Enable Anglo-Saxon Accounting in Odoo Community (CE)

How to Solve Missing Menus and Enable Anglo-Saxon Accounting in Odoo Community (CE)

Introduction: The Issue Facing Odoo CE Users

Many users of the Odoo Community Edition (Odoo CE) face limitations when using the accounting module.

These limitations include:

• Missing essential menus like:
  • Bank Statements
  • Cash Registers
  • Account Groups
  • Chart of Account Templates
  • Tax Templates and Fiscal Positions
• Lack of Anglo-Saxon Accounting support, which is critical for proper stock valuation and cost management.
• Inconsistent menu labels compared to the Enterprise Edition (EE), such as having "Billing" instead of "Accounting."

While these features are readily available in Odoo Enterprise, they are either hidden or not supported in the Community Edition, making accounting tasks more challenging for CE users.

The Ultimate Solution: The account_usability Module from OCA

Thanks to the Odoo Community Association (OCA), the account_usability module was developed to bring back all the missing features and transform the CE accounting interface into one that mirrors the Enterprise version!

What Does This Module Do?

• Unveils All Hidden Menus and Features:
  • Bank Statements
  • Cash Registers
  • Account Groups
  • Chart of Account Templates
  • Tax Templates and Fiscal Positions
• Enables Anglo-Saxon Accounting:
  • Easily activate it from the Invoicing Settings or when creating a new chart of accounts.
• Adjusts Labels to Match Enterprise Edition:
  • Converts "Billing" menus into "Accounting" menus.
  • Changes group names from "Billing / xxx" to "Accounting / yyy."
• Displays the "Show Full Accounting Features" Option:
  • Allows advanced accounting options to be visible by adjusting user access settings.

How to Install the Module

1. Download the module:
   Go to the following link (make sure it matches your Odoo version branch, for example, 18.0):
   https://github.com/OCA/account-financial-tools/tree/18.0/account_usability
2. Add it to your Odoo Addons Path:
   • Copy the account_usability folder into your Odoo addons directory.
3. Activate the module:
   • Go to Settings → Apps → Update Apps List.
   • Search for Account Usability and install it.
4. Final Setup:
   • Go to Settings → Users → Select the User.
   • Under the "Access Rights" tab, enable Show Full Accounting Features.

Why Is This the Perfect Solution?

• Free and Open-Source: Built and maintained by the trusted OCA community.
• No Coding Needed: You can easily install and activate it without any development skills.
• Enterprise-Like Experience: Enjoy a full-featured accounting module in Odoo CE without paying for Enterprise licenses.

Conclusion

With the account_usability module, you no longer need to  struggle with limited accounting menus. Install it today and elevate your Odoo CE accounting to a professional level!