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AHC_1962
Level 1

how do i close out a credit card in one company and add the balance to another company

I have a company in which a previous QB bookkeeper added a credit card account into the wrong company. Multiple entries and reconcilliations were done. How do I discontinue the card from the wrong company and add it to the correct company? The card was previously with the correct company and it still has a balance.

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KimberlyS
QuickBooks Team

how do i close out a credit card in one company and add the balance to another company

I have the steps to transfer your account and balances to the correct company, AHC_1962. I'll be pleased to provide the detailed process so you can keep track of your finances accordingly.

 

To begin with, let's set up the credit card account in the appropriate company file. You can then add an opening balance using the ending balance of your most recent reconciliation from the incorrect file. This way, you'll only need to upload the remaining unreconciled transactions to the account you've just created.

 

Here's how:

 

  1. Head to the Lists menu, then Chart of Accounts.
  2. Select New from the Account dropdown at the bottom.
  3. Choose Credit Card as an account type, then pick Continue.
  4. Enter the credit card account name from the Account Name field.
  5. If applicable, tick the Subaccount of and supply the parent account.
  6. You can fill in the rest of the fields, then click the Enter Opening balance... tab. Use the ending balance from your most recently completed reconciliation and the latest date from your reconciled entries.
  7. Select OK and Save & Close.

 

If you're connected to online banking, disconnect your credit card account from the incorrect company and link it to the appropriate one. QuickBooks can pull up transactions from a certain period, depending on your bank. For the missing entries, download and import them manually.

 

Finally, you can close the credit card account from the incorrect company to keep your record accurate. Refer to this material for the step-by-step process: Add, edit, or delete accounts in QuickBooks Desktop.

 

Furthermore, reconcile your financial dealings to match them with your actual statement. You'll want to browse these resources for guidance:

 

 

We're always ready to provide the needed information and resources if you have inquiries about moving your credit card accounts and balances between QuickBooks Desktop company. Drop by in this thread, and we'll respond to you promptly.

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