How to Import Chart of Accounts (GL) into QuickBooks Online (U.S)?
January 1, 2025
Import Chart of Accounts into QuickBooks Online
You can import chart of accounts from text files or Excel spreadsheets directly into QuickBooks Online using the SaasAnt Transactions (Online) application.
Pre Requisites:
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Steps to Import Chart of Accounts into QuickBooks Online
To import chart of accounts into QuickBooks Online using the SaasAnt Transactions (Online) application, follow the steps below
Click on the "Upload File" Menu and upload your file.
Step 1: Select your file and spreadsheet which has the Accounts (GL) that you want to import.
Step 2: Select the QuickBooks entity as Accounts.
Step 3: Set up the Mapping of the columns in your Chart of Accounts (GL) import file to the corresponding fields in QuickBooks (Refer below Section).
Step 4: Click Import and your chart of accounts will be directly added to your QuickBooks company.
The important step in the import is to map your file headers to the QuickBooks field in Step 3 of the import.
You need to map your file headers to "SaasAnt Transactions (Online)" fields. This mapping will enable us to import your transactions properly in to QuickBooks company.
In the mapping screen, we have the "Preview Mapping" button which can help you to visualize your current mappings per the QuickBooks screen with your file headers.
Please refer basics of field mappings for more info. If you have any confusion or doubts, feel free to drop an email to [email protected].
How to Import Chart of Accounts into QuickBooks Online using (New User Interface 2.0)
1) Login into SaasAnt Transaction Online
2) Select the New Import Tab.
3) Select Let's import
4) Select Transaction, List, or Attachment to upload your file into QuickBooks.
5) Select the QuickBooks entity as "Accounts"
6) Select the files you want to upload
7) Set up the Mapping of the columns in your "Accounts"
8) Select the "Preview Mapping" button to visualize current mapping based on QuickBooks
9) Select the Upload Tab
10) The data is imported successfully into Quickbooks and select show result to view the transcation.
SaasAnt Transactions (Online) Fields
Name | 21 Characters | Name of the Account. |
Category Type | Characters | Name of the Account Type. E.g. Income, Expense. |
Detail Type | Characters | Name of the Account Detail Type. E.g. Cash On Hand. |
Number | Characters | GL Account Number. |
Parent Account | Characters | Name of the Parent Account. |
Description | 4000 Characters | Free form text description of the Account. |
Balance | Decimal | The Opening Balance Amount. |
As Of | Date |
Category Type | Possible Detail Types |
Bank | Bank Cash On Hand Checking Money Market Rents Held In Trust Savings Trust Accounts Cash And Cash Equivalents Other EarMarked Bank Accounts |
Other Current Asset | Other Current Asset Allowance For Bad Debts Development Costs Employee Cash Advances Other Current Assets Inventory Investment_Mortgage RealEstate Loans Investment_Other Investment_TaxExempt Securities Investment_USGovernment Obligations Loans To Officers Loans To Others Loans To Stockholders Prepaid Expenses Retainage Undeposited Funds Assets Available For Sale Bal With Govt Authorities CalledUp ShareCapital NotPaid Expenditure Authorisations And Letters Of Credit GlobalTax Deferred GlobalTax Refund Internal Transfers Other Consumables Provisions CurrentAssets ShortTerm Investments In Related Parties ShortTerm Loans And Advances To Related Parties Trade And Other Receivables |
Fixed Asset | Fixed Asset Accumulated Depletion Accumulated Depreciation Depletable Assets Fixed Asset Computers Fixed Asset Copiers Fixed Asset Furniture Fixed Asset Phone Fixed Asset PhotoVideo Fixed Asset Software Fixed Asset Other Tools Equipment Furniture And Fixtures Land Leasehold Improvements Other Fixed Assets Accumulated Amortization Buildings Intangible Assets Machinery And Equipment Vehicles Assets In CourseOf Construction Capital Wip Cumulative Depreciation On IntangibleAssets Intangible Assets Under Development Land Asset Non Current Assets Participating Interests Provisions Fixed Assets |
Other Asset | Other Asset Lease Buyout Other Long Term Assets Security Deposits Accumulated Amortization Of Other Assets Goodwill Licenses Organizational Costs Assets Held ForSale Available For Sale Financial Assets Deferred Tax Investments LongTerm Investments LongTerm Loans And Advances To Related Parties Other Intangible Assets Other Long Term Investments Other Long Term Loans And Advances Prepayments And Accrued Income Provisions Non Current Assets |
