How do I add a general ledger account

Good day, rgcaseretired.

I'll walk you through the steps on how to add an account in your general ledger. Here's how:

1. Go to the Accounting menu and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Click New in the upper-right hand corner.
3. Select the Account and Detail Type. 
4. Enter the name of the account, number, and balance if applicable.
5. Click Save and close. 

Please take a look at these articles to see more details about managing Chart of Accounts in QBO:

• Understand the chart of accounts in QuickBooks 
• Add an account to your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online 
• Manage default and special accounts in your chart of accounts 

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