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# Why do I need the chart of accounts?

<Note>
  **This applies to the following countries**

  * All countries
</Note>

The system will automatically assign your expenses an accounting account or a pay type. What you need to do is add your chart of accounts and / or your salary types which is necessary for the financial system or payroll system to be able to handle the expenses.

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