An organized list of all account titles used to categorize every financial transaction.

Every system tracks five core categories— Assets (what you own), Liabilities (what you owe), Equity (owner's worth), Revenue (income), and Expenses (costs).

An effective system relies on several foundational elements:

An accounting system is a structured framework of processes, documents, and technologies used by a business to track, record, and analyze its financial data. It serves as the "heart" of a business, ensuring financial accuracy and facilitating informed decision-making.