How to Use Balance Sheet by Category

This topic will explain how to design distinctive Balance Sheet Statement.

Define Structure of Balance Sheet Category

Click under "Reports" tab in "Accounting" box and "GL" module:



Then you can add, delete or move category in the following screen:

Add a new root category

The "Add" button will change to if there is no category selected:



There are three predefined top-level categories: Assets, Liabilities, Equity.

Add a subaccount category

Select account category first, then click



Then the following add screen will appear:



Category name is required, check if you want to show this category in Balance Sheet Statement.

Edit category

Select the category you want delete, then "Edit" button is enabled:



Click button, then the following edit screen will appear:



Click "OK" after selection is complete.

Delete category

Select the category you want delete, then "Delete" button is enabled:



Click button, then click "Yes" in the following confirm dialog, then this category will be deleted:

Move sequence of category

Select the category you want move, then and button is enabled:



Click or button, then button is enabled:


Click button selection is complete.

Assign Category for Account

You can only assign category for top level accounts. Go to Chart of Accounts detail screen first, under "Reports" tab in "Accounting" box and "GL" module.



Select one of top level account, then click button on chart of accounts detail screen:



Then edit account screen appears:



Click button, select one category, then click "OK":



Click "2Update" button on edit account screen, then continue to next account.

Balance Sheet Statement

Open "Accounting Info Box" first, under "Info Center" tab in "Accounting" box and "GL" module:



Click button, then "Balance Sheet Statement" report appears.