Filter accounts in drop-down lists

[David T.]

I would add that I do not believe having these accounts adds significant computing overhead in normal operation, although David's notes about account selection are valid. There may be effects when loading reports; I understand that the logic in many reports is not optimal, and additional accounts may have detrimental effect on them.

I am not in a jurisdiction that has a defined set of accounting books (as I understand some countries have); if I were, I might keep the entire defined set--even if many accounts are empty and unused--in part to remind myself to watch for these transactions, and in part to assure any oversight agency that your accounts are following the guidelines.



________________________________
 From: David Carlson <carlson.dl at sbcglobal.net>
To: gnucash-user at gnucash.org 
Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: Filter accounts in drop-down lists
 
On 1/16/2012 10:40 AM, Carsten Pohle wrote:
> Thanks,
> 
> that was exactly the solution I was looking for.
> 
> BTW: Does it mean a significant overhead to keep lots of accounts that
> are not realy required (i.e., should I prefer deleting account about
> disabling them)?
> 
> With best regards
> 
> Carsten
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As a fellow user, I would say that it is strictly up to you.  If unused
accounts are deleted reports will be simpler and easier to configure and
read.  It is a nearly trivial matter to add accounts later if you decide
to make your records more detailed.  If you are not sure how to
structure a more complete chart of accounts, there are lots of examples
in the manuals.  You could even create a new test file pre-configured
with whatever sample chart you want, just to see what you get.

I personally delete some and hide others.

David
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