8.1 General Ledger Types

This topic describes the general ledger types.

The GL/SLs, maintained in the Chart of Accounts can be classified into different categories. The following are examples of the broad categories into which GLs fall:

  • Asset
  • Liability
  • Realized Profit
  • Realized Loss
  • Income
  • Expense
  • Contingent Asset
  • Contingent Liability
  • Position GL
  • Position Equivalent GL

These categories are referred to as ‘Accounting Roles’ in Oracle Banking Treasury Management.