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May 11, 2021
Question

In payroll settings I do not see update payroll accounting preferences. How do I find it?

  • May 11, 2021
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I just converted from Intuit online payroll to Quickbooks Online Payroll. It is telling me I have to update my accounting preferences under Payroll Settings. When I go to Payroll Settings I do not see the Accounting Preferences anywhere.

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AlexV
Level 10
May 11, 2021

Hello shellycurrin!

 

I understand that you need to edit your payroll accounting preferences. Let me help you.

 

QuickBooks Online automatically creates accounts where your payroll-related entries will be recorded. We can still edit them to set up your own preferences.Please follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Gear icon and select Payroll Settings.
  2. Find the Accounting section and click the pencil icon or click the hyperlink.
  3. Update it and tap Done and Save.

 

I've added two different screenshots for your reference where you can find it depending on your payroll plan.

 

If you still can't find it, it's probably because of the accumulated temporary internet files. Use an incognito window and update it from there. Here are some of the shortcut keys:

  • Google Chrome: Ctrl Shift + N
  • Safari 11 or newer: ⌘ Shift N
  • Mozilla Firefox: Ctrl Shift P
  • Microsoft Edge: Ctrl Shift P

 

You also want to clear the cache to fix browser errors and make sure you're using a supported and up-to-date one.

 

Need help with your tax payments and filing? Check these articles for your reference:

 

We'll be here if you need more help. Take care always!