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jecalderon
Level 5

How do you invite your accountant?

You be better off finding a Solution Provider in your area.   They will help you through all these issues.  We server New Jersey, New York and Puerto Rico. #bosskeeper_usa

Newcs23
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

Followed this all OK and it has said load the 6 diget code which should have been sent to my phone. Several attempts ad no code has been received

ChristineJoieR
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

I understand you need to get the codes via the mobile number. @Newcs23. Instead of a phone number, let's use the email to obtain them.

 

Have you tried using another number? So we can identify if this is an issue within QuickBooks Online.

 

Additional rights granted to accountant users allow them to cancel reconciliations, reclassify transactions, and write off invoices. Moreover, if you have an email address, you can use them to get the verification code from QuickBooks Online. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. From the home screen, click on the Gear Menu, and beneath the column heading labeled Your Company select the Manage Users tab.
  2. On the Manage Users page, click Invite Accountant to open a new invitation.
  3. Enter the name of your accountant and email address into the text boxes and click Next.
  4. Click Finish. Your accountant will get an email with a link to your QuickBooks.

 

Please check out this article as your reference: Add accountant users in QuickBooks Online. Removing an accountant is available on this page.

 

We are always ready to support and guide you through every task in QuickBooks Online. We are happy to serve you. 

donnagrein
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

My page does not have an Invite button.

 

I have two accountant email addresses below. Is there a limit to the number? 

DivinaMercy_N
Moderator

How do you invite your accountant?

Hello there, @donnagrein. I'm here to ensure you'll be able to invite your accountant to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Yes, in QBO there's a limit to how many accountants you can add to your account depending on your subscription. Please refer below:

 

  • QuickBooks Online Simple Start: 2 accountant firm users.
  • QuickBooks Online Essentials: 2 accountant firm users
  • QuickBooks Online Plus: 2 accountant firm users.
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced: 3 accountant firm users.

 

For reference, please check this article: Learn about usage limits in QuickBooks Online.

 

You can also check how many items you have for each usage limit by going to the Usage page. Here's how:

 

  1. Log in to your QBO account as an admin.
  2. Next, go to the Settings menu and select Account and settings.
  3. Then, click the Usage tab.

 

In case you need to remove your accountant, you can refer to this link for the detailed steps: Remove an accountant.

 

I'm just around the corner to help if you have any other concerns about inviting your accountant to QBO. Have a good one and stay safe. 

BM758
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

There is no button on my Manage Users page that says Invite Accountant. All there is, is a button that says Add User. This is becoming frustrating.

FateCandylaneT
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

I appreciate your time posting here, BM758.

 

I've come to ensure you're able to invite your accountant to QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

To guide you with all the steps mentioned above when inviting an accountant to your account, I've provided a screenshot for your reference. 

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Sign in on your QBO account as a primary admin and go to the Gear icon.
  2. Select Manage users under the Your Company column.

 

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3. Click on the Accountants or Accounting firms tab.

4. Enter your accountant's email address and select Invite.

 

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Once invited, your accountant will receive an email about the invitation. You'll know they accepted your request when the status from the Manage Users page shows as Active.

 

For more detailed information, you can visit this article: Add accountant users in QuickBooks Online.

 

Moreover, I'm adding this reference to guide you in processing and running your payroll: Create and run your payroll.

 

I'll always be right here if you need anything else with other QuickBooks tasks. Feel free to add them in the comments below. Take care!

BM758
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I ensure you that I don't have an "Accounting Firms" or an "Accountant" tab in my Manage Users sections. 

 

I further enquired about this through the QB Assistant and the info below is what was given. Through the method below I was able to send my accountant an invite. Not through the Accountant or Accounting Firms tab that I've been ensured is available on my account.

 

The instructions that I got from QB Assistant is as follows:

 

Adding your accountant is easy within Quickbooks Online!

1. Select the Settings  icon then Manage Users.
2. Select Add User and Company admin.
3. Check This user is my accountant. Note: This step doesn't apply to Simple Start subscriptions.
4. Select Next.
5. Enter the accountant's name and email address, then Save.

An invitation email will be sent to your accountant.

 Note: Your accountant must accept the email invitation within 24 hours, and follow the steps provided in the email to access your QuickBooks file.

 

I hope this helps anyone who was struggling like me to finally be able to invite their accountant.

BM758
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I was having the same issue.

 

Try this method below to see if it works. It worked for me. I got this information through the QBO Assistant when you click on the help button on your account.

 

Adding your accountant is easy within Quickbooks Online!

1. Select the Settings  icon then Manage Users.
2. Select Add User and Company admin.
3. Check This user is my accountant. Note: This step doesn't apply to Simple Start subscriptions.
4. Select Next.
5. Enter the accountant's name and email address, then Save.

