Chart of accounts (config/chart_of_accounts.yaml)
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The chart of accounts (COA) defines the set of accounts LedgerLoom is allowed to post to.

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   **Accountant:** This is your GL account list: codes, names, and normal classification.

   **Developer:** This is a schema for validation (unknown accounts are errors).

   **Data pro:** This is the dimension table you’ll join to postings for reporting.

Example
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   schema_id: ledgerloom.chart_of_accounts.v1

   accounts:
     - code: 1000
       name: Cash
       type: asset
     - code: 4000
       name: Consulting income
       type: income
     - code: 6500
       name: Office supplies
       type: expense

Field notes
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- ``code`` should be unique. Keep it stable once you have historical data.
- ``type`` is used for statement classification (e.g., income vs expense).
- Add accounts freely as your business grows, but avoid renumbering existing codes.

See also: :doc:`project_config`.