Account — Investments, at cost

The Investments at Cost account is a built-in account in Manager that is automatically added to your Chart of Accounts when you create at least one investment. While this account cannot be deleted, you can rename it and configure its presentation in your financial statements to suit your needs.

This guide explains how to access and modify the Investments at Cost account.

Accessing the Account Settings

1. Navigate to the Settings tab.
2. Click on Chart of Accounts.
3. Locate the Investments at Cost account in the list.
4. Click the Edit button next to the account.

Editing the Account Fields

In the edit form, you can modify the following fields:

Name

• Description: The name of the account.
• Default: Investments at Cost
• Action: Enter a new name for the account if desired.

Code

• Description: An optional code for the account.
• Action: Enter a code if you use account codes for organization or sorting.

Group

• Description: Determines under which group on the Balance Sheet the account will appear.
• Action: Select the appropriate group from the dropdown menu.

Cash Flow Statement Investing Activity Group

• Description: Determines under which group on the Cash Flow Statement the account will appear.
• Action: Select the appropriate group from the dropdown menu.

Saving Changes

After making your changes:

• Click the Update button to save.

Notes

• The Investments at Cost account cannot be deleted.
• It is automatically added to your Chart of Accounts when you create at least one investment.

For more information on managing investments, see the Investments guide.