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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:

Odoo-ERP
Odoo-ERP
 
 
 
 
 
 
Modular business software
VlexPlus
VlexPlus
 
 
 
 
 
 
The all-in-one ERP system for the manufacturing industry
PST-BI
PST-BI
 
 
 
 
 
 
Data warehouse, cost accounting, planning, reporting, business analytics for SMEs
jKARAT
 
 
 
 
 
 
The flexible, platform-independent and modern ERP solution for SMEs.
GEBRA-Suite
GEBRA-Suite
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customized business applications with flexible modules
v.Soft
v.Soft
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP software for retailers and service providers
FEPA
FEPA
 
 
 
 
 
 
ERP software for medium-sized manufacturing companies
MService
MService
 
 
 
 
 
 
All-In-One-Software
Unit4 Financials
Unit4 Financials
 
 
 
 
 
 
International solution for financial accounting, accounting and controlling
OCT planning
OCT planning
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unlimited possibilities for corporate planning at operational level
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