Hi there, dnumerow. Let's get those columns lined up precisely, depending on what type of data you're bringing into your QuickBooks Online (QBO) account.
If you're uploading bank or credit card transactions, you can format your file with a 3-column layout that includes Date, Description, and Amount. Or, if you prefer more detail, you can opt for a 4-column format. This one includes Date, Description, Credit, and Debit columns.
For importing Customers, Suppliers, or your Chart of Accounts, you can download or preview our sample files directly from the import screen for reference.
For Invoices, Credit Memos, Sales Receipts, Journal Entries, and Bills, read the import guide or download an example to see how to format the columns correctly for import.