Account — Special Accounts

This guide explains how to rename the built-in Special Accounts control account and adjust its presentation in your financial statements.

To access the form for editing the Special Accounts account:

1. Go to the Settings tab.
2. Click on Chart of Accounts.
3. Click the Edit button for the Special Accounts account.

The form contains the following fields:

Name

Enter the name of the account. The default name is Special Accounts, but you can rename it as desired.

Code

Enter a code for the account if you want to include one.

Group

Select the group on the Balance Sheet under which this account should be presented.

Cash Flow Statement

Select the group on the Cash Flow Statement under which this account should appear.

After making your changes, click the Update button to save.

Note: You cannot delete the Special Accounts control account. It is automatically added to your Chart of Accounts when you create at least one special account. For more information, see Special Accounts.