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The Business accounting templates have chart of accounts based on the SME system (Swiss SME chart of accounts - Sterchi, Mattle, Helbing), in compliance with the Swiss Code of Obligations (articles 957-963b CO).
They are mainly divided into:
In both categories, you can have templates for:
- Cash method -based accounting – Costs and revenues are recorded at the time of payment and receipt.
- Accrual method-based accounting – Costs and revenues are recorded at the time of issuing invoices to customers and receiving invoices from suppliers.
Additionally, templates are included to manage accounts in both the base currency and foreign currencies.
Work quickly with automation features
The program includes many automation features that allow you to work quickly and securely.
- Reuse previously entered texts
Easily reuse previously entered content without having to retype it manually. - Retrieve data from stored transactions
You can store recurring transactions in a table and retrieve them with a click, without having to re-enter the text - Import bank, postal, and credit card data
Effortlessly integrate bank, postal, and credit card data into your accounting. Numerous import formats are available to automatically retrieve the data. - VAT calculations and summaries
Automate VAT calculations and summaries for error-free tax management. - Foreign currencies
Easily account for transactions in different currencies, including cryptocurrencies. Fixed and variable exchange rates. Automated exchange rate differences. - Balance sheets, account ledgers, journals, and other reports
Generate detailed balance sheets, account ledgers, journals, and other reports with just one click. - Cost/Profit Centers and Segments
Used to analyze and monitor the performance of different areas or divisions of a company. - Invoice creation with QR codes, reminders, quotes, and delivery notes
Create invoices in a few steps, which you can integrate into your accounting file for automatic entry. If you need to create highly detailed and extensive invoices, use the features of the Estimates and Invoices application. - File checks and security
Various control functions immediately alert you to discrepancies in opening balances, transactions, bank accounts, errors in the chart of accounts, and much more. - File conversion from one type of accounting to another
If your accounting needs change, you can always convert your data into a different type of accounting file (for example, from double-entry accounting without VAT to one with VAT).
These features are included in the Professional plan. If you're looking for even more efficiency and speed in accounting work, the Advanced plan offers innovative automations to further optimize your workflow.
- Bank data import using Rules
For a complete import without the need to manually enter counterpart accounts, VAT codes, cost centers, and more. - Creation of VAT Statement facsimile, both in paper and XML format, for electronic submission to the AFC
No more manual calculations to sum the amounts for different VAT codes, as everything is automated. - Temporary filtering and sorting of rows
Quickly search for data without navigating from one row to another. You can directly correct or modify the filtered rows. Once done, by removing the filter, the data will return to its previous order. - All your accounting PDF attachments in a single file
This allows you to save and archive all documents in one file. It is highly useful and convenient, especially for audits and tax reviews. - E-banking payments
You can create payments for your suppliers within your accounting file or separately, without the need to manually prepare payment transfers. - Extensions for maximum invoice customization
Offers greater flexibility to customize the position of logos, addresses, and texts. - Balance sheet and cash flow analysis
Evaluate the financial health of your company, monitor liquidity, and identify critical areas to intervene promptly. Use these analyses to plan effective strategies that improve business performance and ensure sustainable growth. - Financial forecasts and budgeting
Anticipate the financial performance to ensure the availability of necessary liquidity, plan targeted investments, and reduce waste. Optimize revenues and ensure efficient resource management, allowing you to make informed decisions and maintain financial control over your company.
Tutorial
On the Tutorial pages, you will find step-by-step instructions on how to set up the file, record transactions, create invoices, import transactions using rules, and generate the balance sheet. The explanations are accompanied by images taken from sample files in the Banana program.
You can download the tutorial file, which contains not only the chart of accounts but also opening balances and sample entries. You can, of course, customize the file by changing the opening balances and replacing the sample transactions with your own.