How to delete/reverse an import

You've got the right support to help you with managing your imported files, @nickidehan,

Importing IIF files or data in QuickBooks Desktop is an irreversible process. If you made a mistake and want to remove the transmitted data, there are a lot of ways to correct these entries.

You can either delete them one at a time, restore a backup copy dated before the import happened or use a third-party tool to remove them for you.

I've listed the solutions below, so you can choose which way you'd go for:

Solution 1: Manually deleting transactions, or lists.

1. To remove transactions, click on Lists from the top menu bar and then select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click to open the account that contains the transactions you want to delete.
3. Scroll to the transaction in the account screen. QuickBooks displays transactions in date order, with the most recent at the top of the screen.
4. Click to select the transaction you want to remove.
5. Press Edit in the main menu and then click Delete.
6. Click OK to confirm the action.
7. Repeat this procedure for each transaction you want to delete.
8. To delete lists, go back to the Lists menu and select the listing you want to remove.

Solution 2: Find the most recent backup of the company file prior to the import and restore it. For the steps to find our backup and how to restore it, refer to the links below:

• Locating Backups and Company Data Files
• Restore a backup of your company file

Solution 3: Find a third-party deleter app. Click this link to our app website to pick the right tool for you: Apps for QuickBooks Desktop.

Let me know if you have any additional questions about this. I'll be right here to help you anytime. Have a lovely day!