Chart of Accounts

What is a Chart of Accounts?

Chart of Accounts (COA) is a comprehensive listing of all the financial transactions and accounts used by a company. It is a structured list that organizes a company's financial information into a logical and systematic format. The COA is a critical component of a company's financial reporting system, as it provides a standardized method for recording and categorizing financial transactions.

How to Categorize Chart of Accounts?

Chart of accounts can be categorized into five main categories, which are:

1) Assets

2) Liabilities

3) Equity

4) Revenue

5) Expenses

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