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mkamran12-hotmai
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Can we delete a general ledger account?

I want to delete extra/not require general ledger account. How to do it?
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Maybelle_S
QuickBooks Team

Can we delete a general ledger account?

Deleting accounts in QuickBooks is a great functionality, mkamran12.

 

In accounting, it's not advised to delete a general ledger account with recorded transactions. Instead, consider inactivating it. I'll guide you on how to do it.

 

  1. Go to the Accounting menu and then Chart of accounts.
  2. Choose the account you want to delete or make inactive.
  3. Click the Account history drop-down arrow under the Action column.
  4. Select Make inactive.
  5. Hit Yes to confirm.

 

You can check this article for more information: Make an account inactive in your chart of accounts.

 

Additionally, I've included these resources that'll help you learn more about managing your accounts in QuickBooks Online:

 

 

Please keep us posted if you need additional assistance in inactivating your accounts. We're always here to help you out.