COA Category is the grouping or classification of financial accounts (Chart of Accounts) based on their type and function in financial reports.
In the Books App, there are five main categories:
Assets
Represent the resources or wealth owned by the company that have economic value and can be used to generate future profits.Liabilities
Represent the company’s debts or obligations to other parties that must be paid in the future.Equity
Represents the ownership interest or capital of the company’s owner after deducting all liabilities.
Simple formula:Revenue
Represents the income earned by the company from its main operational activities, such as sales of goods or services.Expense
Represents the expenditures or costs incurred to operate the business, which reduce profit.
To create a category in the Books App, follow these steps:
Step 1. Click COA, select Category, then click Add
Step 2. Fill in the Category Form
Next, you can fill out the category form with details such as Name, Code, Note, and specify the Parent Category where the new category will be placed.
Once all fields are filled, click Submit.
Form | Deskripsi | Example |
Name | COA Category Name | Salary Expense |
Code | COA Category Code | EXP001 |
Note | COA Category Note | Gaji Karyawan |
Category | Parent Category if the new category will be created as a Sub Category | Expense |
Note:
If you want the new category to be a parent category, you can leave the Category field blank.
Step 3. Category Created Successfully
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