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October 16, 2023
Question

How do you move payroll correction from assets to liabilities

  • October 16, 2023
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I need to move an account from balance sheet

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October 16, 2023

Hi there, @kgc-bookkeeper

 

I have the steps you need to transfer your payroll correction from assets to liabilities. We can accomplish this by creating a journal entry to move the amounts between these accounts.

Here's how:

 

  1. Select + New and click Journal entry.
  2. On the first line, choose an account from the Account field. Depending on if you need to debit or credit the account, enter the amount in the correct column.
  3. On the next line, select the other account you're moving money to or from. Enter the same amount in the opposite column.
  4. Check the amounts. You should have the same amount in the Credit column on one line and the Debit column on the other. This means the accounts are in balance.
  5. Enter information in the memo section so you know why you made the journal entry.
  6. Select Save and new or Save and close.

 

If you need assistance in selecting the affected accounts when creating the entry, I recommend reaching out to your accountant. They can provide you with the appropriate guidance to ensure the accuracy of your books.


Understanding debits and credits is crucial for maintaining a reliable accounting system. To help you gain a better understanding of these bookkeeping basics, we have an in-depth guide that explains them and teaches you how to use both effectively. You can find it here: Debit vs. credit accounting: The ultimate guide.

 

Feel free to come back to this post if you have other concerns or follow-up questions about QuickBooks. I'll be right here to help.