Yes you can Make inactive or Active accounts in the chart of accounts
But if you have balance/transactions in those accounts it won't be deleted,system-generated accounts and accounts used by items.
for example Balance sheet accounts if you make an account to inactive account balance amount will be posted to Opening Balance Equity account
Move to the Left navigation pane Accounting > Chart of Accounts > move to the header section of the Chart of accounts right top click the small gear icon > dropdown menu Other section checkmark Include inactive > now move to the relevant row under the Action column click Make active.
It's wonderful to see you in Community. Welcome! When accounts have been made inactive, you can return them to their active state in just a few steps. QuickBooks Online has the features you need to ensure your daily goals can be completed effortlessly. I'd be happy to guide you through the steps!
Here's how to activate an account;
1. Open your Settings ⚙ in the top right of your QuickBooks Online dashboard
2. Select Chart of accounts
3. Click on the small ⚙ above the Action column
4. Checkmark Include inactive
5. Locate the account you want to reactivate
6. Hit Make active in the Action column
That's it!
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