Chartfield string
A unique financial code used for tracking and managing funds within an organization, consisting of multiple elements.
A chartfield string is a series of codes used in financial systems to categorize transactions, enabling detailed tracking and reporting of expenses, revenues, and budgets.
Used in a sentence
Each expense must be coded with a chartfield string to ensure accurate tracking and reporting in the financial system.
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