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Default Expense Accounts for Goods & Services Businesses

Updated over 2 months ago

📑 Table of Contents


🧰 1. Overview

For Goods and Services businesses (repairs, installations, consulting), DizLog provides a flexible expense structure covering materials, labor, and service-related overhead.


🧾 2. Default Expense Accounts

Account Code

Account Name

Purpose / Example

6630

Repairs and Maintenance

Tools and equipment maintenance

6520

Salaries and Wages

Technicians or staff

6540

Statutory Salaries

Employee benefits and contributions

6650

Utilities Expense

Office electricity and water

6310

Communication Expense

Phone and internet for service calls

6640

Transportation and Travel

Field service trips and vehicle fuel

6510

Professional Fees

Consultants and subcontractors

6620

Rent Expense

Office or warehouse lease

6920

Insurance Expense

Liability or business insurance


🧮 3. Recommended Cost of Sales Accounts

Account Code

Account Name

Description

5000

Cost of Goods Sold

Service materials or sold parts

5120

Direct Materials

Spare parts and consumables

5110

Direct Labor

Field technicians or service staff

5130

Other Overhead Cost

Service tools and supplies


💡 4. Best Practices

  • Classify subcontractor invoices under Professional Fees.

  • Keep travel expenses separate for each service job if possible.

  • Use Direct Labor for any billable service personnel.


5. FAQs

Q: How do I record fuel costs?
A: Under Transportation and Travel Expense.

Q: Should I add my tools as fixed assets or expenses?
A: If the tool’s useful life exceeds one year, record it as a Fixed Asset.

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