How do I copy a chart of account from one company to another?

That did the trick. 

Thank you for the quick response! 

I am trying this and it won't allow me to save it.  I have version 2017.

I just figured it out.

Thanks!!

Thanks for the replys but they did not work.

Hello @gedgar360,

Let me help share another method to use so you can copy your list of accounts from one company file to the other.

To start with, you can export the list of accounts in question in a new worksheet as an excel file. Let me show you how:

1. Go to Lists.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. On the Reports menu, select Account Listing.
4. Customize your report and remove the unnecessary columns.
5. On the Excel menu, select Create New Worksheet.
6. Select In new worksheet.
7. Click Export.

Once done, you can open the other company file where you wish to create a copy of the list of your accounts. Follow the steps below to import the file:

1. Go to Lists.
2. Select Chart of Accounts.
3. On the Account menu, select Import From Excel.
4. Select the recently saved Excel file.
5. Under Add or Select a Mapping, select Add new.
6. Map your accounts according to QuickBooks requirements and your Excel file.
7. Select Import.
8. Click Yes.

On top of that, I've also included this reference for a compilation of articles you can use while working with us: Help Articles for QuickBooks Desktop.

If you have any other questions, please let me know by leaving any comments below. I'll be here to lend a hand.

I imported a chart of accounts from one of our facilities to another using iif export.  Then I imported the same way.  I had 6 errors and plan to fix manually.  Unfortunately, in the export the name column has numbers for all accounts and then the name.  When I imported the iif only the name imported.  An example: Export was 110.100 - A/R Patients; Import into new company is A/R Patients.

Thanks.

Warren

I can share some information about adding account numbers, @warren1955.

First, make sure to activate the account numbers from your Accounting Preferences. This will make sure that the account numbers will be recognized when importing the file.

Follow the steps below:

1. Go to the Edit menu and choose Preferences.
2. Select Accounting and go to the Company Preferences tab.
3. Click the Use account numbers checkbox.
4. If you have subaccounts, select the Show lowest subaccount only checkbox. 
5. Select OK.

You may also consider editing the account numbers of those accounts. 

Here are the steps:

1. Go to the Lists menu and select Chart of Accounts.
2. Right-click on the account that you want to edit.
3. Click on Edit Account and update the account details.
4. Select Save & Close.

See this article for more information about setting up account numbers, editing, and deleting accounts, and many more: Add, edit, or delete accounts in QuickBooks Desktop.

After setting up your chart of accounts, you can now create an invoice in QuickBooks Desktop and record or enter a bill in QuickBooks Desktop.

I'm always here if you need further help with your chart of accounts and or anything else by leaving a reply below. Keep safe and have a wonderful day!

When I copy a chart of account, the respective currency is not copied. How can I copy every currency.

I'm here to provide some insights about copying currency in your Chart of Accounts, @kobutacus.

When you copy data, there are certain information that are imported in QuickBooks Desktop. To learn about the list and transaction types that can be copied in to your QuickBooks file, please see this article: Import and export data in QuickBooks Desktop. 

Since the currency wasn't copied, you'll have to record them respectively. 

Here's how:

1. Proceed to the Lists menu, then choose Chart of Accounts.
2. Right-click on the account that you want to edit.
3. Choose Edit Account.
4. Update the account details and input the currency.
5. Lastly, click Save & Close.

Additionally, I've shared some articles you can utilize to help manage your accounts from your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Desktop: Add, edit, or delete accounts in QuickBooks Desktop.

Feel free to post again here if you have further concerns with copying currency for your account. I'll be around to help always. Keep safe!