How to get the Chart of Accounts in French?

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The “how” is straightforward, relying entirely on the system’s built-in Translations function. You don’t need code or a new COA.

  1. Maintain the Master: Your main General Ledger (G/L) Account number (e.g., 4000-01) and the primary description stay the same. This is your master data.

  2. Use the Translation Table: Within the G/L setup, there is a dedicated Account Translations area. Here, you simply map the account number to its French description.

  3. User Preference: The magic is automatic: Any user who sets their personal Dynamics 365 language preference to French will automatically see the French description on all reports, journals, and screens.

The system is just changing the label on the screen, the balances and account numbers remain exactly the same. It’s the standard, clean way we handle multi-lingual requirements for customers.