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September 11, 2024
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Please tell me how to change a chart of account name. Example if I wanted to change Electricity to Rates

  • September 11, 2024
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Please just answer the question, how do I change an account name in the chart of accounts

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September 11, 2024

The QuickBooks Community has your back, DEH1. I can guide you on how you can change the account's name in the COA.

 

You can click the triangle  button from there on the Action column. There's an Edit choice there that will enable you to change the account's name.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Accounting menu and then select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Find the account in question and then click this button ▼ on the Action.
  3. Choose Edit and then change its Name.
  4. Click Save and Close.

 

Please refer to this article to see different details of how the chart of accounts keeps the transaction history for each account and breaks down how much money you have or owe: Learn about the chart of accounts in QuickBooks

 

When you need to review your accounts in QuickBooks to make sure they match your bank and credit card statements, you can check this video article to know more about the process: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online. It covers the links on how to edit completed reconciliations.

 

Keep me posted if you have any other questions about the account in QuickBooks Online. I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as I can.