An invitation email will be sent to your accountant.

 Note: Your accountant must accept the email invitation within 24 hours, and follow the steps provided in the email to access your QuickBooks file.

reybrz
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I was invited to join my company's  QuickBooks Online Plus team. 

I cannot log-in successfully; the message is "there is an issue on our end."

Please help me.

Kurt_M
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

Hello there, @reybrz.

 

There's no need to worry. I'm here to ensure you can get through this and access QuickBooks Online (QBO) company. Before anything else, we'll want to rule out the possibility of having issues with the browser itself. Know that when a browser is full of temporary internet files or Cache and cookies, it can affect your browsing experience and sometimes lead to your operation getting stuck or stopping.

 

To get this fixed, you'll want to access your account in an incognito or private window. You can use the following shortcut keys to access an incognito browser:

 

  • Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N
  • Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P
  • Safari: Command+Shift+N

 

Once you're in, try to access the invitation link. If it works and you're able to access the account, you can proceed to clear your browser's cache. Refer to this article for the steps: Clear cache and cookies to fix issues when using QuickBooks Online.

 

You can also use other compatible browsers if the issue persists. Refer to this article to see the list of compatible browsers in QuickBooks Online: Other browsers.

 

Now, if the issue persists. I'd recommend contacting our Customer Care Team, so they access the account in a secure environment and determine the root cause of the problem. See this article for more details: QuickBooks Online Support.

 

Moreover, here's an article to help you ensure data stays accurate inside the company file: Run reports in QuickBooks Online.

 

@reybrz, please don't hesitate to comment below if you need further assistance accessing QuickBooks or performing specific tasks inside the program. I'll be here, ready to help you out again. Stay safe, and have a nice day!

ksg28205
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I've followed the directions and sent the invite to my accountant in QB, but she says she hasn't received it. I've confirmed her email and she's checked her spam box. How do I get her access? Thank you. 

Tori B
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

Thanks for following along with the thread and sharing your concerns, @ksg28205.

 

I have a few suggestions you can try so your accountant can see the invite.

 

First, let's double-check that your email is correct. We have seen before when invites don't go out that it's as simple as an incorrect email from the sender's end. I've included some steps to check your email below. 

 

  1. Go to the Gear Icon, then choose Account and Settings.
  2. Select the Company tab.
  3. In the Contact info section, tap on Edit.
  4. Even if it looks correct, carefully re-enter the company email address. Be sure not to use extra characters or leave blank spaces before, within, or after the address.
  5. Hit Save, then Done.

 

Now let's try to resend the invite: 

 

  1. Go to the Gear Icon.
  2. Select Manage Users.
  3. Find the user you need to invite again.
  4. Hit Resend invite in the Action column.

 

If the email isn't being sent, you'll want to ensure that your accountant has an Intuit account. If the user doesn't have an Intuit Account, they should create an account with their desired email address. Although you've mentioned your accountant checked their spam folder, having an Intuit Account may help prevent the user invite email from getting flagged as spam.

 

That should do the trick. However, if for any reason, the invite has still not been sent, I recommend contacting our Support Team directly. This way, one of our agents can review your account in a secure environment and investigate this matter further. 

 

Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Take care! 

 

 

fastfile
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

After several attempts, the email invite comes through, but that's not the end of the problems. 

Accountant side, we accept the invite and link it to the appropriate login. We've done this with 30 other companies, so we know it works. 

Then we get a screen that says "Select Company" and we see our company and "Company not shown" as the options )or something to that effect. Select EITHER option, and *NOTHING* Happens.  Asked client to remove invitation and try again.

When the connection WORKS, clicking this screen on the name of our company results in some "sparkle graphics" on the screen, and then it connects. If we DON'T SEE THE SPARKLES, then we know the connection did not work.  The "No sparkles" happens way too often, and the current client I cannot connect at all. 

Any ideas on how to fix?  

 

MadelynC
Moderator

How do you invite your accountant?

I appreciate your time reaching out in the Community for assistance, @fastfile. I’ve come to share an update for you.


Currently, there's an ongoing investigation about accountants unable to access client accounts after successfully accepting the invite. Rest assured our dedicated team is diligently investigating the matter and taking all necessary steps to rectify the situation. We also work closely with our technical experts to identify the root cause and implement appropriate measures to prevent recurrence.


If you haven't contacted our support team yet, I suggest you do so. This way, you'll be added to the affected list and notified of the progress as soon as they become available.


You can check our support hours so you’ll receive responses quickly. Then, you can follow the steps below to connect with us:

 

  1. Open your QuickBooks account.
  2. Go to the Help (?) menu.
  3. Select the Search tab, then click Contact Us.
  4. Enter your brief concern in the field.
  5. Tap Continue.
  6. Click the Chat or Callback option.


