We are amalgamating 2 general ledgers to 1 general ledger. What is the best way to input the balance sheet balances from company 2 at the time of amalgamation into company 1, inclduing accounts receivable and payable. It is at January 1 so no payro

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Recording your transactions the correct way is vital for ensuring your books remain accurate. That being said, I recommend consulting an accounting specialist for expert advice. This ensures your entries are recorded in a way that allows for you to navigate the program with peace of mind. You can get in touch with an accounting professional using this link here. Other accounting professionals are able to see this post in the Community and this will allow them to chime in. For reference, here's a helpful article that shows you how to: Merge duplicate accounts, customers, and suppliers in QuickBooks Online.

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