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Comprehensive guides organized by feature and complexity level

Getting Started & Setup

Installation, account creation, entity setup, and initial configuration for OHADA compliance.

• System Requirements & Installation

• Creating Your First Entity

• User Management & Permissions

• OHADA Chart of Accounts Setup

8 guides • 4 video tutorials

Financial Management & OHADA

OHADA-compliant accounting, chart of accounts, transactions, and financial statements.

• OHADA Chart of Accounts

• Recording Transactions

• Financial Reports Generation

• Tax Rates & Compliance

15 guides • 6 video tutorials

Sales & Invoicing

Creating invoices, managing customers, processing sales, and handling credit notes.

• Customer Management

• Creating Invoices

• Cash vs Credit Sales

• Payment Processing

12 guides • 5 video tutorials

Inventory & Catalogue

Product management, inventory tracking, stock movements, and catalogue organization.

• Product & Service Setup

• Inventory Movement Tracking

• Stock Recount Procedures

• Multi-location Management

10 guides • 4 video tutorials

Purchasing & Suppliers

Supplier management, purchase orders, bills processing, and expense tracking.

• Supplier Registration

• Purchase Order Creation

• Processing Purchase Bills

• Expense Management

9 guides • 3 video tutorials

Reports & Administration

Financial reporting, system administration, backups, integrations, and user management.

• Financial Reports Generation

• System Administration

• Backup & Restore

• POS Integration

11 guides • 3 video tutorials

Quick Start Guide

Get up and running with Solafide OHADA Accounting in 5 simple steps

1

Installation & Setup

Download and install Solafide OHADA Accounting System on your Windows computer.

System Requirements:

Windows 10 or later
4GB RAM (minimum 2GB)
24GB available storage
Dual Core processor or better

Installation Steps:

1. Download SOAS.ZIP from our website
2. Extract the file to your desired location
3. Double-click "solafide" to launch
4. Allow system permissions when prompted

2

Create Your Account

Set up your administrator account and create your first business entity.

Account Setup Process:

Initial Login:

• Enter your name and secure password
• Click "Create Account"
• Fill registration information
• Provide email and confirm password

Security Tips:

• Use a strong password (8+ characters)
• Include uppercase, lowercase & numbers
• Keep login credentials secure
• Remember to backup your data

3

Create Your Business Entity

Configure your business information and set up OHADA-compliant accounting structure.

Required Information:

Entity Name (Business Name)
Taxation Number
Complete Business Address
Business Email & Website
Contact Phone Number
Fiscal Year Configuration

OHADA Configuration:

✓ Populate Default Chart of Accounts

Recommended: Loads standard OHADA accounting plan

✓ Activate All Accounts

Essential: Enables account recognition in transactions

Optional: Use Accrual Method

Choose based on your business accounting method

4

Configure Basic Settings

Set up customers, suppliers, products, and basic accounting configurations.

Customers & Suppliers

Add your business partners and configure third-party accounts

Products & Services

Create your product catalog with pricing and inventory settings

Tax Rates

Configure VAT and other tax rates for your country

5

Start Managing Your Business

Begin recording transactions, generating invoices, and producing financial reports.

Essential First Steps:

Record Opening Balances:

• Go to Accounting → Ledger → Opening Ledger
• Enter your starting financial position
• Record all asset, liability, and equity balances
• Lock the opening entries when complete

Start Daily Operations:

• Create your first invoice
• Record a purchase transaction
• Generate your first financial report
• Explore the AI dashboard features

Most Popular Guides

The most accessed tutorials by our African business community

Setting Up OHADA Chart of Accounts

Complete guide to configuring OHADA-compliant chart of accounts for your African business with templates and examples for all business types.

OHADA Compliance Step-by-Step Templates Included

15 min read 25,420 views 98% helpful

Recording Business Transactions

Learn both methods: Bill/Invoice automated recording and manual Ledger entry. Includes examples for sales, purchases, and journal entries.

Accounting Two Methods Examples

20 min read 18,850 views 96% helpful

Complete Inventory Management Guide

Master inventory tracking, stock movements, recount procedures, and multi-location management for retail and pharmacy businesses.

Inventory Multi-location Retail Focus

18 min read 16,240 views 97% helpful

Generating OHADA Financial Reports

Create Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Trial Balance, and other OHADA-compliant reports. Export and customize for stakeholders.

Reports OHADA Format Export Options

12 min read 14,680 views 99% helpful

Video Tutorials

Visual step-by-step guides for mastering Solafide OHADA features