QuickBooksHelpIntuit
by Intuit• Updated 1 year ago
If the opening balance for one of your accounts is wrong, you can edit it through the Register (or Account history) for the account.
To edit a wrongopening balance:
- Select theGear iconat the top, thenChart of Accounts.
- Locate the account, then go to theActioncolumn and selectView register (orAccount history).
- Find the opening balance entry.
Tip:If you've got theDatecolumn sorted from newest to oldest, the opening balance entry is likely at the bottom or end of the list. - Select the opening balance entry once you've located it.
- Edit the amount.
Tip:If you're not able to edit the amount directly on this screen, in some cases you can edit by selecting theEditbutton. - SelectSave.Note that the change will not be saved if you navigate away from the register without saving.
If there isn't already an opening balance listed and you want to enter one, seeEnter an opening balance for an account in QuickBooks Online.
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