Accounts Receivable | Accounts Receivable |
Equity | Opening Balance Equity Partners Equity Retained Earnings Accumulated Adjustment Owners Equity PaidIn Capital Or Surplus Partner Contributions Partner Distributions Preferred Stock Common Stock Treasury Stock Estimated Taxes Healthcare Personal Income Personal Expense Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income CalledUp Share Capital Capital Reserves Dividend Disbursed Equity In Earnings Of Subsiduaries Investment Grants Money Received Against Share Warrants Other Free Reserves Share Application Money Pending Allotment Share Capital Funds |
Expense | Advertising Promotional Bad Debts Bank Charges Charitable Contributions Commissions And Fees Entertainment Entertainment Meals Equipment Rental Finance Costs Global Tax Expense Insurance Interest Paid Legal Professional Fees Office Expenses Office General Administrative Expenses Other Business Expenses Other Miscellaneous Service Cost Promotional Meals Rent Or Lease Of Buildings Repair Maintenance Shipping FreightDelivery Supplies Materials Travel Travel Meals Utilities Auto Cost Of Labor Dues Subscriptions Payroll Expenses Taxes Paid Unapplied Cash BillPayment Expense Utilities Amortization Expense Appropriations To Depreciation Borrowing Cost Commissions And Fees Distribution Costs External Services Extraordinary Charges Income Tax Expense Loss On Discontinued Operations Net Of Tax Management Compensation Other Current Operating Charges Other External Services Other Rental Costs Other Selling Expenses Project Studies Surveys Assessments Purchases Rebates Shipping And Delivery Expense Staff Costs Sundry Travel Expenses General And Admin Expenses Travel Expenses Selling Expense |
Other Expense | Depreciation Exchange Gain Or Loss Other Miscellaneous Expense Penalties Settlements Amortization Gas And Fuel Home Office Home Owner Rental Insurance Other Home Office Expenses Mortgage Interest Rent And Lease Repairs And Maintenance Parking And Tolls Vehicle Vehicle Insurance Vehicle Lease Vehicle LoanInterest Vehicle Loan Vehicle Registration Vehicle Repairs Other Vehicle Expenses Utilities Wash And Road Services Deferred Tax Expense Depletion Exceptional Items Extraordinary Items Income Tax Other Expense Mat Credit Prior Period Items Tax Roundoff Gain Or Loss |
Cost of Goods Sold | Equipment Rental Cos Other Costs Of Service Cos Shipping Freight Delivery Cos Supplies Materials Cogs Cost Of Labor Cos Cost Of Sales Freight And Delivery Cost |
Accounts Payable | Accounts Payable Outstanding Dues Micro Small Enterprise Outstanding Dues Other Than Micro Small Enterprise |
Credit Card | Credit Card |
Long Term Liability | Notes Payable Other Long Term Liabilities Shareholder Notes Payable Accruals And Deferred Income Accrued Long Lerm Liabilities Accrued Vacation Payable Bank Loans Debts Related To Participating Interests Deferred Tax Liabilities Government And Other Public Authorities Group And Associates Liabilities Related To Assets Held ForSale LongTerm Borrowings LongTerm Debit LongTerm Employee Benefit Obligations Obligations Under FinanceLeases Other LongTerm Provisions Provision ForLiabilities Provisions NonCurrent Liabilities Staff And Related Long Term Liability Accounts |
Other Current Liability | Direct Deposit Payable Line Of Credit Loan Payable Global Tax Payable Global Tax Suspense Other Current Liabilities Payroll Clearing Payroll Tax Payable Prepaid Expenses Payable Rents In Trust Liability Trust Accounts Liabilities Federal Income Tax Payable Insurance Payable Sales Tax Payable State Local IncomeTaxPayable Accrued Liabilities Current Liabilities Current Portion EmployeeBenefits Obligations Current Portion Of Obligations Under FinanceLeases Current Tax Liability Dividends Payable Duties And Taxes Interest Payables Provision For Warranty Obligations Provisions CurrentLiabilities ShortTerm Borrowings Social Security Agencies Staff And Related Liability Accounts Sundry Debtors And Creditors Trade And Other Payables |
Income | NonProfit Income Other Primary Income Sales Of ProductIncome Service Fee Income Discounts RefundsGiven Unapplied CashPayment Income Cash ReceiptIncome Operating Grants Other Current OperatingIncome Own Work Capitalized Revenue General Sales Retail Sales Wholesale Savings By TaxScheme |
Other Income | Dividend Income Interest Earned Other Investment Income Other Miscellaneous Income Tax Exempt Interest Gain Loss On Sale Of Fixed Assets Gain Loss On Sale Of Investments Loss On Disposal Of Assets Other Operating Income Unrealised Loss On Securities Net Of Tax |