Here’s How to Convert Accountants Copy As A Regular Company File

 While working on QuickBooks, sometimes the company file gets damaged and users want to record the transactions without any restrictions and need to change the accountant’s copy as a regular company file. It can only be converted in QuickBooks Desktop Premier Accountant and Enterprise Accountant. This blog will brief you with the steps to convert QuickBooks accountant copy to a regular company file. So, read carefully until the end.

If you’re experiencing any problem while converting QuickBooks Accountant’s copy as the Company File, then get in touch with the certified QuickBooks professionals by dialing us on our helpline number 1.800.417.5147

Accountant's copy to a regular company file



Before converting the Accountant’s copy to a regular company file it is important to create a backup of the company file. Here’s how to create a backup file:

Creating a Back Up of the Company File

Following are the steps to create the back up of your company file manually:

  • Within QuickBooks, move to the File menu.
  • Choose the Switch to Single-User Mode option.
  • Get to the File menu again and select Back up Company.
  • After that, select Create Local Backup.
  • In the same window, click Local Backup then Next.
  • Within the Local Backup Only section, click Browse and choose the location where you want to save the backup file.
  • Users can select the number of backups they want to keep.
  • Click OK when you’re ready.
  • Click Save it Now then Next.
  • A confirmation message appears on the screen after QuickBooks creates the backup company file.

Converting Accountants Copy as a regular Company File 

Given below are the steps to change the accountant’s copy as a regular company file:

  • Open up the Accountant’s copy.
  • Get to the File menu.
  • Choose the Send Company File option.
  • Select Accountant’s Copy.
  • Next, click Convert Accountant’s Copy to Company File.
  • Click OK to confirm the action.
  • Choose the location where you want to save the. QBW file and change the name of the file.
  • Click Save.
  • When the process finishes, click OK.

Points to Remember

  • Users can no longer import an accountant’s changes after converting the file.
  • After converting, users need to re-enter the changes they made to the original company file. 

That’s all about converting QuickBooks Accountant’s copy as the regular copy file. We hope you find this blog helpful. If you’re facing issues with the same, then contact the QuickBooks support team by dialing our customer service number 1.800.417.5147.

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