Creating Products, Taxes, and Cost Centers in Number Accounting System

This guide outlines the step-by-step process for creating products, managing taxes, bulk uploading products, and adding cost centers in the Number Accounting System. Efficiently manage your inventory, taxes, and cost allocation with these simple instructions.

1. Creating Taxes: Navigating tax structures can be complex, but with Number's intuitive design, it becomes a breeze. In the Taxes menu, effortlessly create and manage taxes for your products or services. Customize the percentage ratio, assign a name, and voila – your tax is ready to go. Dive into the world of tax management with ease and precision.

  1. 1. Click on Products and Services

    Click on Products and Services
  2. 2. Click on     Taxes

    Click on Taxes
  3. 3. Click on Create Tax

    Click on Create Tax
  4. 4. enter the Percentage Ratio of the tax

    % value

    enter the Percentage Ratio of the tax
  5. 5. Provide a name for the tax

    Provide a name for the tax
  6. 6. hit "Create." View and edit created taxes as needed.

    Note: Changes to taxes won't affect existing invoices, but updates to existing invoices reflect the new tax rate.

    hit "Create." View and edit created taxes as needed.

2. Creating Products/Services: Products and services are the lifeblood of any business. In the Products/Services menu, Number offers a comprehensive solution. From basic product information to intricate details like tax rates and inventory tracking, every aspect is covered. Whether you're creating a single item or bulk uploading an extensive list, Number streamlines the process for efficient product management.

  1. 7. Access "Products/Services" under the Products & Services menu.

    Access "Products/Services" under the Products & Services menu.
  2. 8. b. Click "Create" and fill in accurate product information:

    b. Click "Create" and fill in accurate product information:
  3. 9. - Product Type (Goods or Service)

    - Product Type (Goods or Service)
  4. 10. Assign the groups from the existing list or click on Add group to create a new one then and there.

    Assign the groups from the existing list or click on Add group to create a new one then and there.
  5. 11. Choose the Category

    Choose the Category
  6. 12. Enter the Product Code or SKU

    Enter the Product Code or SKU
  7. 13. Enter the Product Name

    Enter the Product Name
  8. 14. Assign the UOM

    Assign the UOM
  9. 15. If the product is for sale enter the details below, Start with entering the Unit price.

    If the product is for sale enter the details below, Start with entering the Unit price.
  10. 16. Assign a Sales Account

    Assign a Sales Account
  11. 17. Choose the Tax rate

    Choose the Tax rate
  12. 18. Type "Sales Description"

    Type "Sales Description"
  13. 19. Enter the Purchase information, Start with Purchase Unit Price

    Enter the Purchase information, Start with Purchase Unit Price
  14. 20. Choose the Purchase account

    Choose the Purchase account
  15. 21. Assign the tax rate

    Assign the tax rate
  16. 22. Enter the Description

    Enter the Description
  17. 23. Enable tracking if inventory tracking is required; enter opening stock details.

    Enable tracking if inventory tracking is required; enter opening stock details.
  18. 24. Enter the Opening stock value

    Enter the Opening stock value
  19. 25. The system will calculate the value of the opening stock, The opening rate will be used further for purchases(you may change it in purchase section if the prices are updated), the opening stock and opening value will be used in in the inventory.

    The system will calculate the value of the opening stock, The opening rate will be used further for purchases(you may change it in purchase section if the prices are updated), the opening stock and opening value will be used in in the inventory.
  20. 26. g. Click "Create" to finalize product creation.

    g. Click "Create" to finalize product creation.
  21. 27. For bulk upload, click "Bulk Add,"

    For bulk upload, click "Bulk Add,"
  22. 28. Click on Sample File

    Click on Sample File
  23. 29. add products, upload the file

    add products, upload the file
  24. 30. Check for Error list

    Check for Error list
  25. 31. verify data,

    verify data,
  26. 32. Click on Final Upload

    Click on Final Upload

Creating Cost Centers: Cost centers provide a strategic approach to financial categorization. In the Cost Center menu, Number allows you to add and manage various cost centers effortlessly. By assigning transactions to specific cost centers, you gain a granular view of your financial activities. Streamline reporting and gain insights into different facets of your business.

  1. 33. Click on "Products & Services"

    Click on "Products & Services"
  2. 34. Access "Cost Center" under the Products & Services menu.

    Access "Cost Center" under the Products & Services menu.
  3. 35. b. Click "Create" and

    b. Click "Create" and
  4. 36. enter the Name of the Cost Center.

    enter the Name of the Cost Center.
  5. 37. Hit "Create" to add the cost center.

    Cost centers help segregate and manage Purchase, Sales, Expenses, and Journals for specific reporting.

    Hit "Create" to add the cost center.

With these steps, you've efficiently set up taxes, products, and cost centers in the Number Accounting System. Seamlessly manage your financial and inventory data, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient business operations.