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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:

1. For All Users Information about logging in and out, navigating, and generating reports in Mifos X.

2. For Administrators (Mifos X Platform) Information for Mifos X administrators about setting up and configuring Mifos X for the specific needs of your organization.

3. 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:

• For All Users

• For Mifos X Community App Administrators

• For Mifos X Community App Operational users.

Symbols Used in this Manual

The following symbols are used in this manual:

This symbols indicates an error message.

This symbol indicates information about the related operation.

This symbol indicates information that helps the user apply the procedure or information that suggests an alternative method to perform the task.

Abbreviations and Acronyms Used in this Manual

Abbreviation or Acronym	Description
APR	Annual Percentage Rate
CSV	Comma Separated Values
FORM
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
PDF	Portable Document Format
RD	Reoccurring Deposit
SMS	Short Message Service
SQS	Structured Query Language
URL	Uniform Resource Locator
XBRL	Extensible Business Reporting Language
XML	Extensible Markup Language

Terms Used in this Manual

Term	Description
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.
Hook
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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PDF	Portable Document Format
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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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