Add individual accounts or load 20 standard small-business accounts and customize from there.
General Ledger
Chart of accounts builder for cleaner ERP setup.
Build a structured chart of accounts directly in your browser. Add accounts by type, assign numbers, load a starter template, validate the structure, and export a clean CSV ready for ERP import.
Direct answer
A chart of accounts builder helps you create, organize, and export the master account list your general ledger needs before you configure an ERP or accounting system.
Browser-only processing
Export-ready CSV
Built for ERP setup
Add an account
Entry formAdd accounts manually or load the starter template to begin.
Live Tool
Chart of accounts builder in the browser
Add accounts manually or load the starter template. The tool validates the structure and exports a clean CSV when you are ready.
Privacy-first workflow
This tool runs entirely in your browser. No data leaves the page.
Account list
0 accountsNo accounts yet. Add one above or load the starter template.
The account list groups entries by type so you can see coverage across assets, liabilities, equity, revenue, COGS, and expenses at a glance.
Catch duplicate account numbers, missing types, and numbering gaps before the COA leaves the browser.
Download the chart of accounts in a standard format that most ERPs and accounting systems accept on import.
Guide Below The Tool
How to build a chart of accounts well
This section is written for searchers, answer engines, and busy finance teams: direct definitions, practical steps, and concrete follow-up guidance.
A chart of accounts is the master list of every account in a general ledger, organized by type and assigned a unique number so transactions post to the correct category.
Controllers, accountants, ERP implementation teams, bookkeepers, and startup finance leads who need a clean COA before system configuration begins.
Consistent numbering, complete type coverage, meaningful detail types, and a structure that scales as the business grows.
Workflow
Four practical steps
Use this builder as a planning layer. The goal is to move from a blank COA to an import-ready file before you configure the ERP.
1
Start with the template or add accounts one at a time.
The starter template includes 20 accounts that cover most small-business needs. Customize from there.
2
Assign consistent account numbers.
Use ranges like 1000s for assets, 2000s for liabilities, 3000s for equity, 4000s for revenue, 5000s for COGS, and 6000+ for expenses.
3
Review the validation summary.
Fix duplicate numbers, fill in missing types, and evaluate gap warnings before you finalize the structure.
4
Export the CSV and import into your system.
Download the file and use it for ERP setup, migration mapping, or audit documentation.
Review Checklist
What reviewers usually validate first
These checks come from the pain points teams mention most often: messy migrations, inconsistent numbering, missing account types, and COAs that do not scale.
Numbers should follow a logical pattern by type so financial statements group correctly without manual overrides.
Every COA should include at least one account for each of the six account types to support a complete trial balance.
Detail types like Bank, Accounts Receivable, or Depreciation help the ERP apply default behavior during transaction entry.
Two accounts with the same number will cause import errors or misposted transactions in most systems.
Large gaps in a number range are not always a problem, but they can signal missing sub-accounts or an incomplete migration.
Leave room in each range for future accounts. A COA that is packed tight at launch creates rework within the first year.
Why This Page Exists
Built to close the gap between a blank spreadsheet and a configured ERP
Most search results either define the chart of accounts or sell a platform. This page solves the immediate job first: build the COA structure, validate it, and export a file you can use right now.
The functional tool stays on top so users can solve the immediate problem before reading a guide.
Duplicate checks, type coverage, and gap warnings catch structural issues before the file reaches the ERP.
Ledger Summit can build richer COA management tooling later, but this page delivers value now.
FAQ
Chart of accounts builder questions, answered directly
Written in short form so searchers can get a clear answer without digging through generic product copy.
A chart of accounts is the master list of every account in a general ledger, organized by type (asset, liability, equity, revenue, COGS, expense) and assigned a unique number so transactions post to the correct category.
Consistent numbering makes it easier to group accounts in financial statements, identify gaps, and migrate the COA into an ERP or accounting system without manual remapping.
Yes. The CSV follows a standard format with account number, name, type, and detail type columns that most accounting systems accept during chart of accounts import.
No. The entire tool runs in your browser. No data is uploaded or stored externally.
Yes. If you need multi-entity COA management, account mapping rules, or ERP integration, Ledger Summit can build a production version around your process.
Next Step
Need multi-entity COA management or ERP integration?
Use the free builder for initial COA planning. If you need account mapping rules, multi-entity support, or direct ERP integration, Ledger Summit can build the production version around your process.
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