Can I change the name of an account?

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You can change an account's name while editing it in your Chart of accounts.

Here's how:
 

1. In the left navigation bar, go to Transactions, then Chart of accounts.
2. Find your account and click its Drop-Down Arrow (▼) icon.
3. Choose Edit.
4. Make any necessary changes to the Account name field.
5. Select Save.
   
   

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I've also included a detailed resource about working with accounts which may come in handy moving forward: Learn about the chart of accounts

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I changed the account name, but only the balance came over. I can no longer see the transaction details for the entire history of the account. If I change the Profit and Loss to "Classic View" I can drill down on the account and see the details, but this is the only way. Is this error being addressed?

Has anyone else had this problem?

I changed the account name, but only the balance came over. I can no longer see the transaction details for the entire history of the account. If I change the Profit and Loss to "Classic View" I can drill down on the account and see the details, but this is the only way. Is this error being addressed?

Has anyone else had this problem

I have tried clearing my browser's cache and even tried Microsoft Edge. Same thing - I can only view the history through the P&L Classic Report. I called Quickbooks Online Help, and they actually told me I should not change the name of any accounts as it is not recommended. If that's the case and it causes these problems, it should not be an option to change the name. 

I have tried clearing my browser's cache and even tried Microsoft Edge and Chrome. Same thing - I can only view the history through the P&L Classic Report (not the modern). I called Quickbooks Online Help, and they actually told me I should not change the name of any accounts as it is not recommended. If that's the case and it causes problems such as this, it should not be an option to change the name.