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Import Chart of Accounts templates

by Intuit • Image Alt Text 263
Image Alt Text Updated 8/3/2026 05:10

If you did not select a standard, pre-created Chart of Accounts when you created your QuickBooks Online company, you can import a CSV (Comma-separated value) template.

The available templates are organized by industry type. You can review the list to determine the template to select for your company, and then download the selected template from the QuickBooks Online Excel Import templates file.

To import a template:

For instructions on importing your Chart of Accounts from Microsoft Excel, see Import a chart of accounts.

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