Object Codes are standardized accounting codes used to describe the specific nature of expenditures and revenues (e.g., Classroom Supplies, Travel & Lodging, Dues & Fees, Uniforms). They categorize financial activity independently of which fund account is spending the money.
Viewing and Managing Object Codes
Navigate to Settings > Object Codes. The object codes manager displays the active list of codes, category mappings, and descriptions:
đĄ Best-Practice Adoption Tip: Align your Edlio Accounting object codes strictly with your state Department of Education or district standard accounting manual. Avoid creating redundant one-off codes (such as "Pizza for Math Club")âuse generic standardized codes ("Food Supplies") and specify the event details in the transaction description instead.
Adding a New Object Code
Click the blue + New Object Code button in the upper right corner.
Code: Enter the numeric or alphanumeric identifier required by your district (e.g., 5100, 5610).
Description: Enter a clear title describing the expenditure or revenue type (e.g., "Supplies - Instructional").
Category: Assign whether this code applies to Revenue (Receipts) or Expenditure (Disbursements).
Click Save to make the code immediately available in receipt and invoice allocation dropdowns.
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