General Ledger (G/L) Accounts

If you’re like most DLC users, the majority of your General Ledger (G/L) accounts will be classified as Expense, Revenue, or Transfer transactions. Expense G/L numbers always begin with “4.” Revenue and Transfer G/L numbers always begin with “8.”

Download the list of Frequently Used G/L Accounts and Recommended Revenue G/Ls for quick reference.

If you are having trouble finding the appropriate G/L number for your transaction, search the list of Active G/L accounts (PDF), or Active G/L Accounts (Excel) for the description that best fits your circumstances. If you have questions or need additional information, email gl-inquiry@mit.edu.

Updated: November 10, 2020.

If you are searching for G/L accounts in SAP, you’ll find them in the FI (Finance) section. As previously noted, expense G/L numbers always begin with “4.” Revenue and Transfer G/L numbers always begin with “8.”