plain text accounting
Plain text accounting means doing accounting with plain text data formats and scriptable software, in the style of Ledger, hledger, beancount, and co. This site collects FAQs and a directory for the PTA community's tools, docs and practices. It is maintained by Simon Michael (hledger project leader, Ledger contributor, PTA researcher & fan), and contributors like you. Got feedback ? Join us in #plaintextaccounting or send an edit.
FAQ
What and why
What is Accounting, and what can it do for me?
Accounting is tracking the flow of valuable commodities, such as money or time. It clarifies activity, priorities, obligations, opportunities. It can reduce stress and even be enjoyable.