A complete record of every financial transaction throughout the life of the company, categorized by account.

Every system tracks five core categories— Assets (what you own), Liabilities (what you owe), Equity (owner's worth), Revenue (income), and Expenses (costs).

Original records like invoices, receipts, and bank statements that provide evidence of transactions. 2. Types of Accounting Systems

An organized list of all account titles used to categorize every financial transaction.

An accounting system is a structured framework of processes, documents, and technologies used by a business to track, record, and analyze its financial data. It serves as the "heart" of a business, ensuring financial accuracy and facilitating informed decision-making.

Businesses choose systems based on their size, complexity, and reporting needs: