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Chart of accounts

What is meant by Chart of accounts?

A "chart of accounts" is a structured list of accounts used to organize and classify financial transactions within a company. It serves as a framework for accounting and enables consistent and systematic recording and management of business transactions. A chart of accounts consists of a hierarchy of account numbers and descriptions, organized according to the nature of transactions, account groups, and the company's structure. Typically, a chart of accounts includes accounts for assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses.

Typical features of software in the "chart of accounts" area may include:

  1. Predefined account frameworks: Provision of predefined account frameworks according to applicable accounting regulations and standards such as DATEV, SKR (standard chart of accounts), or IKR (industrial chart of accounts).

  2. Customizable account structures: Ability to customize the account structure based on specific requirements and company structure, and to add, edit, or delete individual accounts.

  3. Account descriptions and categories: Providing descriptions and categories for each account to clearly define and document the meanings and purposes of the accounts.

  4. Hierarchical organization: Structuring the accounts in a hierarchical order that represents the relationship and subordination between different accounts, such as using main accounts and sub-accounts.

  5. Import and export of chart of accounts: Ability to import and export chart of accounts in various file formats for easy transfer between different systems or use of external chart of accounts.

 

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The function / module Chart of accounts belongs to:

Accounting

Software solutions with function or module Chart of accounts:

PST-BI
PST-BI
 
 
 
 
 
 
Data warehouse, cost accounting, planning, reporting, business analytics for SMEs
OTEC --   ERP / PPS Software for Surface Finishing Technologies
OTEC - The powerful Software System for all Surface Finishing Techniques
unitop ERP Trade
unitop ERP Trade
 
 
 
 
 
 
The industry solution for wholesale and distance selling
metaFood
metaFood
 
 
 
 
 
 
The professional merchandise management system for the food industry
ERPframe
ERPframe
 
 
 
 
 
 
WWS, PPS, FiBu, purchasing, sales, cash register, warehouse, BDE, DMS
jKARAT
 
 
 
 
 
 
The flexible, platform-independent and modern ERP solution for SMEs.
solution2
solution2
 
 
 
 
 
 
Database-supported application software for merchandise management and production
VlexPlus
VlexPlus
 
 
 
 
 
 
The all-in-one ERP system for the manufacturing industry
PSIpenta
PSIpenta
 
 
 
 
 
 
Perfection in production
FEPA
FEPA
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP software for medium-sized manufacturing companies
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