Re: Jargon and codes

[Anders W. <aw...@kr...>]

Gordon Haverland wrote:

>A couple of questions.
>
>1) Is there a link (reference) to all the jargon used in SQL-Ledger?
>   I assume this is accounting jargon, and not SQL-Ledger specific.
>   For example, COGS.
>
I don't know if there is a reference of termes used in SQL-ledger. I 
think a reference could sort things out, especially for us not used of 
american/canadian (?) accouting. But COGS is a common accounting term 
that is spelled out: Cost Of Goods Sold.

>
>
>2) Most of what my company is going to sell can be called consulting,
>   and probably most of my expenses will be things like office
>   supplies.  I know consulting has a code, and I would be surprise
>   if office supplies didn't have a code (or two).  But how does one
>   go about finding or picking a code for something else?  I have a
>   couple of minor revenue streams, one where I will pass on costs
>   (plus a markup) for registering an IP domain and another for passing
>   on monthly rents on a IP domain (web site).  To me, this doesn't
>   really seem like codes 1530/4030/5030.
>
There is a accounting standards board for every country, that gives us 
some differences in accounting principles. You have to check out what 
conventions there is for the authorities that you are reporting to. (or 
give us some hint where in the world you are :-)

regards
Anders Wallenquist