A software application designed to produce simulated financial documents resembling official records from a financial institution. These applications typically allow users to input transaction details, account information, and dates to create a representation of a banking history. For instance, a user might enter deposits, withdrawals, and other common transactions to generate a document that mimics the appearance of a genuine bank statement.
Such tools offer varied utilities, ranging from personal financial planning and budgeting to software testing where simulated data is needed. They provide a method for visualizing financial activity and testing data processing systems. Historically, the need for such applications arose from the complexities of financial modeling and the demand for controlled datasets in software development environments.