When you’re setting up your QuickBooks general ledger, it’s a good idea to enter an opening balance for GL accounts. However, be careful not to enter opening balances for financial activity that occurred after your QuickBooks start date. To enter an opening balance, simply click the Enter Opening Balance button, which appears on both the […]
What General Ledger Account Types Does QuickBooks Support?
QuickBooks supports 16 total general ledger account types in its Chart of Accounts. Each account is assigned a single account type, which can be changed, subject to certain restrictions. 5 Income/Expense Account Types for the Profit & Loss (P & L) Statement Income Expense Cost of Goods Sold Other Income Other Expense 11 Asset/Liability/Equity Account […]
Should I Use Account Numbers In My General Ledger?
We think you should use account numbers in your general ledger, but we think it’s more important that you’re consistent in either using them correctly or not using them at all. To use account numbers, you need to enable that preference by visiting the Edit->Preferences menu and clicking on the Company Preferences tab of the […]
What Should I Do If My Accrual Basis Balance Sheet Is Out Of Balance?
A balance sheet in QuickBooks can be produced on either a cash or accrual basis. A balance sheet that’s in balance is one where total assets are equal to the sum of total liabilities plus total equity. Sometimes, if your company file (.qbw) has become damaged, this fundamental accounting relationship can be broken because of […]
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