Chart of Accounts

Organize your financial structure with a professional account hierarchy.

Understanding Account Types

BizBooks Pro uses standard accounting categories:

Type	Number Range	Normal Balance	Examples
Assets	1000-1999	Debit	Cash, Accounts Receivable, Equipment
Liabilities	2000-2999	Credit	Accounts Payable, Loans, Credit Cards
Equity	3000-3999	Credit	Owner's Equity, Retained Earnings
Income	4000-4999	Credit	Sales, Service Revenue, Interest Income
Expenses	5000-5999	Debit	Rent, Utilities, Office Supplies
Cost of Goods Sold	6000-6999	Debit	Materials, Direct Labor

Creating an Account

Go to Chart of Accounts in the sidebar
Click Add Account
Fill in the account details:
- Account Number - Unique identifier (optional but recommended)
- Account Name - Descriptive name
- Account Type - Select from dropdown
- Parent Account - Optional, for sub-accounts
- Description - Optional notes
Click Save

Sub-Accounts & Hierarchy

Create sub-accounts for detailed tracking while maintaining summary-level visibility:

Bank Accounts (parent)
- Checking Account (sub)
- Savings Account (sub)
- Petty Cash (sub)

To Create a Sub-Account:

Click Add Sub-Account or select a parent when creating
The sub-account will appear indented under its parent
Parent account shows combined totals of all children

Account Register

View all transactions for a specific account:

Click Register button next to any account
See all debits, credits, and running balance
Filter by date range or search for specific transactions
Click any transaction to edit or view details

Choosing the row order (newest or oldest first)

Use the Order dropdown at the top of the register to decide which transaction sits at the top of the list:

Oldest first — the traditional running-balance layout, with the earliest transaction at the top and the most recent at the bottom. This is the default.
Newest first — your most recent transaction jumps to the top and the register opens scrolled there, so you can see today's activity the moment you open the account instead of scrolling down to find it.

Your selection is saved automatically and applies to every account register, so you only set it once. The running-balance column stays accurate whichever order you pick.

Account Views

Toggle between three view modes using the buttons at the top:

View	Description	Best For
Organized	Hierarchical view with categories	Daily use, navigation
With Totals	Hierarchical with balance totals	Quick balance review
Quick List	Flat table view	Searching, filtering

Importing Chart of Accounts

Import from QuickBooks or CSV:

Go to Data Migration → QuickBooks Import
Export your Chart of Accounts from QuickBooks as IIF or Excel
Upload the file and map columns
Preview and confirm the import

Warning: Importing will not overwrite existing accounts with the same number. Duplicates will be flagged for review.

Tip: Use consistent numbering conventions. Assets start with 1, Liabilities with 2, etc. This makes reports easier to read.