# Accounts Dashboard

<p class="doc-lead">The Accounts Dashboard provides a real-time overview of your company's financial performance, consolidating key financial data into clear visualizations and summary panels for better transparency and faster decision-making.</p>

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<p class="doc-toc-title">On this page</p>
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<span class="doc-toc-group-title">Performance</span>
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<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=income-expense">Income &amp; Expense</a>
<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=cash-flow">Cash Flow</a>
<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=expense-breakdown">Expense Breakdown</a>
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<span class="doc-toc-group-title">Position</span>
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<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=key-indicators">Key Financial Indicators</a>
<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=current-liabilities">Current Liabilities</a>
<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=cash-equivalents">Cash &amp; Cash Equivalents</a>
<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=cheques">Upcoming / Expired Cheques</a>
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<span class="doc-toc-group-title">More</span>
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<a href="#/accounts/accounts-dashboard?id=benefits">Benefits</a>
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<h2 id="income-expense">1. Income and Expense</h2>

A bar chart displays monthly income and expenses side by side, highlighting whether the company is operating at a profit or a loss during each period. This visual comparison allows quick identification of revenue trends and cost fluctuations.

<img src="accounts/images/income-graph-2.webp" alt="Income and expense graph" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="cash-flow">2. Cash Flow</h2>

The cash flow graph shows the inflow and outflow of cash over time, offering visibility into liquidity and financial stability. It helps assess whether the business has sufficient cash to meet its short-term obligations.

<img src="accounts/images/cashgraph-2.webp" alt="Cash flow graph" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="expense-breakdown">3. Expense Breakdown</h2>

A pie chart categorizes expenses such as:

<ul>
<li>Cost of goods or services</li>
<li>Salaries, wages, bonuses, pensions</li>
<li>Electricity and utilities</li>
<li>Fuel expenses</li>
<li>Other overheads</li>
</ul>

This breakdown makes it easier to identify major cost drivers and areas where spending can be optimized.

<img src="accounts/images/exp.webp" alt="Expense breakdown" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="key-indicators">4. Key Financial Indicators</h2>

At-a-glance figures provide instant insight into critical financial metrics:

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<li><b>Trade Receivables</b> — outstanding amounts due from customers.</li>
<li><b>Monthly Expenses</b> — total expenses incurred during the current month.</li>
<li><b>Undeposited Funds</b> — receipts collected but not yet deposited in the bank.</li>
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<img src="accounts/images/month-summarygraph-2.webp" alt="Monthly summary graph" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="current-liabilities">5. Current Liabilities</h2>

A detailed panel displays obligations such as:

<ul>
<li><a href="#/purchase/reports/trade-payables">Trade payables</a></li>
<li>Accrued inventory adjustments</li>
<li>Salary payable</li>
<li>Bank clearing balances</li>
<li>Output tax liabilities</li>
</ul>

This ensures businesses stay aware of upcoming payments and financial obligations.

<img src="accounts/images/currentliab-2.webp" alt="Current liabilities" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="cash-equivalents">6. Cash and Cash Equivalents</h2>

A summary of available liquid funds, including:

<ul>
<li>Cash in wallets</li>
<li>Bank balances</li>
<li>Cash in hand</li>
</ul>

This section provides an accurate view of immediate cash availability.

<img src="accounts/images/cashequi.webp" alt="Cash and cash equivalents" loading="lazy">

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<h2 id="cheques">7. Upcoming / Expired Cheques</h2>

The Cheques Panel tracks all issued and received cheques, showing both upcoming payments and collections as well as expired ones. This ensures businesses maintain proper visibility over cash commitments and receivables.

<b>Issued Cheques</b>
<ul>
<li><b>Upcoming Issued Cheques</b> — payments scheduled for future dates.</li>
<li><b>Expired Issued Cheques</b> — cheques that have passed their due date without being cleared.</li>
</ul>

<b>Received Cheques</b>
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<li><b>Upcoming Received Cheques</b> — funds expected to be collected on scheduled dates.</li>
<li><b>Expired Received Cheques</b> — cheques that were not deposited or cleared on time.</li>
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<img src="accounts/images/chequestatus-2.webp" alt="Cheque status panel" loading="lazy">

See <a href="#/accounts/issued-cheques">Issued Cheques</a> and <a href="#/accounts/received-cheques">Received Cheques</a> for tracking and clearance.

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<h2 id="benefits">Benefits of the Accounts Dashboard</h2>

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<li>Real-time financial visibility into income, expenses, liabilities, and cash position.</li>
<li>Quick decision-making with at-a-glance insights.</li>
<li>Better cost control through detailed expense tracking.</li>
<li>Improved cash flow planning with cheque monitoring.</li>
<li>Transparency in liabilities to plan payments effectively.</li>
<li>Enhanced financial discipline by preventing missed deposits and delayed payments.</li>
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The Accounts Dashboard is a central hub for monitoring financial health, ensuring that businesses remain agile, transparent, and well-prepared in their operations.


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<h2 id="faq">FAQ</h2>
<p><b>Why do dashboard totals differ from reports?</b><br>Filters, date range, branch scope, and draft vs approved documents can differ. Reconcile using <a href="#/accounts/reports/daybook">Day Book</a> or <a href="#/accounts/reports/trial-balance">Trial Balance</a>.</p>
<p><b>Can I create vouchers from the dashboard?</b><br>Use quick links or open Expense, Receipt Voucher, or Payment Voucher from the Accounts menu — dashboard widgets drill to lists.</p>
<p><b>Are pending approvals included?</b><br>Typically only approved postings affect GL balances shown on financial widgets.</p>
<p><b>Which report confirms cash position?</b><br><a href="#/accounts/reports/cash-flow-statement">Cash Flow Statement</a> and cash/bank lines on <a href="#/accounts/reports/trial-balance">Trial Balance</a>.</p>
<p><b>Who can see all branches on the dashboard?</b><br>Branch visibility follows user role and branch assignment.</p>
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<h2 id="related">Related Topics &amp; Videos</h2>

<b>Related documentation</b>
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<li><a href="#/accounts/reports/income-statement">Income Statement</a> — detailed profit and loss report.</li>
<li><a href="#/accounts/reports/cash-flow-statement">Cash Flow Statement</a> — full cash flow report.</li>
<li><a href="#/accounts/reports/balance-sheet">Balance Sheet</a> — assets, liabilities, and equity.</li>
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<b>Video — Accounts Dashboard</b>
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