Getting Admin Privleges From A Previous Accountant

Hi, PattiB2021.

The error occurs because the current account credentials are still tied to the previous accountant. She can transfer the admin access to you either directly through QuickBooks Desktop or via a web browser.

Here's how the previous accountant can transfer the primary Intuit Account admin from QuickBooks Desktop:

1. Go to Company, select Users, then Intuit Account User Management.
2. Scroll to the secondary admin you want to make the primary admin, select Edit, then select Change Primary admin. If you, as the user, aren't listed, she'll need to add you to the account.
3. Enter the verification code sent to the admin's phone number.
4. The admin transfer email is sent to the current primary admin and the secondary admin.
5. When the secondary admin accepts the transfer, they become the primary admin. The original primary admin becomes a secondary admin.

Alternatively, you can check out this article and share the steps to transfer the primary Intuit Account admin from a web browser to your accountant: Transfer the primary admin role in QuickBooks Desktop.

However, if the issue persists, I suggest reaching out to our live support team, available Monday through Friday, for a detailed investigation of the roles. They have the tools and expertise to address the situation and guide you on the next steps.

If you have payroll administrators that you would like to modify in the future, you can also change your primary principal, payroll admin, or other payroll contact.

Return to this thread if you need further help switching roles or logging in to your QuickBooks account. We're always here to provide more resources.