How can you merge duplicate accounts in QuickBooks?

Merging duplicate accounts in QuickBooks can be accomplished by selecting one of the duplicate accounts and utilizing the Merge option available in the Edit menu. This allows users to combine the data from the two accounts into a single account, thereby maintaining the transaction history and avoiding confusion that arises from having multiple entries for the same account.

This method is efficient and designed within QuickBooks to ensure that no data is lost in the process. When you merge accounts, QuickBooks automatically transfers all transactions from the account being merged into the primary account you have selected, simplifying account management.

The other options don't provide a direct or effective way to handle duplicate accounts. Contacting customer support may not be necessary since the software already includes built-in functionalities to manage such issues. Deleting one account and re-entering data is not a viable solution because it risks losing important transaction history associated with the deleted account. Exporting accounts to a spreadsheet for manual merging is also cumbersome and not straightforward, as it entails additional steps and potential inaccuracies. Using the built-in Merge feature in QuickBooks streamlines this process effectively.