Flooring Contractor Chart of Accounts Template

Here is a likely chart of accounts for a Flooring Contracting business:

Assets

Current Assets:

  1. Cash: All liquid assets available for immediate use.

  2. Accounts Receivable: Outstanding invoices or money owed by customers.

  3. Inventory: Includes various flooring materials such as tiles, wood, carpets, adhesives, underlayments, etc.

  4. Prepaid Expenses: Payments made in advance for services or items that haven't been received yet.

  5. Supplies: Things like cleaning agents, sealants, polishes, or any other consumables.

Fixed Assets:

  1. Vehicles: Trucks or vans used for transportation.

  2. Equipment: Machinery or tools specific to flooring installation, e.g., tile cutters, carpet stretchers, sanding machines, etc.

  3. Buildings & Property: Office, warehouse, or showroom owned by the business.

  4. Depreciation: Decrease in value of the fixed assets over time.

Liabilities

Current Liabilities:

  1. Accounts Payable: Bills due to suppliers or any other short-term debts.

  2. Wages Payable: Outstanding payments to employees.

  3. Short-term Loans: Any loans or credit lines to be settled within a year.

  4. Taxes Payable: Pending tax amounts.

Long-Term Liabilities:

  1. Loans Payable: Long-term loans for the business.

  2. Mortgage Payable: If the business property is mortgaged.

Equity

  1. Owner's Capital: Initial investment and any additional capital introduced.

  2. Retained Earnings: Cumulative profits kept within the business after all distributions.

  3. Drawing: Amount the owner withdraws from the business for personal use.

Income

  1. Sales Revenue: Income from selling flooring products.

  2. Service Revenue: Earnings from flooring installation or repair services.

Expenses

Operating Expenses:

  1. Rent or Lease: Payment for rented spaces like office or showroom.

  2. Utilities: Electricity, water, internet, etc.

  3. Salaries & Wages: Employee compensations.

  4. Advertising & Promotion: Marketing campaigns, brochures, online ads, etc.

  5. Insurance: Premiums for various business insurance policies.

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):

  1. Materials: Costs of the flooring products.

  2. Direct Labor: Compensation for those directly involved in installation or repair jobs.

  3. Subcontractor Expenses: If the business ever subcontracts certain tasks.

  4. Freight and Delivery: Costs associated with transporting the materials.

Other Expenses:

  1. Interest Expense: Interest on loans.

  2. Depreciation Expense: Periodic allocation for the loss of value in tangible assets.

  3. Taxes: Business tax, employment taxes, etc.

This list provides a foundational structure tailored for a flooring contracting business, but each company might have specific needs or categories based on their operations and structure. Adjustments are always possible and sometimes necessary!

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