Set the opening balance for a balance sheet account

1. Open Account Information for an account:
   1. Click the Gear icon > Chart of Accounts.
   2. Select the account and click its drop-down arrow under the Action column.
   3. Select Edit.
2. Enter a Balance and as of date. Click for help on entering opening balances for different types of accounts:
   • Bank accounts
   • Liabilities
   • Fixed assets, other current assets, and equity accounts
   • Accounts that track the cost of depreciable assets
   • Accounts that track the depreciation
3. Click Save.

Note: If you don't see Balance and as of fields, you can enter an opening balance transaction or edit the opening balance.