Ledger accounts are mainly classified into nominal, real, and personal accounts.
Nominal accounts are used to record revenue, expenses, and gains or losses in a business. They are temporary accounts that are closed at the end of the accounting period to determine the net profit or loss for the period.
Real accounts are used to record assets, liabilities, and owner's equity in a business. They are permanent accounts that are not closed at the end of the accounting period and carry forward to the next period.
Personal accounts are used to record transactions with individuals, companies, or organizations outside the business. They are classified into three types: debtor accounts, creditor accounts, and accounts for persons.
The classification of ledger accounts into these three categories helps in the preparation of financial statements, as it enables the identification of different types of transactions and the respective accounts where they should be recorded.