Chart of accounts (config/chart_of_accounts.yaml)

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

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

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.