Budgets

[David Carlson]

On 11/23/2012 11:03 AM, Sig Rannem wrote:
> I have recently started using GnuCash and I am very impressed with the
> program, both functional capability and ease of use. I just have one
> question at this time. When I create a budget and input budget numbers, the
> numbers are not summed in the hierarchy of accounts the way they are in the
> Accounts View. Is this intentional and if so what is the reason? E.g. if my
> hierarchy is:****
>
> ** **
>
> Top level: Utilities****
>
> Second level: Water, Gas and Electricity.****
>
> ** **
>
> then the numbers for Water, Gas and Electricity are not summed and the
> total shown under Utilities. Is there something I have to do to activate
> this summation?****
>
> ** **
>
> Looking forward to your reply!****
>
> Kind regards,****
>
> Sig Rannem
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The reason that they are not summed when creating budgets is to allow
budgeting both at the higher and lower levels.  i.e. in your example
there may be other utilities that are not given separate subcategories
for some reason. maybe sewerage, for example.

I think the the budget report does sum if it is set up to hide
sub-accounts.

David C
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