerations

  • Indexing: Key columns like BANK_ACCOUNT_ID and BALANCE_DATE are indexed for performance.
  • Partitioning: In high-volume environments, partitioning by date improves query efficiency.
  • Purge Policies: Historical data may be archived to optimize storage.

Common Use Cases

  • Daily Reconciliation: Automating matching of internal records with bank statements.
  • Month-End Close: Validating GL balances against bank records.
  • Audit Compliance: Providing traceability for financial audits.

Conclusion

The CE_BANK_ACCT_BALANCES table is indispensable for financial operations in Oracle EBS. Its structured design ensures accurate balance tracking, seamless integration with other modules, and compliance with accounting standards. Organizations leveraging this table effectively can achieve greater transparency in cash management and operational efficiency.