Multiple Currencies

AraceliV · ‎April 24, 2024

How do I go back to Home Currency US Dollar? I've set up multiple currencies preferences for adding UY Peso as foreign currency as an additional currency to record some transactions, but I set it as Home Currency by mistake.

Ivan_G

Thanks for returning to this thread, AraceliV. Let me add more information about Multicurrency and help you delete your company file in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

As my colleague mentioned, once the Multicurrency feature is enabled, it can't be disabled. It works as intended because the currency conversion information needs to be included in the system moving forward. Please note that there's no particular way to reverse this and their affected data.

That said, if you have a backup copy of your company file before Multicurrency was enabled, we can restore the file and access your data using the said backup.

However, since the feature has already been turned on for the past six years, there are some transactions that you'll have to re-enter after the backup restoration.

On the other hand, we can delete a company file in QBDT. Yet, before proceeding with the deletion, I recommend saving a backup copy of your company file that you can restore and access afterward.

Moreover, your company file comes with an extension type. We need to unhide the file extension before it will appear in your device folder and then delete it. To proceed, kindly follow the steps below:

Press the Start button on your keyboard and enter the Company files (Location: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks) on the search bar.
Open the folder and select View on the upper-right corner of your screen.
Click Options and choose the View tab.
Uncheck the checkbox on the Hide extensions for known file types. After that, hit Apply and then select OK.
Locate the company file in the folder.
Click the file once and press the Delete button on your keyboard.

I've also added these articles as a reference for managing your QuickBooks company file:

Please comment below if you require additional assistance managing your currencies or QBDT company file. We're one click away.

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SashaMC

Hello AraceliV,

Thanks for reaching back out! Yes, you can delete the company file and use the backup copy to create a new company file. There is no need to apologize. You're good! I am adding this link to help you do so.

Restore Backup File

Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! We will be here,

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ChristieAnn

Hello there, AraceliV.

Let me provide insights on how Home currency works in QuickBooks Desktop. I'll also ensure you can manage your entries with appropriate currencies efficiently.

Once you select a specific home currency during the software setup process, you can change it if you haven't enabled the Multicurrency feature. Since you've already performed multiple currency preferences on your end, going back to the US Dollar is currently unavailable. This is to avoid messing up the account, especially when adjusting the sales tax. You can refer to this article to see additional details: Set up and use Multicurrency.

For now, you can create a new company file and set up the home currency to US dollars as a workaround. This helps you to organize your currencies for easier tracking of data, particularly for taxes.

Here's how:

Open QuickBooks Desktop.
From the No Company Open window, choose Create a new company.
Choose Express Start or Start Setup if you want to get started right away.
Select Detailed Start if you want to do a complete setup so all of your info is in from the start.
Follow the onscreen steps to finish the setup.
Choose Start Working.

Once completed, you can re-enter the transactions into your newly created company file to effectively manage your entries based on the currency you desire.

Furthermore, you can also visit our QuickBooks MarketPlace to see hundreds of apps that can be integrated into the program. This way, you'll be able to restore the multicurrency and return to your home currency as a US Dollar.

In case you need steps on how to run reports that give you a snapshot of your business so you can track what specific currency is the entry allocated to, you can read this article: Understand reports.

Feel free to visit us again should you require further assistance with managing currency in QBDT. I'm always here to help, AraceliV. Have a great day.

4Gal

@AraceliV

when did you setup your account for the first time? < 60 days?

AraceliV

I have set up the file almost 6 years ago. It is a huge mistake. Are anyway that QuickBooks IT Support can help me with to reverse?

AraceliV

Hi ChristieAnn.

Can I delete the company's file and restore such company with a backup copy and use it as the main file? Apologies if it is a obvious question.

4Gal

@AraceliV

You can purchase a 3rd party service to disable the multi currency setting. But I'm not sure if they can return the currency to USD.

Ivan_G

Thanks for returning to this thread, AraceliV. Let me add more information about Multicurrency and help you delete your company file in QuickBooks Desktop (QBDT).

As my colleague mentioned, once the Multicurrency feature is enabled, it can't be disabled. It works as intended because the currency conversion information needs to be included in the system moving forward. Please note that there's no particular way to reverse this and their affected data.

That said, if you have a backup copy of your company file before Multicurrency was enabled, we can restore the file and access your data using the said backup.

However, since the feature has already been turned on for the past six years, there are some transactions that you'll have to re-enter after the backup restoration.

On the other hand, we can delete a company file in QBDT. Yet, before proceeding with the deletion, I recommend saving a backup copy of your company file that you can restore and access afterward.

Moreover, your company file comes with an extension type. We need to unhide the file extension before it will appear in your device folder and then delete it. To proceed, kindly follow the steps below:

Press the Start button on your keyboard and enter the Company files (Location: C:\Users\Public\Public Documents\Intuit\QuickBooks) on the search bar.
Open the folder and select View on the upper-right corner of your screen.
Click Options and choose the View tab.
Uncheck the checkbox on the Hide extensions for known file types. After that, hit Apply and then select OK.
Locate the company file in the folder.
Click the file once and press the Delete button on your keyboard.

I've also added these articles as a reference for managing your QuickBooks company file:

Please comment below if you require additional assistance managing your currencies or QBDT company file. We're one click away.

AraceliV

@4Gal Thanks for your assistance.

AraceliV

@ChristieAnn

Hi ChristieAnn.

Can I delete the company's file and restore such company with a backup copy and use it as the main file? Apologies if it is a obvious question.

SashaMC

Hello AraceliV,

Thanks for reaching back out! Yes, you can delete the company file and use the backup copy to create a new company file. There is no need to apologize. You're good! I am adding this link to help you do so.

Restore Backup File

Please let me know if you have any other questions or concerns! We will be here,

AraceliV

Thanks @Ivan_G I've fixed using those steps.

AraceliV

Thanks @SashaMC

SheandL

Hi there, @AraceliV.

It's great to hear that my colleague's answer helped you resolve the issue you're having around currencies. Please know that we value your experience while working with our product.

With that being said, don't hesitate to post in this forum if you encounter any issues or concerns while working on our product. We'll surely look into it.

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