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mmagdy
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How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

 
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Ryan_M
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How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

Hi @mmagdy,

 

If you're referring to customization options that you have for your QuickBooks Online (QBO) Chart of Accounts, you can enable account numbers, as well as create sub-accounts. 

 

To turn on the account number feature:

  1. Go to Gear icon and, select Account and Settings
  2. Tap the Advanced tab.
  3. Search for the Chart of Accounts section and click it.
  4. Press Enable account numbers. If you want the account numbers to show on reports and transactions, select Show account numbers.
  5. Hit Save, then Done.

More details concerning this feature can be found in this article: Use account numbers in your chart of accounts. Here you can find the steps on how you can assign account numbers.

 

As for creating sub-accounts, follow these steps:

  1. Highlight the Accounting tab, then select Chart of Accounts
  2. Tap the New button.
  3. Choose the account and detail type.
  4. Ensure to put a check on the Is sub-account checkbox then enter the parent account.
  5. Hit Save and Close when done.

Learn more of sub-accounts by viewing this article: Create subaccounts in your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online. You can find steps on how to change existing accounts into sub-accounts.

 

Delving deeper into the Chart of Accounts, check out this article: Manage default and special accounts in your chart of accounts. Here you'll find a list of default accounts that can't be deleted, among others. 

 

If you need assistance with categorization, or setting up accounts for a specific industry, then I suggest you speak with your accountant for advice on how to proceed. 

 

However, if you're asking for a third-party app on how to design your accounts tree, I'd suggest contacting our Intuit Developers Support Team. There you can get answers from other developers working with QuickBooks Online. 

 

Don't hesitate to leave a comment below in case there's anything else I can assist you with. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 

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Ryan_M
Moderator

How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

Hi @mmagdy,

 

If you're referring to customization options that you have for your QuickBooks Online (QBO) Chart of Accounts, you can enable account numbers, as well as create sub-accounts. 

 

To turn on the account number feature:

  1. Go to Gear icon and, select Account and Settings
  2. Tap the Advanced tab.
  3. Search for the Chart of Accounts section and click it.
  4. Press Enable account numbers. If you want the account numbers to show on reports and transactions, select Show account numbers.
  5. Hit Save, then Done.

More details concerning this feature can be found in this article: Use account numbers in your chart of accounts. Here you can find the steps on how you can assign account numbers.

 

As for creating sub-accounts, follow these steps:

  1. Highlight the Accounting tab, then select Chart of Accounts
  2. Tap the New button.
  3. Choose the account and detail type.
  4. Ensure to put a check on the Is sub-account checkbox then enter the parent account.
  5. Hit Save and Close when done.

Learn more of sub-accounts by viewing this article: Create subaccounts in your chart of accounts in QuickBooks Online. You can find steps on how to change existing accounts into sub-accounts.

 

Delving deeper into the Chart of Accounts, check out this article: Manage default and special accounts in your chart of accounts. Here you'll find a list of default accounts that can't be deleted, among others. 

 

If you need assistance with categorization, or setting up accounts for a specific industry, then I suggest you speak with your accountant for advice on how to proceed. 

 

However, if you're asking for a third-party app on how to design your accounts tree, I'd suggest contacting our Intuit Developers Support Team. There you can get answers from other developers working with QuickBooks Online. 

 

Don't hesitate to leave a comment below in case there's anything else I can assist you with. I'll get back to you as soon as I can. 

mmagdy
Level 1

How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

Thank you very much,

but I have another question. I want to know what are the basic accounts that I have to create in the beginning of work on the program in order for "chart of account" to be perfect and is linking the bank account to the program important or not .

mmagdy
Level 1

How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

Is it possible to help me build a tree of accounts and are there trainers in Arab countries like Saudi Arabia or not? Thank you

Candice C
QuickBooks Team

How do I design my accounts tree? "Where can I find coding for accounts I create"? I want help. Thank you

Hey, @mmagdy.

 

I'm unable to advise you on which route would be best for your business, but you can consult with your accountant to receive the best accounting advice for your question. If you currently don't have an accountant, check out this link about our new opportunity called QuickBooks Live.

 

To build the tree of accounts, you'll need to set up Sub-Accounts as my colleague @Ryan_M said. Here's a link that can help you out: Create Sub-Accounts within your Chart of Accounts in QuickBooks Online.

 

This is an additional link that's within the Community to help you find training classes near you.

 

If you have any other questions or concerns, just let me know. Happy Wednesday!

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