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April 4, 2020
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How can I delete a sub-account expense in Quickbooks 2019 Desktop Pro within the Chart of Accounts, if it is used in a transaction and/or has a balance?

  • April 4, 2020
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LieraMarie_A
Level 8
April 5, 2020

Hi @info892,

I'd be glad to walk you through the steps on how to delete the sub-account. 

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to Lists and select Chart of Accounts.
  2. Right-click on the sub-account that you want to delete and select Delete Account.
  3. Click Make Inactive.

 

However, if there are transactions that need to be transferred, it would be a good idea to merge accounts instead.

 

If you want to make an inactive account again, follow the steps below.

 

  1. Go to your Chart of Accounts.
  2. Put a checkmark in the Include inactive box. (See screenshot below)
  3. Look for the inactive account and click the X mark .

 

Let me know if you have further questions.