Adjust an stock item's starting value

This feature is available only for companies that track stock items in QuickBooks Plus.

If you made a mistake when you set up an item for stock tracking, or if you need to add additional info, you can edit the item's starting value.

Need to adjust stock quantities instead? Learn how

Changing an item's starting value can have wide-ranging effects. If you're not sure what to do, ask your accountant.

  1. Click the Gear icon > Products and Services.

  2. Find the stock item you want to adjust.
  3. In the Action column, click the drop-down arrow and select Adjust starting value.
  4. Make your changes as needed.
  5. To change the item's stock asset account, go to the Products and Services page and edit the item.

  6. Click Save and close.

See also

Adjust stock quantities