The Account object
The unique identifier assigned by QuickBooks for this account. This ID is unique among all accounts but not across different object types.
The type of object. This value is always "qbd_account".
The date and time when this account was created, in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss±hh:mm). The time zone is the same as the user's time zone in QuickBooks.
The date and time when this account was last updated, in ISO 8601 format (YYYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss±hh:mm). The time zone is the same as the user's time zone in QuickBooks.
The current version identifier for this account, which changes each time the object is modified. When updating this object, you must provide the most recent version to ensure you're working with the latest data; otherwise, the update will fail. This value is opaque and should not be interpreted.
The case-insensitive name of this account. Not guaranteed to be unique because it does not include the names of its parent objects like fullName does.
The fully-qualified unique name for this account, formed by combining the names of its parent objects with its own name, separated by colons. For example, if an account is under 'Corporate' and has the name 'Accounts Payable', its fullName would be 'Corporate:Accounts Payable'. Unlike name, fullName is guaranteed to be unique across all account objects.
Indicates whether this account is active. Inactive objects are typically hidden from views and reports in QuickBooks Desktop.
The parent account one level above this one in the hierarchy. For example, if this account has a fullName of "Corporate:Accounts Payable", its parent has a fullName of "Corporate". If this account is at the top level, parent will be null.
The depth level of this account in the hierarchy. A top-level account has a sublevel of 0; each subsequent sublevel increases this number by 1. For example, a account with a fullName of "Corporate:Accounts Payable" would have a sublevel of 1.
The classification of this account, indicating its purpose within the chart of accounts.
accounts_payable, accounts_receivable, bank, cost_of_goods_sold, credit_card, equity, expense, fixed_asset, income, long_term_liability, non_posting, other_asset, other_current_asset, other_current_liability, other_expense, other_income Indicates if this account is a special account automatically created by QuickBooks for specific purposes.
accounts_payable, accounts_receivable, condense_item_adjustment_expenses, cost_of_goods_sold, direct_deposit_liabilities, estimates, exchange_gain_loss, inventory_assets, item_receipt_account, opening_balance_equity, payroll_expenses, payroll_liabilities, petty_cash, purchase_orders, reconciliation_differences, retained_earnings, sales_orders, sales_tax_payable, uncategorized_expenses, uncategorized_income, undeposited_funds Indicates whether this account is used for tracking taxes.
The account number assigned to this account in QuickBooks. Account numbers appear in the chart of accounts, reports, and graphs. Note that if the "Use Account Numbers" preference is turned off in QuickBooks, the account number may not be visible in the user interface, but it can still be set and retrieved through the API.
The bank account number or identifying note for this account. Access to this field may be restricted based on permissions.
A longer explanation of the name of this account.
The current balance of this account, excluding balances from any subordinate accounts. Represented as a decimal string. Note that income accounts and balance sheet accounts may not have balances.
The combined balance of this account and all its subordinate accounts. Represented as a decimal string. If there are no subaccounts, totalBalance and balance are the same.
The sales tax code associated with this account, indicating whether it is taxable or non-taxable. Default codes include 'NON' (non-taxable) and 'TAX' (taxable). If QuickBooks is not set up to charge sales tax, it will assign the default non-taxable code to all sales.
The tax line information associated with this account, used for tax reporting purposes.
Indicates how this account is classified for cash flow reporting. If none, the account has not been classified. If not_applicable, the account does not qualify to be classified (e.g., a bank account tracking cash transactions is not part of a cash flow report).
financing, investing, none, not_applicable, operating The account's currency. For built-in currencies, the name and code are standard international values. For user-defined currencies, all values are editable.
The custom fields added by the user to this account object as a data extension. These fields are not part of the standard QuickBooks object.