#chart-of-accounts
Chart of Accounts
Design and organize your account hierarchy for effective financial tracking
Section 45F in 2026: How OBBBA Quadrupled the Employer-Provided Child Care Credit
Starting in 2026, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act expands Section 45F's Employer-Provided Child Care Credit from 25% to 40% (50% for businesses under $32M in average gross receipts) and lifts the annual cap from $150,000 to $500,000 ($600,000 for small businesses), with new explicit rules for intermediaries, pooled arrangements, backup care, and reserved-seat contracts.
Restaurant Accounting Demystified: Prime Cost, Tip Pooling, and COGS
A working guide to the three numbers that decide whether a restaurant makes money — prime cost, food and beverage COGS, and tip pooling — with 2026 benchmarks, FLSA rules, and a weekly accounting cadence.
Inside a Modern Bookkeeping Service: What Actually Happens Behind the Scenes
A transparent walkthrough of how 2026 bookkeeping services combine AI categorization (handling 70-80% of transactions at over 95% accuracy) with human reconciliation, monthly financial reporting, and year-end tax packages.
Chart of Accounts: What It Is and How to Set One Up for Your Business
Learn what a chart of accounts is, how to set one up with proper numbering and categories, and best practices for organizing your business finances. Includes examples for assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, and expenses, plus common mistakes to avoid.
The Complete Guide to Managing Accounts in Beancount and Fava
Learn how to create, organize, rename, and close accounts in Beancount and Fava. This complete guide covers the five account types, naming conventions, hierarchy patterns, Fava-specific features, and advanced tips for managing your chart of accounts.