A QBJ file carries general journal entries from QuickBooks Desktop. An accountant makes adjusting entries in a copy of the client's company file and sends them as a QBJ file; the client imports it and reviews the entries before adding them. It is not an invoice or a bank statement, not a file that Klarbon can read. Klarbon support is planned, not available yet.
What is in a QBJ file?
| Part | Holds |
|---|---|
| Journal entries | one or more general journal entries |
| Lines | account, debit or credit amount, memo |
| Selection | whether the client may leave out single entries |
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Program | QuickBooks Desktop; check the import options in your edition |
| Made by | an accountant, in a copy of the company file |
| Imported by | the client, into the original company file |
Intuit describes how journal entries from an accountant are imported (Intuit).
QBJ or IIF?
| QBJ | IIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Holds | general journal entries | lists and many transaction types |
| Review on import | yes, entry by entry | no |
What does Klarbon do with QBJ files?
Klarbon does not support QBJ today; showing the entries in a QBJ file is planned, not available yet. Klarbon does not create journal entries or change anyone's books. Klarbon works with invoices and bank statements; see supported bank statement files.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a QBJ file?
A file of general journal entries from QuickBooks Desktop. An accountant makes adjusting entries in a copy of the client's company file and sends them as a QBJ file, which the client imports into their own books.
How do I import a QBJ file?
Save the file, open your company file in QuickBooks Desktop and import it. The Add General Journal Entries window lists the entries, and you can untick any you do not want, unless the accountant has required all of them.
Is a QBJ file an invoice or a bank statement?
Neither. It holds journal entries, debits and credits to accounts. Importing it changes the books directly.
Sources
- Intuit, import journal entries from your accountant in QuickBooks Desktop quickbooks.intuit.com