#beancount
Learn Beancount syntax, features, and workflows for effective financial tracking
SpaceX's IPO filing shows FY2025 revenue of $18.7B (+33%) and a $4.9B net loss — Starlink earned a $4.4B operating profit at a 38.8% margin while the AI segment (X and xAI) lost $6.4B on $3.2B of revenue and consumed $12.7B of capex. A bull-vs-bear analysis backed by an open double-entry Beancount ledger covering FY2023 through Q1 2026.
Beancount.io expanded its Ask AI assistant from a read-only Q&A tool into an action-capable agent that drafts and writes ledger entries, reads uploaded receipts and bank-statement screenshots, and commits nothing without explicit user approval — live at /agent.
Connect your Beancount.io ledger to Claude, Cursor, and compatible AI clients. Query spending, reconcile accounts, and preview ledger edits.
A bloated chart of accounts with 200 entries hides profit instead of revealing it. Most small businesses need 30 to 60 accounts, numbered in family blocks with gaps, with COGS separated from operating expenses and departments tracked as dimensions rather than duplicated accounts.
A practical guide to designing a chart of accounts that produces useful financial statements — how to number accounts in increments of 10, when to use sub-accounts versus dimensions for locations and departments, and the year-end cleanup ritual that prevents bloat.
How small businesses record foreign exchange gains and losses under US GAAP (ASC 830) and IRC Section 988, with sample journal entries, realized vs. unrealized treatment, period-end revaluation, and a practical monthly close workflow.
A decision framework for choosing between DIY bookkeeping software, professional services, and plain-text accounting—with concrete pricing benchmarks ($15–$800/month), transaction-volume thresholds, and the seven mistakes that drive cleanup costs.
Microsoft's FY2025 net income hit $101.8B on $281.7B revenue. Azure grew 34% to $75B. See the full financial breakdown of the AI-driven results.
Compare Beancount and hledger, two leading plain-text accounting tools, to determine which one aligns best with your financial tracking needs and workflow.
Learn how double-entry bookkeeping records every transaction in two accounts, ensuring accurate books and built-in error checks.
A comprehensive bookkeeping calendar designed for small business owners, outlining essential financial tasks to ensure timely and accurate bookkeeping, ultimately saving money on tax preparation.
Transitioning from a simple spreadsheet to dedicated accounting software can streamline your bookkeeping and save time. Learn when it's time to make the switch and how to do it effectively.
