Getting started3 min read
Seed the default chart of accounts
Every BukuCloud tenant starts with a Malaysia-flavoured COA so journals, reports and tax codes work on day one. You can extend it or import your own.
01What is in the default COA
Assets — Cash, Bank, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets and depreciation.
Liabilities — Accounts Payable, SST Output Tax, SST Input Tax, Accrued expenses.
Equity, Revenue and Expense roots ready for sub-accounts.
02Add or rename accounts
- 1Open Settings → Chart of Accounts.
- 2Click Add account, choose its type (Asset, Liability, Equity, Revenue, Expense).
- 3Set a code (e.g. 5100 for Marketing) and a display name.
- 4Optional: set a parent account so it nests in P&L and Balance Sheet.
- 5Save. New journals can immediately post to it.
03Import a COA from Excel
Click Import in the Chart of Accounts toolbar to download the template.
Fill the template (Code, Name, Type, Parent code, Opening balance) and re-upload.
Validation runs row-by-row — any errors are shown inline so you can fix and re-upload.
Tip
Keep account codes 4 digits. It plays nicely with the seeded Malaysia COA and most accountants in Malaysia expect that style.