It's nice to have you in the Community today, @laurie417. I've got your back, and I'll help you on how to edit and change an account in your QuickBooks Online (QBO) company.
If you want to change your payroll's account register, you'll want to go to your chart of accounts and then locate your payroll account. I'll be happy to input the steps below so you can proceed:
Access your QuickBooks Online company.
On the left navigational bar, go to the Chart of accounts tab.
Locate your payroll account.
Below the Action column, click the Dropdown arrow and then select Edit.
Choose the appropriate account for your payroll register.
Once done, click Save.
Also, if you want to update your accounting preferences, these are the steps:
Access your QuickBooks Online company.
On the top right button, select Payroll settings.
Select Edit ✎ next to Accounting.
Select Edit ✎ to update a specific section.
Choose which account the transaction of the specific payroll item should go. Then select Continue.
@laurie417, if you need further assistance with this. Know that you can get back to me by clicking the reply button below. You can also post here again if you need help performing specific tasks in QuickBooks. I'll be here, and I'll help you out again. Take care, and have a nice day.
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