1.5d Making an Account Inactive | Scribe

    1.5d Making an Account Inactive

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    • QuickBooksQuickBooks
    • AkadianAkadian
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    Start in the Sample company.
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    To complete this exercise, you must be in the Sample company. From your QBOA account, click on the Gear icon on the top right corner of the screen, then select Sample company.
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    Note that you will be logged out of your current account. If you are sure, click "Continue" to confirm.
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    Now let's get started with the exercise. First, you start in the Chart of accounts.
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    From the left navigation bar, hover over Transactions, then click "Chart of accounts".
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    Scroll down or use the search bar to find the Equipment Rental sub-account, found underneath Job Expenses.
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    On the Equipment Rental line, next to Run report, click the "down arrow".
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    Click "Make inactive (reduces usage)".
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    Click "Yes, make inactive".
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    IMPORTANT: This exercise is for demonstration purposes only. Consult with your business owner before making any accounts inactive.
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    To see inactive accounts in the Chart of accounts list, you need to edit the settings.
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    Click the small "Gear icon" above the grid, then click the "checkbox" next to Include inactive.
    Click the small "Gear icon" above the grid, then click the "checkbox" next to Include inactive.
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    You can reactivate the account using the same steps as above or click "Make active" from the account line.

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