What expense category does Github fall under?
Audrey Carroll, Senior Manager, Accounting, RampSee how Ramp automates accounting for 25k+ businesses
Answer
Github is categorized under the 'Software' expense category, specifically in the 'Software Development and Version Control Software' subcategory.
Role of the Expense in Business
Github is a platform for software development, offering version control and source code management, essential for developers and IT teams in managing software projects and collaboration.
Practical Example
A software development company using Github for code repository management and team collaboration would categorize these expenses under 'Software Development and Version Control Software'.
Specialized Expense
For individual developers or small projects using Github for basic version control, it might be categorized under 'General Development Tools'.
Conclusion
Github's role in software development and version control firmly places it within the 'Software' expense category, specifically for development and version control purposes.
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