If you want to modify your client list in the future to keep their records up-to-date and accurate, this guide will help you make it: Manage clients in QuickBooks Online Accountant.


Please know that we appreciate your patience and effort. If you have any urgent needs besides accessing the account, please don’t hesitate to reach back out. We’ll be here to find solutions to ensure all are covered.

Mkamerer
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

A new client has attempted to my firm as the 2nd Accountant. I believe the 1st accountant provided QBs online to them through his ProAdvisor plan.  I am also a ProAdvisor.  I am not receiving the email invite when the client adds my firm. Is this because the other accountant added the company through his ProAdvisor plan?  Does he have to approve my firm as the 2nd accountant? Can he block a 2nd accountant.

SashaMC
Moderator

How do you invite your accountant?

Good afternoon Mkamerer,

 

Thank you for reconnecting with the Community. I want to ensure you checked your junk or spam folders to see if the invitation could be there first. If not, I would like for you to reach out to the admin and ask them to resend the invitation again. 

 

I am adding this article detailing how to add Intuit's service email addresses to your email's allowed list.

 

 

Please let me know if you were able to find it! I will be around to assist further. See you soon. 

kpetiti
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I have an issue.  My Students are having trouble creating INTUIT account.  We were getting message after I sent an invitation to them, and intuit would not let them create an account.  Initially, it was their school email and we had them use another email and it worked for a couple of them, but not all.  what is causing them not to be able to create an intuit account?

ShyMae
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

I appreciate you reaching out to the Community, @kpetiti

 

To expedite the solution to your concern, I recommend contacting our dedicated technical support team for QuickBooks Online Education. Our representative will conduct a series of tests to know why your students can't create an Intuit account.

Here's how you can reach out to the support team:

 

  1. Go to this link: https://www.intuit.com/solutions/education/resources/support/#educator
  2. Scroll down and click the General. 
  3. Look for the "How do I contact technical support."
  4. You'll have the option to log in to your Intuit for Education or send an email. 
     

Check out this article once your students can use their QBO account: Register and activate a QBO student trial. 

 

I'm also adding these articles to help you enhance your teaching with Intuit products and make use of the tools: 

 

 

Please reply below if you have other concerns or questions about Intuit Education. I'll be happy to assist. Have a great day! 

JoseWeC
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I was invited by a client. When I accepted the invite, it asked me to create an account. I did but now when I try to accept the invite, it sends me back to the Sign Up page and tells me the email account already exists. 

JanbonN
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

Welcome to the Community, @JoseWeC.

 

Since you've already created an account have you tried clicking on the Sign in button? Doing this will route you to the page where you'll need to input your login credentials in QuickBooks. You can also use this link to log in to your QuickBooks account: Sign in to QuickBooks.

 

Furthermore, make sure that you have an active QuickBooks Online Account in order to login successfully.

 

Additionally, here's an article on how to add, manage, or delete user profiles in QuickBooks Online: Add and manage users in QuickBooks Online.

 

If you have further questions regarding users and concerns related to QuickBooks Online, please leave a comment below.

Mvsl
Level 1

How do you invite your accountant?

I can’t see manage user

4Gal
Level 11

How do you invite your accountant?

@Mvsl 

Who is the Primary Admin? You or your accountant?

CharleneMaeF
QuickBooks Team

How do you invite your accountant?

This is unusual, Mvsl.

 

I'm here to ensure you can view the Manage users button.

 

Beforehand, may I know what you're seeing on the Settings page? Adding a screenshot would be a great help, too.

 

To help you view and access the tab, I've added steps and a screenshot below.

 

  1. Login to QuickBooks Online as a primary admin.
  2. Click the Settings icon.
  3. From the pop-up, select Manage users.

 

To fix this, I recommend logging out and logging back into QuickBooks Online (QBO). Doing so refreshes your account for the updates to take effect. 

 

If this isn't the case, I suggest accessing your account using a private window. This way, we can determine whether this is a browser cache-related issue. The browser utilizes cached data to load web pages quickly. However, excessive cache can lead to problems that impact the appearance and functionality of your account.

 

An incognito mode helps us verify the issue since this doesn't save any files. Here are the keyboard shortcuts: 

 

  • Safari: Command + Shift + N 
  • Google Chrome: CTRL + Shift + N
  • Mozilla Firefox or Microsoft Edge: CTRL + Shift + N

 

If the Manage users show, clear the browser's cache. Doing so deletes all the data from your browser and optimizes its performance. Using other supported browsers also helps us verify if this is a browser-specific issue. 

 

I'll be around if you need more help managing your users with your QuickBooks Online, Mvsl. Keep me in the loop by tagging me in your reply. Keep safe!

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