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Default Expense Accounts for Appointment-Based Businesses

Updated over 2 months ago

📑 Table of Contents


💼 1. Overview

Appointment-based businesses (clinics, salons, wellness centers) in DizLog use expense accounts for consumables, staff wages, and operational costs.


🧾 2. Default Expense Accounts

Account Code

Account Name

Purpose / Example

6220

Kitchen / Service Supplies

Consumables used during service

6650

Utilities Expense

Electricity, water, aircon

6520

Salaries and Wages

Therapists or stylists

6540

Statutory Salaries

Staff benefits

6310

Communication Expense

Hotline, text notifications

6110

Advertising Expenses

Loyalty program or social media ads

6620

Rent Expense

Clinic or salon lease

6630

Repairs and Maintenance

Equipment servicing

6510

Professional Fees

Consultant or contracted specialist

6920

Insurance Expense

Business or medical liability coverage

6340

Meals and Representation

Team meals or events


💅 3. Recommended Cost of Sales Accounts

Account Code

Account Name

Description

5000

Cost of Goods Sold

Products used during services

5120

Direct Materials

Lotions, creams, disposable tools

5110

Direct Labor

Stylists, therapists, or doctors

5130

Other Overhead Cost

Laundry or sanitation materials


💡 4. Best Practices

  • Always classify consumables under Direct Materials.

  • For commissions, use a sub-account under Salaries and Wages.

  • Link advertising and scheduling subscriptions to Advertising or Admin Expenses.


5. FAQs

Q: Should booking platform fees go under Communication or Advertising?
A: Place under Advertising Expense if tied to marketing, or Communication Expense if purely operational.

Q: Can I merge Kitchen Supplies with Direct Materials?
A: Yes, if they represent the same type of consumable materials used in service.

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