GnuCash
is a powerful double entry accounting software package that allows users to enter and track
their money in a reliable manner. However, putting this information into GnuCash
is only a part of
the process. To be truly helpful, you need to be able to extract this information in meaningful
ways. GnuCash
's reporting features allow you to just that.
GnuCash
's reporting features allow you to display nearly any group of transactions in a wide variety
of formats. This makes it easy to answer questions about your finances, such as “How much
did I spend on groceries last month?” or “How much did I earn in the previous six
months?”
GnuCash
includes a number of common report types, which can be modified to meet your specific needs.
If these common reports are insufficient, it is possible to modify or even write your own custom
reports (although this is not recommended for beginners).