Chart of Accounts

The Chart of Accounts (CoA) is a structured list of all financial account codes used by a company to categorize transactions, including assets, liabilities, income, and expenses, serving as the foundation for accurate financial reporting. In expense management, each expense is mapped to a specific CoA account, ensuring precise tracking and integration with accounting systems like QuickBooks or NetSuite. The CoA can be imported or synced, supporting multi-entity setups with hierarchical accounts for detailed reporting. Access is role-based, limiting visibility to relevant users, while unmapped expenses are flagged to maintain clean financial records. This system enhances budgeting, forecasting, and compliance by aligning expenses with the company’s financial structure.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a Chart of Accounts (COA)?

A Chart of Accounts is an organized list of all account codes a company uses to categorize financial transactions including assets, liabilities, income, and expenses. It forms the backbone of financial reporting.

How is the Chart of Accounts used in expense management?

Each expense is mapped to an account in the Chart of Accounts. This ensures accurate tracking, allocation, and posting to your company’s financial system or ERP.

Can we import our existing Chart of Accounts into the platform?

Yes! You can easily import your COA via Excel or sync it directly from your accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero).

Can expense categories be mapped to COA accounts?

Absolutely. Our platform allows you to map each expense type (e.g., Travel, Meals, Software) to its corresponding account code automatically or manually.

What happens if an expense doesn’t match any account?

The system flags it as “Unmapped” and prevents submission until an account is assigned ensuring clean books and proper categorization.

Can different departments use different COAs?

Yes. Multi-entity or multi-department setups can use different account structures. Our system supports entity-level account configuration and mapping.

Is the Chart of Accounts visible to all users?

No. Visibility can be restricted based on roles. Most users see only relevant categories during submission, while finance and admins manage the full chart.

Can we track expenses across multiple CoA hierarchies (parent-child accounts)?

Yes. Our platform supports hierarchical accounts. You can group sub-categories under parent accounts for detailed reporting and rollups.

Does your system sync CoA changes automatically with accounting software?

Yes, for supported integrations. Any updates made to your accounting software’s CoA can be synced in real time or on a schedule.

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