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November 20, 2024
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how to delete an account created mistakenly?

  • November 20, 2024
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i created a wrong type of account and would like to delete it? how do you do this?

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November 20, 2024

Hi there, ppminvsvs. Allow me to guide you in deleting an account in QuickBooks Online.

 

If you've never used this account or its balance is $0, you can easily delete or make it inactive. To do this, you can follow the steps below:

 

  1. Go to the Gear ⚙ icon, then choose Chart of Accounts.
  2. Find the account you want to remove.
  3. Click on the Action ▼ dropdown and select Make inactive.

 

Otherwise, if the account you created already has a balance, delete all linked transactions before deleting the account. I've added this article for more details on how to manage accounts in your chart of accounts: Make an account inactive on your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online.

 

You can also use this link as a reference to make sure you understand the different account types and detail types: Learn about account types and detail types in QuickBooks Online.

 

If you need assistance or have follow-up questions about your chart of accounts, let me know in the comment section below. Have a great day!