Accounting Terms in Tally
Accounting Terms in Tally
Ledger
A record that shows all financial transactions of a specific account (e.g., Sales, Purchases, Bank,
Cash).
Group
Categories that classify ledgers for better organization (e.g., Capital Account, Current Assets,
Liabilities).
Voucher
A document used to record transactions in Tally. Types include Payment, Receipt, Journal, Contra,
Trial Balance
A summary of all ledger balances to ensure that total debits equal total credits.
Debit
Credit
Inventory
Cost Centre
A unit or department within an organization for which costs are recorded and tracked.
A report that shows the company's income, expenses, and profit or loss over a period.
Balance Sheet
A financial statement summarizing the assets, liabilities, and capital of the business.
Stock Item
Stock Group
Stock Category
Another classification method for stock based on common features (e.g., Imported, Local).
Godown
Payroll
The system in Tally for managing employee salaries, attendance, deductions, etc.
Bank Reconciliation
The process of matching company records with bank statements to ensure accuracy.
Capital Account
The account representing the owner's investments and withdrawals from the business.
Sundry Debtors
Customers who owe money to the business for goods or services sold on credit.
Sundry Creditors
Vendors or suppliers to whom the business owes money for purchases made on credit.
A report showing the inflow and outflow of cash during a specific period.
Voucher Type
The classification of vouchers in Tally based on transaction types (e.g., Journal, Payment).
F11 Features
Configuration options in Tally to customize features (e.g., enabling GST, VAT, or TDS).
F12 Configuration
Tax deducted on payments like rent, salaries, or contractor fees, managed in Tally.