Chart of Accounts

Maintain your chart of accounts for accurate financial tracking.

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What you can do here

  • Create and organize account categories.
  • Assign account codes and opening balances.
  • Keep accounts aligned with reporting needs.

Before you start

  • Core Accounting access is required.
  • Have your account structure ready for import or setup.
  • Define account groups like assets, liabilities, and equity.

Step-by-step

  1. Open Chart of Accounts in Core Accounting.
  2. Add new accounts and assign account codes.
  3. Set opening balances where needed.
  4. Review account hierarchy for accuracy.

Tips & Common mistakes

  • Use consistent naming across all accounts.
  • Avoid creating duplicate accounts for similar purposes.
  • Review account usage before making structural changes.

FAQ

Can I import accounts?

If you have an existing list, you can add accounts in bulk where supported.

How do I close an account?

Deactivate or archive accounts that are no longer used.

Where do accounts show up?

Accounts appear in journal entries, reports, and reconciliations.

Next steps