Title
Revised Philippine Government Chart of Accounts
Law
Coa Circular No. 2008-001
Decision Date
Jan 29, 2008
The COA Circular No. 2008-001 mandates the adoption of a revised Philippine Government Chart of Accounts to enhance the New Government Accounting System, applicable to all national and local government entities, ensuring comprehensive financial reporting and accountability.

Law Summary

Coverage

  • Applicable to National Government Agencies (NGAs).
  • Applicable to Local Government Units (LGUs).
  • Applicable to Government-Owned and/or Controlled Corporations (GOCCs), except government banks, Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), and Social Security System (SSS).

Structure and Grouping of Accounts

  • Asset accounts: codes 100-399.
  • Asset Contra-Accounts: codes 301-362.
  • Liability accounts: codes 400-469.
  • Liability Contra-Accounts: codes 461-462.
  • Equity accounts: codes 470-499.
  • Income accounts: codes 500-699, further subdivided into:
    • Tax Revenue (501-539).
    • Internal Revenue Allotment (541).
    • Fees, Permits, and License Income (551-569).
    • Business and Service Income (571-619).
    • Gains (621-629).
    • Subsidy Income (631-639).
    • Other Income (641-659).
  • Income Contra-Accounts: 661-667.
  • Expenses: 700-997, subdivided into:
    • Personal Services (701-749).
    • Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (751-989).
    • Financial Expenses (751-989).
  • Intermediate Accounts: 998-999.

Implementation and Procedures

  • All existing account balances must be reclassified to appropriate accounts under the Revised PGCA.
  • Use of accounts not provided in the Revised PGCA requires prior approval from the Commission on Audit.

Effectivity

  • The circular takes effect fifteen (15) days after publication in two newspapers of general circulation.

Authority

  • Issued by the Chairman of the Commission on Audit, Guillermo N. Carague, on January 29, 2008.

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