Changing Names of General Ledger Accounts

You can change the name of an account by clicking its Edit link on the Chart of Accounts page. NetSuite automatically updates existing records when you change an account name.

To change general ledger account names:

1. Go to Lists > Accounting > Accounts.

2. Click Edit next to the account to rename.

3. Enter the name of the account in the Name field.

   Text entered in the Name field appears on the income statement and in lists.

4. Enter the description in the Description field.

   Text entered in the Description field shows only on your list of accounts. This is helpful for internal accounting use.

5. Click Save.

Related Topics:

• Adding or Changing Account Numbers
• Merging Accounts
• Deleting Accounts and Making Accounts Inactive
• Making Changes to Accounts

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