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About the Manual
This manual provides instructions and information on Mifos X Platform. You can skip to any topic using the sidebar navigation panels, related articles at the end of the page, or hypertext links within the current topic.
The Mifos X Platform User Manual comprises three user guides:
- For All Users
Information about logging in and out, navigating, and generating reports in Mifos X. - For Administrators (Mifos X Platform)
Information for Mifos X administrators about setting up and configuring Mifos X for the specific needs of your organization. - For Operational Users (Mifos X Community App)
Information for day-to-day use for creating and managing account entries, transactions, and account products in Mifos X
Structure of the Manual
The structure of the Mifos X user guides is as follows:
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Clients-Groups-Centers Navigation Standard Reports Shipped in Mifos X |
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Initial System Set Up (configuration) Chart of Accounts and General Ledger Setup Templates (User-Generated Documents) Setting up and Configuring New Products |
Symbols Used in this Manual
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Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in this Manual
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APR | Annual Percentage Rate | ||
CSV | Comma Separated Values | ||
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GL | General Ledger | ||
HTML | Hypertext Markup Language | ||
HTTP | Hypertext Transfer Protocol | ||
ID | Identification | ||
JDBC | Java Database Connectivity | ||
JLG | Joint Liability Group | ||
JSON | JavaScript Object Notation | ||
MIX | Microfinance Information Exchange | ||
OLAP | Online Analytical Processing | ||
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RD | Reoccurring Deposit | ||
SMS | Short Message Service | ||
SQL | Structured Query Language | ||
URL | Uniform Resource Locator | ||
XBRL | Extensible Business Reporting Language | ||
XML | Extensible Markup Language |
Terms Used in this Manual
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Accrual | The accumulation of interest/investments/payments/benefits over time. Also refers to expenses that haven't been invoiced yet, for which provisions are made at the end of a financial period. | ||
Audit trail | Chronological documentation that traces detailed transactions related to any item in accounting records. | ||
Cache | Memory that stores data so that future requests for that data can be served faster. | ||
Chart of accounts | A chart of accounts (COA) is a financial organizational tool that provides a complete listing of every account in an accounting system. An account is a unique record for each type of asset, liability, equity, revenue and expense. | ||
CSV | Comma Separated Values | ||
Fund | A fund is a source of money that is allocated for a specific purpose. | ||
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Loan | Lending of money from one entity to another, wherein the recipient incurs a debt and is liable to repay the principal amount along with additional interest. | ||
Nominal interest rate | Rate of interest before adjusting for inflation. | ||
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Where to Find Additional Help
If you have questions or need help, you can browse questions and answers on Mifos Connect, or ask your own question.
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