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## [The Basics of GL Coding](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/the-basics-of-gl-coding)

 Posted by [Mihlfeld & Associates](https://blog.mihlfeld.com/author/mihlfeld-associates) on Nov 20, 2018 7:45:00 AM 

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### **First of All - What is a GL Code?**

A General Ledger Code (GL Code) is a string of alphanumeric characters assigned to each financial entry in an organization’s ledger. A GL Code can indicate basic information such as a debit or credit by location or provide highly specific details about an entry through a GL String. A GL String is made up of a combination of numbers and groups of numbers that when applied uniformly can categorize every point of information for an entry.

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