Defining the chart of accounts

The chart of accounts is the backbone to your financial system. Use this procedure as a guideline on how to define your chart of accounts. See the General Ledger User Guide.

  1. Assign a name and description for your chart of accounts.
  2. Select whether it is a balance sheet or income statement account.
  3. Define summary accounts.
  4. Select totaling depths.
  5. Define detail and system accounts.

Related reports and inquiries

To Use
List the chart of accounts for a specific chart name, section, depth, and account Chart of Accounts Listing (GL200)