GNU KHATA：开源的会计管理软件
Khata 财务
作为一个活跃的 Linux 爱好者，我经常向我的朋友们介绍 Linux，帮助他们选择最适合他们的发行版本，同时也会帮助他们安装一些适用于他们工作的开源软件。


但是在这一次，我就变得很无奈。我的叔叔，他是一个自由职业的会计师。他会有一系列的为了会计工作的漂亮而成熟的付费软件。我不那么确定我能在在开源软件中找到这么一款可以替代的软件——直到昨天。


![](/data/attachment/album/201607/31/183836xdq0pt6r6t4xxlrr.jpg)


Abhishek 给我推荐了一些[很酷的软件](https://itsfoss.com/category/apps/)，而其中 GNU Khata 脱颖而出。


[GNU Khata](http://www.gnukhata.in/) 是一个会计工具。 或者，我应该说成是一系列的会计工具集合？它就像经济管理方面的 [Evernote](https://evernote.com/) 一样。它的应用是如此之广，以至于它不但可以用于个人的财务管理，也可以用于大型公司的管理，从店铺存货管理到税率计算，都可以有效处理。


有个有趣的地方，Khata 这个词在印度或者是其他的印度语国家中意味着账户，所以这个会计软件叫做 GNU Khata。


### 安装


互联网上有很多关于旧的 Web 版本的 Khata 安装介绍。现在，GNU Khata 只能用在 Debian/Ubuntu 和它们的衍生版本中。我建议你按照 GNU Khata 官网给出的如下步骤来安装。我们来快速过一下。


* 从[这里](https://cloud.openmailbox.org/index.php/s/L8ppsxtsFq1345E/download)下载安装器。
* 在下载目录打开终端。
* 粘贴复制以下的代码到终端，并且执行。



```
sudo chmod 755 GNUKhatasetup.run
sudo ./GNUKhatasetup.run

```

这就结束了，从你的 Dash 或者是应用菜单中启动 GNU Khata 吧。


### 第一次启动


GNU Khata 在浏览器中打开，并且展现以下的画面。


![](/data/attachment/album/201608/01/153432owkum6scwjl1bjcm.jpg)


填写组织的名字、组织形式，财务年度并且点击 proceed 按钮进入管理设置页面。


![](/data/attachment/album/201608/01/153523up02h20tlp7mztgr.jpg)


仔细填写你的用户名、密码、安全问题及其答案，并且点击“create and login”。


![](/data/attachment/album/201608/01/153611s2obto2t2ah9tc0e.jpg)


你已经全部设置完成了。使用菜单栏来开始使用 GNU Khata 来管理你的财务吧。这很容易。


### 移除 GNU KHATA


如果你不想使用 GNU Khata 了，你可以执行如下命令移除：



```
sudo apt-get remove --auto-remove gnukhata-core-engine

```

你也可以通过新立得软件管理来删除它。


### GNU KHATA 真的是市面上付费会计应用的竞争对手吗？


首先，GNU Khata 以简化为设计原则。顶部的菜单栏组织的很方便，可以帮助你有效的进行工作。你可以选择管理不同的账户和项目，并且切换非常容易。[它们的官网](http://www.gnukhata.in/)表明，GNU Khata 可以“像说印度语一样方便”（LCTT 译注：原谅我，这个软件作者和本文作者是印度人……）。同时，你知道 GNU Khata 也可以在云端使用吗？


所有的主流的账户管理工具，比如分类账簿、项目报表、财务报表等等都用专业的方式整理，并且支持自定义格式和即时展示。这让会计和仓储管理看起来如此的简单。


这个项目正在积极的发展，正在寻求实操中的反馈以帮助这个软件更加进步。考虑到软件的成熟性、使用的便利性还有免费的情况，GNU Khata 可能会成为你最好的账簿助手。


请在评论框里留言吧，让我们知道你是如何看待 GNU Khata 的。




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via: <https://itsfoss.com/using-gnu-khata/>


作者：[Aquil Roshan](https://itsfoss.com/author/aquil/) 译者：[MikeCoder](https://github.com/MikeCoder) 校对：[wxy](https://github.com/wxy)


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*Looking for a free and open source accounting software? GNU Khata is one such software that is being actively developed.*

Being an active Linux enthusiast, I usually introduce my friends to Linux, help them choose the best distro to suit their needs, and finally get them set with open source alternative software for their work.

But in one case, I was pretty helpless. My uncle, who is a freelance accountant, uses a set of some pretty sophisticated *paid* software for work. And I wasn’t sure if I’d find anything under FOSS for him, until Yesterday.

Abhishek suggested me some [open source accounting software](https://itsfoss.com/open-source-accounting-software/) to check out and this particular one, GNU Khata stuck out.

[GNU Khata](http://www.gnukhata.in/) is an accounting tool. Or shall I say a collection of accounting tools? It is like the [Evernote](https://evernote.com/) of economy management. It is so versatile that it can be used from personal Finance management to large scale business management, from store inventory management to corporate tax works.

One interesting fact for you. ‘Khata’ in Hindi and other Indian languages means ‘account’ and hence this accounting software is called GNU Khata.

## Install and use GNU Khata open source accounting software

There are many installation instructions floating around the internet which actually install the older web app version of GNU Khata. Currently, GNU Khata is available only for Debian/Ubuntu and their derivatives. I suggest you follow the steps given in [GNU Khata](http://www.gnukhata.in/#download) official Website to install the updated standalone. Let me give them out real quick.

- Download the installer here.
- Open the terminal in download location.
- Copy and paste the below code in terminal and run.
`sudo chmod 755 GNUKhatasetup.run`

`sudo ./GNUKhatasetup.run`

- That’s it. Open the GNU Khata from the dash or the application menu.

### First launch

GNU Khata opens up in the browser and displays the following page.

![First page](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/07/GNU-khata-1.jpg)

Fill in the Organization name, case and organization type, financial year and click on proceed to go to the admin setup page.

![Admin setup](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/07/GNU-khata-2.jpg)

Carefully feed in your name, password, security question and the answer and click on “create and login”.

![Home page](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2016/07/GNU-khata-3.jpg)

You’re all set now. Use the Menu bar to start using GNU Khata to manage your finances. It’s that easy.

### Remove GNU Khata

If you don’t want to use GNU Khata, here is what you need to do in order to remove GNU Khata:

sudo apt-get remove --auto-remove gnukhata-core-engine

You can also use Snyaptic to uninstall it.

### Does GNU Khata really rival the paid accounting software in the market?** **

To begin with, GNU Khata keeps it all simple. The menu bar up top is very conveniently organized to help you work faster and better. You can choose to manage different accounts and projects and access them easily. [Their Website](http://www.gnukhata.in/) states that GNU Khata can be “easily transformed into Indian languages”. Also, did you know that GNU Khata can be used on the cloud too?

All the major accounting tools like ledgers, project statements, statement of affairs etc are formatted in a professional manner and are made available in both instantly presentable as well as customizable formats. It makes accounting and inventory management look so easy.

The Project is very actively evolving, seeks feedback and guidance from practicing accountants to make improvements in the software. Considering the maturity, ease of use and the absence of a price tag, GNU Khata can be the perfect assistant in bookkeeping.

Let us know what you think about GNU Khata in the comments below.