Is there a way to add your own (and remove/disable the QuickBooks') Account Types and Detail Types?

Adding or removing an Account type or Detail Type in Chart of Accounts (COA) isn't supported in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Zac. However, you can create a new account under the existing types that align more closely with your reporting needs. I'll show you how.

Currently, QBO provides a standard set of predefined Account Types and Detail Types, and custom types cannot be added or existing ones removed.

While you can't import new Account Types and Detail Types directly, you can create new accounts under the existing types.

Here's how:

1. Go to the Transactions section on the left sidebar and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click the New button located in the top right corner.
3. Input an Account name.
4. Choose an Account type, then select the corresponding Detail type from the dropdown menu.
5. If this account will be a subaccount, tick the option to Make this a subaccount and select the appropriate Parent account.
6. For Bank, Asset, Credit Card, Liabilities, or Equity accounts, provide the Opening Balance and specify the starting date in the As of field.
7. Press Save to complete the process.

For more information, check out this article: Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

If you have an accountant or financial advisor, I recommend consulting with them to determine the best way to map your accounts within the framework provided by QBO.

You may want to visit these articles that will give you detailed information about managing your accounts in QuickBooks Online:

• Learn about account types and detail types in QuickBooks Online.
• Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

If you have a follow-up questions, I'd be happy to help streamline your reporting process using the tools available in QBO.