This form allows to rename built-in Retained earnings
account.
To access this form, go to Settings
, then Chart of Accounts
, then click Edit
button for Retained earnings
account.
The form contains the following fields:
Enter the name for this account. The default name is Retained earnings
, but you can rename it to better suit your business needs.
Optionally, enter an account code. Codes help organize accounts and can be used for searching and sorting in reports.
Select the Balance Sheet
group where this account should appear. The default is the Equity
group, which is appropriate for retained earnings.
Click Update
button to save your changes.
This account cannot be deleted, it is automatically added to your Chart of Accounts
for every business.