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title: "How to add new ledger accounts or cost centers in BUSY?"
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# How to add new ledger accounts or cost centers in BUSY?

Adding new ledger accounts or cost centers in BUSY, an [accounting software](https://busy.in/accounting-software/), involves a few steps. Here's a step-by-step guide:

Step 1:Open the BUSY software and log in using your credentials.
Step 2:Go for an option to Administration and then Masters .
Step 3:In the Accounts click on a button that allows you to add a new entry of ledger Accounts.Click on that button.
Step 4:A new window or form will open for you to enter details about the new ledger account Here's what you might need to fill in:(Name, Alias, Group Opening Balance , [GSTIN](https://busy.in/gst/gstin-everything-you-need-to-know/), PIncode, Address. )
Step 6:After filling in the required details, look for a Save, OK, or Submit button at the bottom of the form.
Step 7: After enabeling Cost Center from Configuration and then Features and Options and then Accounts and then Cost Centers . you can create new cost center.
Step 8:Go for an option to Administration and then Cost Centers .
Step 9:In the Accounts click on a button that allows you to add a new entry of Cost Centers.Click on that button.
Step 10:A new window or form will open for you to enter details about the new Cost Center Here's what you might need to fill in:(Name, Alias, Group,Opening Balance , . )
Step 11:After filling in the required details, look for a Save, OK, or Submit button at the bottom of the form.
Step 12 : Follow the same steps to crete Account Group or Cost center Group.
Step 13.Navigate to the respective section (Accounts or Cost Centers), click the option to add a new entry, input the necessary details, and save the entry.

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