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joannef-43
November 2, 2019
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Can I activate an inactivated account in the chart of accounts?

  • November 2, 2019
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Rajanikanth
Rajanikanth
November 4, 2019

Hi, 

Yes you can Make inactive or Active accounts in the chart of accounts

But if you have balance/transactions in those accounts it won't be deleted,system-generated accounts and accounts used by items.

for example Balance sheet accounts if you make an account to inactive account balance amount will be posted to Opening Balance Equity account

 

Move to the Left navigation pane Accounting > Chart of Accounts > move to the header section of the Chart of accounts right top click the small gear icon > dropdown menu Other section checkmark Include inactive > now move to the relevant row under the Action column click Make active. 

 

Comment back for further clarifications.

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Siva6
November 10, 2022

How do i  make inactive accounts active QB online 

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Trish_T
November 10, 2022

Hi Siva6,

 

It's wonderful to see you in Community.  Welcome!  When accounts have been made inactive, you can return them to their active state in just a few steps.  QuickBooks Online has the features you need to ensure your daily goals can be completed effortlessly.  I'd be happy to guide you through the steps!

 

Here's how to activate an account;

 

1. Open your Settings ⚙ in the top right of your QuickBooks Online dashboard

2. Select Chart of accounts

3. Click on the small ⚙ above the Action column

4. Checkmark Include inactive

5. Locate the account you want to reactivate

6. Hit Make active in the Action column

That's it!

 

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach back out.  We'd love to help!

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