I have a NFP client that I'd like to bring over to QBO. However, they require dual authorisations for ABA files. Can I still set up Bank feeds and ABA files?

It's nice to see you here today, @elingbookkeeping. Yes, you can still set up Bank Feeds and ABA files for your NFP client. I've got the steps to achieve your goal. 

For bank feeds, you'll first have to connect the bank account in the program. Just make sure to use the bank's URL when connecting it. Let me guide you how. 

1. Go to the Banking or Transactions menu. 
2. Choose Connect or Add account.
3. In the Let’s get a picture of your profits window, copy and paste the bank's URL in the Enter your bank name or URL search box. 
4. Enter the username and password you use for your bank's website. Follow the onscreen instructions if your bank requires additional security steps.
5. Choose the account the type of account you're adding (savings, transaction, or credit card). 
6. Select the date range for the download. 
7. Click Connect.

For more information, go through this article: Connect Bank and Credit Card Accounts to QuickBooks Online (QBO). 

If this client is your supplier, you can enable batch payments for your bank. I'll guide you how. 

1. Go to the Gear (Settings) icon at the upper right.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. Locate your bank account.
4. Choose Edit in the Action column drop-down. 
5. Check the box I create batch payments for this account.
6. Fill in the relevant information for your bank.
7. Click Save and Close.

Then, enter an expense and create a batch payment file (.ABA). For detailed steps, check out this article: How To Enable Batch Payments or Create ABA Files.

However, if you're paying employees from this NFP organisation, you can set up the ABA settings for your business by performing the steps below. 

1. Go to Employees from the left menu. 
2. Select Payroll Settings.
3. Choose Payment Files under Business Settings. 
4. Click Add.
5. Enter the required details.
6. Hit Save. 

For your reference, visit this article: Set Up and Create ABA File in QuickBooks Payroll. This link also contains more details about the purpose of each ABA setting and how to create its files after you finalised a pay run. 

I'll be right here to help if you need further assistance. Have a great day, @elingbookkeeping.

Thanks for that Raymond.   Would you please confirm that this is the same process for dual signatory accounts?   

Many thanks

Angela

Hey there, elingbookkeeping.

Yes, you can perform the same process for dual signatory accounts. However, if you need to filter the transactions from you and your client, this option is currently unavailable. As a workaround, you can exclude them.
 

To exclude them, here's how:

1. Click Banking in the left panel and select the transactions you'll need to exclude under the For Review tab.
2. Click the drop-down arrow beside Batch actions.
3. Hit Exclude Selected.
   

To learn more about this process, you can refer to this article: Remove duplicate transactions or personal expenses from bank feeds [Video].

Additionally, you can visit these recommended resources to know more about how to handle your downloaded transactions:

• Match and categorise bank transactions in QuickBooks Online.
• Assign, categorise, edit, and add your downloaded banking transactions.

You can always get back to me if you have any other QuickBooks concerns. I'd be happy to help.