When you set up a new client, you will see a screen like this...You won't be able to start using Silverfin for that client until you have completed the mapping!


  • If you need to leave the mapping page and want to continue mapping at a later stage, click 'Save & next page' otherwise your mapping will be lost;

Which codes do I map to?

  • Use the quick guide at the bottom of the article to understand the Silverfin Chart of Accounts in a nutshell. In short, codes beginning with a 1 are Assets, 2 Liabilities, 3 Equity, 4 Revenue and 5 to 9 make up the rest of the Income Statement.
  • If you are an admin, you have access to the mapping list and it may be useful to open the Silverfin chart of accounts on a separate screen when starting out with mapping, as this will give you an overview of the different account types that the Silverfin nominal codes fall into. 
    • To do this, go to the 'Templates' tab and scroll down to Mapping lists and you will find the Silverfin CoA file


  • You are able to go back and amend any mapping at a later stage. Here's how to do this: 

Step 1: Click on the 'Accounts' tab in the relevant client overview page


Step 2: Click the 'Mapping' button on the top right


Step 3: Change the mapping as required!


If you're stuck whilst mapping and need some someone to point you in the right 'direction' please contact the support desk or your CSM!

Want a quick overview of the Silverfin CoA to help you map?... Look no further!

The Silverfin chart is a 6 digit CoA, and the first few numbers will really help you get started :)

Find below a quick reference guide (not exhaustive) which may be beneficial whilst you get used to the codes.


1- Assets

  • 100 Intangibles
  • 110 Tangibles
  • 120 Non Current Investments
  • 130 Current Investments
  • 140 Current Debtors
  • 1409 Cash
  • 141 Inventory and Stock
  • 149 Current Assets Held for Sale
  • 150 Non Current Debtors

2- Liabilities

  • 240 Creditors (Due within 1 year)
  • 241 Liabilities Held for Sale (due within 1 year)
  • 242 Asset Retirement Obligations (due within 1 year)
  • 250 Creditors (Due after 1 year)
  • 251 Liabilities Held for Sale (Due after 1 year)
  • 252 Asset Retirement Obligations (Due after 1 year)
  • 260 Provision for other liabilities

3- Equity

  • 3000 Ordinary Share Capital
  • 3001 Preference Share Capital
  • 3002 Share Capital not paid
  • 300100 Share Premium
  • 3101 P&L Retained Earnings & Divs
  • 3102- 3108 Other Reserves
  • 3109 LLP / Partnership Capital
  • 32 Sole Traders

4- Revenue

5- COS

6- Distribution Costs

7- Admin Costs

8- MSP Costs (Marketing, Selling, Promotion)

9- Other Operating Income & Expenses, Interest Income & Expenses, Non Operating Income, Tax Income and Expense, Other Comprehensive Income