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Banana Accounting is perfect for family management or private bookkeeping and at a very low cost.
Resources for families and individuals
Different universal templates are available. Universal templates are templates that can be easily adapted to any country.
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Immediate set-up
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Banana Accounting offers a range of ready-to-use templates to help families, students, and young people manage their personal finances. Whether it's a family unit, a young person just starting to save, or a university student, the templates meet every need with simple yet effective tools.
Cash Manager: Families / Youth / Students
Templates based solely on cash flow management (cash, bank account, cards), ideal for keeping daily expenses under control in a simple way.
- No accounting knowledge required
- Easy recording of income and expenses
- Automatic charts and summaries for cost analysis
- Different versions available based on the target audience (families, youth, students)
Income/Expenses: Families
Template designed for those who want more detailed household finance tracking, with the ability to generate balance reports while keeping a simplified structure.
- Expense category control (food, transport, housing...)
- Periodic summaries
- Helps in planning the family budget
Double-entry: Families
For families who want a more rigorous accounting system, the double-entry template provides a complete view of assets, debts, receivables, and transactions.
- Greater precision and traceability
- Complete and customizable balance sheets
- Suitable for those also managing property, loans, or side activities
Multi-currency: Families
Perfect for families who travel often or manage accounts in different currencies.
- Integrated multi-currency management (e.g. EUR, USD, CHF)
- Automatic conversion to base currency
- Convenient for foreign expenses or multi-currency accounts
Each template can be adapted to specific needs and provides an excellent foundation for improving financial awareness and control in daily life.