Dynamics 365 Business Central: How to quickly find where the chart of accounts (COA) is used

Dynamics 365 Business Central

The article discusses how to quickly find where the chart of accounts (COA) is used in Business Central.
The Chart of Accounts page in Business Central shows all general ledger accounts and allows users to view reports, close income statements, and make changes to account settings.
Two standard ways to find where the chart of accounts (COA) is used are through the Where-Used List function and the Search in company data feature.
The Where-Used List function on the G/L Account Card and Chart of Accounts pages helps users identify where a particular G/L account is used in base setup areas.
The Search in company data feature introduced in Business Central 2022 wave 2 allows users to search for specific records or values across multiple tables simultaneously.
Microsoft has enhanced the Search in company data feature in Business Central 2023 wave 2 to make data search even more efficient.
The article also provides best practices for developing and maintaining charts of accounts, such as composing the COA to support financial reporting needs and using dimensions to simplify the chart of accounts structure.
Overall, the article offers practical tips and insights for effectively managing and utilizing the chart of accounts in Business Central.

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