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May 18, 2022
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Change the order of chart of account while the number of the accounts are not changed

  • May 18, 2022
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I'd like to add new account to chart of account and I'd like to have the account shown in the middle of PL report, but I don't want to change the numbers of the accounts which have already existed.

Could you tell me how to solve it?

Best answer by BigRedConsulting

The account will appear on the report in the same order as it shows on your chart of accounts, when it's in it's 'natural sort' view.  To reposition it, drag it by its little diamond to a different position:

 

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AileneA
May 18, 2022

Hello, system. 

 

Thank you for reaching out to the Community. Yes, you can create a new account. However, I recommend creating an account with a different number which does not exist in your accounts.  

 

Also, the numbers of the existed accounts won't change. To create a new account, I'll show you how to do it:  

 

  1. Click the Accountant, and select Chart of accounts. 
  2. Under Account click the arrow and choose New. 
  3. Enter all the Information needed. 
  4. Press Save and Close. 

 

Also, by default QuickBooks will automatically add account numbers in the Chart of Accounts based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). You can modify an account number at any time. Take note that QuickBooks only assigns account numbers to the system-generated accounts.

 

You can refer to this article for more details: ​​​​​Add, edit, or delete accounts in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

We also have an informative article that deep dives about the Chart of Accounts. Go to this link: Learn about the chart of accounts in QuickBooks. 

 

If you have any questions, let me know. I'll be right here to provide further assistance and insights. Have a nice day!

    BigRedConsulting
    BigRedConsultingAnswer
    May 18, 2022

    The account will appear on the report in the same order as it shows on your chart of accounts, when it's in it's 'natural sort' view.  To reposition it, drag it by its little diamond to a different position:

     

    Before:

     

    After:

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      systemAuthor
      May 19, 2022

      Dear BigRedConsulting

       

      Thank you for helping me.

      I can move the accounts as I would like to when I follow your guide.

       

      At first, I couldn't but when I click the diamont upper left, I can move them.

       

       

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