From 79f019b284a68598038818c3d978c8709a942444 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Simon Michael Date: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:36:05 -1000 Subject: [PATCH] ;doc:cost: clarity cost tips #2055 --- hledger/hledger.m4.md | 4 ++-- 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/hledger/hledger.m4.md b/hledger/hledger.m4.md index 433516c1a..52aab67d3 100644 --- a/hledger/hledger.m4.md +++ b/hledger/hledger.m4.md @@ -5269,8 +5269,8 @@ Con: ## Cost tips - Recording the cost/conversion rate explicitly is good because it makes that clear and helps detect errors. -- Recording equity postings is good because it is correct bookkeeping and preserves the accounting equation. -- Combining these is possible. +- Recording equity postings is good because it is correct bookkeeping and preserves the accounting equation. In practice, most people don't need this and it's a matter of taste. +- You can do both if you want maximum correctness and utility. Write the @/@@ cost on one of the non-equity postings. - When you want to see the cost (or sale proceeds) of things, use `-B` (short form of `--cost`). - If you use conversion postings without cost notation, add `--infer-costs` also. - If you use cost notation without conversion postings, and you want to see a balanced balance sheet or print correct journal entries, use `--infer-equity`.