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chic316860
December 4, 2022
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How do i edit the account description in quickbooks online simple version?

  • December 4, 2022
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i  have entered some accounts into my chart of accounts but have made some typo errors in some of the account description fields. how can i edit these account descriptions. the descriptions don't even show up and the chart of accounts screen.

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Kevin_C
December 4, 2022

Thanks for choosing QuickBooks Online (QBO) to cater to your business needs, @chic316860.

 

I'm here to make sure you can edit the account's description in your Chart of Accounts. You can follow these steps to proceed:

 

  1. Go to the Gear icon and select Chart of accounts.
  2. Locate the account you'd like to edit.
  3. Select the dropdown arrow next to View register or Run report (depending on the account).
  4. Click Edit and update the Description.
  5. Make all necessary changes and select Save and Close.

 

Additionally, check out these articles to learn more information about how the Chart of Accounts organizes your transactions, so you know how much money you have and owe in each account: 

 

 

Don't hesitate to let me know if you have additional questions about managing your chart of accounts in QuickBooks. I'm always here to help. Have a wonderful day ahead!

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