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    Sole proprietorship | SME | Simplified plan | Double-Entry Multi-Currency Accounting

    Switzerland
    Double-Entry Accounting with foreign currencies
    Business

    Ideal model for a sole proprietorship with accounts in multiple currencies in addition to the base currency. This file is designed for businesses that use currencies other than their base currency. It includes dedicated columns and an Exchange Rates table where you can set the exchange rate freely. Each time you record a transaction, the program automatically calculates the equivalent value in the base currency. Exchange rate differences are also calculated automatically. You can set up a second currency to present reports and balance sheets abroad, with balances available in both the base currency and the secondary currency. Open the model from our WebApp or directly from the program, and save the file on your computer.

    Open in Banana WebApp

    Run Banana Accounting Plus on your browser without any installation. Customize the template, enter the transactions and save the file on your computer.

    Open template in WebApp

    Template documentation

    The multi-currency model based on double-entry accounting, this model allows you to manage accounts in foreign currencies as well as the base currency.

    Create your File

    • Open the template using the Banana Accounting Plus WebApp.
      Use the command File > File Properties to set the period, your company name, and the base currency (you can manage your budget and accounting in any currency).
      Use the command File > Save As to save the file. It's helpful to include the company name and year in the file name, e.g., "Rossi-SA-20xx.ac2".
    • In the Exchange Rates Table, set the foreign currencies always in reference to the base currency and their exchange rates. Opening exchange rates are only set the first time you use Banana Accounting. When transitioning to a new year, these rates will be automatically carried over based on the closing rates entered as of 31.12.

    ATTENTION: If you close the browser without saving, the data you entered will be lost. Always save the file on your computer.

    To reopen the saved file, click File > Open.

    In our Documentation, you will find detailed explanations and topics related to multi-currency accounting, including:

    Template preview

    Company XX

    Accounting 2025

    Basic Currency: CHF

    Double-entry with foreign currencies

    Table: Accounts
    Group Description Currency Sum In Gr1
        BALANCE SHEET      
               
        ASSETS      
               
      1000 Cash on hand CHF 10  
      1010 Post office current account CHF 10  
      1020 Bank account CHF 10  
      1024 Bank account EUR EUR 10  
      1025 Bank account USD USD 10  
      1045 Credit cards / Debit cards CHF 10  
      1090 Internal transfers CHF 10  
      1091 Transfer account for salaries CHF 10  
      1099 Amounts to be clarified CHF 10  
      1100 Due from clients or debtors CHF 10  
      1176 Withholding tax CHF 10  
      1191 Deposits CHF 10  
      1300 Accrued income and prepaid expenses CHF 10  
    10   Current assets   1  
               
      1500 Machinery CHF 14  
      1510 Office equipment CHF 14  
      1512 Store fixtures CHF 14  
      1520 Office machines, information and communication technology CHF 14  
      1530 Vehicles CHF 14  
      1540 Tools and equipment CHF 14  
    14   Fixed assets   1  
               
    1   TOTAL ASSETS   00 1
               
               
        LIABILITIES      
               
      2000 Accounts payable CHF 20  
      2100 Short-term interest-bearing debts CHF 20  
      2300 Accruals and deferred income CHF 20  
    20   Short-term third party capital   2  
               
      2400 Due to banks CHF 24  
      2500 Other long-term debts CHF 24  
      2600 Provisions CHF 24  
    24   Long-term third party capital   2  
               
      2800 Share capital CHF 28  
      2850 Private account CHF 28  
      2970 Profit or loss carried forward CHF 28  
    2891   Annual profit or loss CHF 28 1
    28   Equity   2  
               
    2   TOTAL LIALIBILITIES   00 1
               
               
        PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT      
               
        REVENUES      
               
      3000 Gross revenues from manufactured products CHF 3  
      3200 Gross revenues from resale of goods CHF 3  
      3400 Gross revenues from provided services CHF 3  
      3600 Other revenues CHF 3  
      3710 Own consumption CHF 3  
      3800 Discounts CHF 3  
      3810 Credit/debit card fees CHF 3  
    3   TOTAL REVENUES   02 1
               
        EXPENSES      
               
      4000 Purchases CHF 4  
    4   Purchases   4-6  
               
      5600 Salaries (administration) CHF 5  
      5701 AHV, IV, EO holder CHF 5  
      5710 Family allowances CHF 5  
      5720 Contribution to pension funds CHF 5  
      5730 Contribution to accident insurance CHF 5  
      5740 Contribution to voluntary daily benefits insurance CHF 5  
      5790 Source tax CHF 5  
      5820 Travel expenses CHF 5  
      5830 Management flat-rate expenses CHF 5  
      5880 Other personal expenses CHF 5  
      5900 Temporary staff CHF 5  
    5   Personnel expenses   4-6 1
               
        Financial charges and revenue      
      6000 Rental CHF 6  
      6030 Incidental rent costs CHF 6  
      6100 Maintenance, repairs and replacement of tangible assets CHF 6  
      6200 Repairs CHF 6  
      6210 Fuel CHF 6  
      6220 Car insurance CHF 6  
      6260 Car leasing and rental CHF 6  
      6280 Transport expenses CHF 6  
      6300 Insurance for damage of items CHF 6  
      6400 Energy and disposal costs CHF 6  
      6500 Office equipment CHF 6  
      6503 Technical magazines, newspapers, periodicals CHF 6  
      6510 Phone / internet CHF 6  
      6513 Postages CHF 6  
      6520 Contributions CHF 6  
      6521 Donations, grants CHF 6  
      6530 Book-keeping fees CHF 6  
      6570 IT costs including leasing CHF 6  
      6574 Small investments CHF 6  
      6580 Licenses and updates CHF 6  
      6583 Consumables CHF 6  
      6600 Advertising expenses CHF 6  
      6641 Customer support CHF 6  
      6800 Depreciation and value adjustments of fixed assets CHF 6  
      6900 Costs for bank interests CHF 6  
      6940 Bank charges CHF 6  
      6949 Exchange rate loss CHF 6  
      6950 Financial revenues CHF 6  
      6999 Exchange rate profit CHF 6  
      8900 Direct taxes CHF 6  
    6   Other operating expenses   4-6 1
               
    4-6   TOTAL EXPENSES   02  
               
    02   Annual profit (-) or loss (+)   2891 1
               
    00   Difference should be = 0 (blank cell)      
               
               
        COST CENTERS      
               
      .PAC Packaging A CHF INV  
      .RAW Raw materials A CHF INV  
      .AUX Auxiliary material A CHF INV  
    INV   Total inventories      
               
               
      ,MAN1 Maintenance 1 CHF MAN  
      ,MAN2 Maintenance 2 CHF MAN  
      ,MAN3 Maintenance 3 CHF MAN  
    MAN   Total maintenance      
               
      ;PB1 Publicity 1 CHF PU  
      ;PB2 Publicity 2 CHF PU  
    PU   Total publicity      
               
               
    Table: Exchange rates
    Ref.Currency Currency Text
    CHF EUR Euro
    CHF USD US Dollar

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