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New Member
Apr 30, 2026 11:29 AM UTC
Question

Quickbooks file

I accidentally created an accountant’s copy of quickbooks, now it is waiting pending return from accountant. Since it was accidental, I have no intent to give this to an accountant. How do I undue my quickbooks file that is waiting on a return from accountant without transferring my file to an accountant?

2 replies

SIAB
Level 2
Apr 30, 2026 11:47 AM UTC

To remove an Accountant's Copy restriction in QuickBooks Desktop, navigate to the File menu, select Send Company File, choose Accountant’s Copy, and click Remove Restrictions. Confirm by selecting "Yes, I want to remove the Accountant’s Copy restrictions" and clicking OK to restore full file functionality.

QuickBooks Team
Apr 30, 2026 11:57 AM UTC

You can follow @SIAB’s recommendation to remove the Accountant's Copy restriction, which will void the copy you accidentally created.
 

For additional details, feel free to check out this article: Remove the accountant's copy restriction.

Let me know if there's anything else you need assistance with.