Plain Text Accounting Cookbook

This is a place to collect additional practical-minded PTA docs aimed at getting useful things done, often not app-specific. See also the FAQ, Docs, and app-specific cookbooks. If you don't see what you need, ask for it in the chat, or add it yourself.

Getting started

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What is Plain Text Accounting ?
FAQ
Choosing accounts
Entering data
Don't Sink Your First Attempts at Plaintext Accounting h/ledger beginner syntax tips
Syntax quick reference

General usage

Importing data
Reconciling
Reporting
Exporting data
Customising
API access
Recording dates
Starting a new file

Accounting situations

Borrowing and Lending
Budgeting
Cash or accrual
Depreciation
Eco accounting
Forecasting
Inventory
Investing and trading
Invoicing
Mortgages
Multiple currencies
Non-profit accounting
Shared finances
Taxes
Time tracking
Trip expenses