Purpose

The Chart of Accounts module serves multiple functions: it holds all ledger account data used for compilation of Financial Statements, both internally through TRUE Accounting and externally via QuickBooks and/or Sage Intacct Integration. It provides a setup section for the 'Default Chart of Accounts' options, allowing users to set predetermined ledger accounts for various source documents in TRUE (e.g., Invoices, Bills, Payments). It also stores 'Class' data used in both TRUE Accounting and QuickBooks.

Ledger Accounts
Manage all G/L account data
Default Accounts
Set automatic journal entries
Class Tracking
Additional reporting criteria
Account Groups
Link and total accounts
Import/Export
CSV template data transfer
QuickBooks Integration
Sync with external accounting

Access Path: Gear Icon > Chart of Accounts


Module Components

The Chart of Accounts module consists of several key components

Ledger Accounts Mode A list of all ledger accounts available for selection and inclusion in financial statements.
Default Accounts Mode A list of various ledger accounts that TRUE will automatically set upon creating a journal entry.
Class Mode Additional identifying criteria users can deploy for financial reporting.
Groups Mode Groups allow for the ability to link ledger accounts and total multiple accounts on a financial statement.

Ledger Accounts Mode

The Ledger Accounts mode displays the company's Chart of Accounts

Search & Filter Options

Quick Search Use the search bar to search for ledger accounts by partial or full name, category, or number.
Active Displays all active ledger accounts.
Inactive Displays all inactive ledger accounts.
Show All Shows both inactive and active ledger accounts. Will not show previously deleted ledger accounts.
CSV Template Produces a blank .CSV file template for data import into TRUE.
Export Accounts Allows users to export the Chart of Accounts into a .CSV file.
Import Records Once the .CSV template has been correctly updated, selecting Import Records asks users to choose the template file and upload into TRUE.
+ Icon Click to add a new ledger account to TRUE. A card will pop open to allow the user to create an account.
Trash Can Icon Inactivates a ledger account. This will not affect any prior accounting periods but will remove the account as an option for new entries.

Ledger Account Fields

Category Used for grouping and totaling on accounting reports. Shows the selected classification for the general ledger account. Examples include: Assets (resources owned by the organization), Liabilities (debts or claims), Equity (owner's financial share), Revenue (income received), Expenses (costs paid).
Subcategory Used for grouping and totaling on accounting reports. Each category has its own specific subcategories.
Identifier An additional level of labeling and grouping ledger accounts on accounting reports. Examples include payable, sales tax, use tax, other asset, cash, or receivable.
Ledger Number Account numbers must be a minimum of four and a maximum of ten numbers. Common ranges: Assets (1000's), Liabilities (2000's), Equity (3000's), Revenue (4000's), Costs of Goods Sold (5000's), Expenses (6000's and up).
Ledger Name Title of the ledger account. This is a customizable field based on the company's reporting preferences and active accounts.

Default Accounts Mode

Configure default ledger accounts for automatic journal entry creation

Sales

AR Account Represents the account used to track money owed to the company by customers for goods or services provided on credit.
Retainage Receivable Account Tracks the portion of contract payments withheld by customers until project completion or other conditions are met.
Revenue Account Used to record income generated from the company's primary business activities.
Other Revenue Account Records income from sources other than the company's primary business activities.
Deferred Revenue Account Records payments received in advance for goods or services not yet delivered.
Sales Returns Account Tracks the value of goods returned by customers and related adjustments.
Sales Tax Liability Account Used to record sales tax collected from customers that must be remitted to tax authorities.

Inventory

Inventory Account Used to record and track the value of goods held for sale or production.
Goods Received not Invoiced Account Records inventory items received but not yet billed by the supplier.
Cost of Goods Sold Account Tracks the direct costs associated with producing goods sold by the company.
Inventory Shrinkage Account Used to account for inventory losses due to theft, damage, or errors.

Over/Under Billing Adjustment

Cost in Excess of Billing Account This is referred to as 'underbilling', a situation where a subcontractor incurs costs for work that has yet to be billed to the client.
Billing in Excess of Cost Account This is referred to as 'overbilling', a situation where a subcontractor bills more to the client than the costs they've incurred.

Equity, Payments, Payroll & Purchasing

Unclosed Net Income Account Used to track the company's net income or loss for the current accounting period.
Cash Account Represents the company's liquid assets, including currency and bank deposits.
Credit Card Fee Account Ledger account when a Credit Card fee is included in a Receipt Transaction Journal Entry.
Payroll Expense Account Used to record the total cost of employee compensation, including wages and salaries.
Payroll Liability Account Tracks amounts owed to employees and tax authorities for payroll-related obligations.
AP Account Represents money owed by the company to suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit.
Expense Account Used to record costs incurred in the course of business operations.
Use Tax Liability Account This is the applicable ledger account link to the Tax Rate that is included in a Bill or Invoice.
Purchase Returns Account Used to record the value of goods returned to suppliers and related adjustments.
Vendor Rebate Account Tracks rebates or discounts received from suppliers, often based on purchase volume.
Vendor Credit Account Records credits issued by suppliers for returns, adjustments, or other reasons.
Customer Credit Account Used to track credits owed to customers, which may be applied to future purchases or refunded.

Additional Features

  • Integration with QuickBooks and Sage Intacct
  • Automatic journal entry creation based on default accounts
  • Flexible categorization and subcategorization of accounts
  • Unique identifiers for semantic account recognition
  • Grouping functionality for consolidated financial reporting