I am trying to set up QuickBooks Desktop and can't figure out how to enter an opening balance for Accounts Receivable ...

Hi there allanri,

It's vital that all your transactions are entered properly in your books so that your accounts can be balanced. QuickBooks Desktop is a great tool able to help you keep track of the money you owe to suppliers, as well as the money owed to you by customers. I can point you in the right direction to enter opening balances.

In order to enter opening balances for Accounts receivable, they would need to be entered as invoices for each customer owing you money. This information can be seen in the Customer or supplier balances in the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable section of this article.

If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out here.