What QuickBooks export file format does this tool accept?

This tool accepts QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts CSV files. Export from QuickBooks and upload the CSV file directly.

Can I convert QuickBooks CSV to Xero Chart of Accounts?

Yes, this tool converts QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts CSV exports directly to Xero Chart of Accounts CSV format compatible with Xero Chart of Accounts.

How do I import QuickBooks online chart of accounts to Xero Chart of Accounts?

Export your online chart of accounts from QuickBooks, upload the CSV file to this converter, then import the converted file to Xero Chart of Accounts.

Convert QuickBooks Online Chart of Accounts to Xero CSV

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Xero Chart of Accounts CSV Format

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Migrate your QuickBooks Online chart of accounts to Xero. Convert account types, codes, and tax settings automatically.

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Tool Rating

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How to Convert Your File

Export from Quickbooks Online

Accounting → Chart of Accounts → Run Report → Export CSV

Upload and Configure

Upload QBO Chart of Accounts Export CSV and choose Chart of Accounts format

Preview and Download

Review converted data, download Xero-ready file

Import to Xero

Accounting → Chart of Accounts → Import → Upload CSV

Output is in Xero Chart of Accounts CSV format — ready to import directly, no manual reformatting needed.

How People Use This

Chart of accounts is always the first step in a QuickBooks to Xero migration. I converted a client's 85-account QBO COA to Xero format and every account type mapped correctly: bank to BANK, COGS to DIRECTCOSTS, income to REVENUE. The auto-generated account codes saved me from assigning them manually.

We migrated from QuickBooks Online to Xero and the chart of accounts conversion was the part I dreaded most. The tool converted our QBO account export to Xero COA CSV with proper type classification and tax defaults. Expense accounts got INPUT tax and revenue accounts got OUTPUT automatically.

When three clients decided to switch from QuickBooks Online to Xero in the same quarter, I needed a fast way to convert their chart of accounts. Each conversion took about two minutes, with bank accounts flagged for payments and expense accounts enabled for expense claims. No manual type mapping needed.

We converted our QuickBooks Online chart of accounts to Xero during a platform migration. The type-based code generation gave us clean 1xxx/2xxx/3xxx numbering by category, and the tool preserved our existing QBO account numbers where they fit Xero's 10-character limit.

I convert QBO chart of accounts to Xero COA format as the foundation of every migration engagement. The account type mapping handles edge cases like Other Current Asset and Other Current Liability that confuse manual conversions. Clients see their familiar account structure in Xero on day one.

Migrating our chart of accounts from QuickBooks Online to Xero seemed daunting until I ran the conversion. The CSV output imported cleanly into Xero with all account types correctly classified. I used the sequential code option and then entered opening balances using Xero's conversion tool.

Common Conversion Questions

How are QuickBooks account types mapped to Xero?

Key mappings: Bank → BANK, Accounts Receivable → CURRENT, Inventory → INVENTORY, Fixed Asset → FIXED, Accounts Payable → CURRLIAB, Credit Card → CURRLIAB, Income/Sales → REVENUE, Cost of Goods Sold → DIRECTCOSTS, Expense → EXPENSE, Equity → EQUITY. All QBO types have Xero equivalents.

What about opening balances?

This tool converts the account structure only, not balances. After importing accounts, use Xero's conversion balances feature to enter opening balances as of your switchover date.

How long does QBO to Xero conversion take?

Automated conversion (Jet Convert) takes 20 minutes to 5 business days. Fresh start conversions take just a few hours if entering only starting balances.

Why QuickBooks Chart of Accounts Needs Conversion for Xero

Different Account Type Systems

QuickBooks and Xero use completely different account type classifications. QBO has types like "Accounts Receivable", "Cost of Goods Sold", "Other Current Asset". Xero uses codes like CURRENT, CURRLIAB, DIRECTCOSTS, REVENUE. Our converter maps every QBO account type to the correct Xero classification.

Account Code Requirements

Xero requires a unique account code (max 10 characters) for each account. QuickBooks may or may not have account numbers. Our converter can auto-generate type-based codes (1xxx for assets, 2xxx for liabilities, etc.) or preserve existing QBO account numbers if they fit Xero's requirements.

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All conversion runs in your browser. Files are never uploaded to any server.

No Data Retention

Nothing is stored after conversion. Close the tab and your data is gone.

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Field Mapping

How Quickbooks_Online Chart_Of_Accounts fields map to Xero Chart Of Accounts

Quickbooks_Online Chart_Of_Accounts	Source Value		Xero Chart Of Accounts	Target Value	Note
`Account Number`	`4000`	→	`*Code`	`4000`	Account code (unique, max 10 chars)
`Account Name`	`Sales of Product Income`	→	`*Name`	`Sales of Product Income`	Account name (max 150 chars)
`Description`	`Revenue from product sales`	→	`Description`	`Revenue from product sales`	Account description

Why Use This Converter?

Type Mapping

All QBO account types mapped to Xero classification codes.

Code Generation

Auto-generates valid Xero account codes (max 10 characters).

Tax Defaults

Revenue accounts get OUTPUT, expense accounts get INPUT tax.

Bank Account Flags

Bank accounts configured for payments and direct feeds.

Expense Claims

Expense accounts enabled for expense claim submissions.

Browser Privacy

All processing happens locally. Your account data never leaves your device.

Data Transformation

Each QBO account becomes one Xero chart of accounts entry

One row per account from QBO chart of accounts export

Key columns: Account Number, Account Name, Type, Detail Type

1:1 — One input row creates one output row

One chart of accounts record per QBO account

Account Record QBO account types mapped to Xero type codes (BANK, REVENUE, EXPENSE, etc.)

*Code must be unique; *Type must be valid Xero type code

Common Chart of Accounts Import Errors

Issues you might encounter when importing QBO Chart of Accounts Export data to Chart of Accounts - and how we solve them

Duplicate Account Code

Account code already exists

4000 (appears twice)

4000, 4001

We auto-increment duplicate codes

Review account codes after import

Unknown Account Type

QBO account type doesn't map to Xero

Default to EXPENSE for unknown types

Review and manually adjust types in Xero

Account Code Exceeds 10 Characters

Xero limits account code to 10 chars

Codes are truncated automatically

Use shorter account numbers in source

Frequently Asked Questions

Your data never leaves your device. All files are processed entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript - no data is stored on our servers or sent anywhere. There's no account to hack, no database storing your files, and no API connections to your bank or accounting software. You upload, convert, download, and we forget it immediately.

No payment or signup required. You can upload your file, see a free preview of the conversion results, and verify everything looks correct before paying anything. If it doesn't work for your files, you haven't wasted any money. We only charge when you're satisfied and ready to download the final converted file.

You can, but free scripts and AI often miss edge cases that break real-world data: missing SKUs, currency formatting quirks, tax calculation errors, or date format mismatches. We have battle-tested validators specifically designed for accounting software imports that catch these issues before they corrupt your books. Plus, you get instant browser-based conversion without installing Python or managing dependencies.

Sub-account hierarchy is not preserved in the standard export. All accounts import as top-level accounts in Xero. You can reorganize them in Xero after import.

Auto-generate creates: 1xxx for assets, 2xxx for liabilities, 3xxx for equity, 4xxx for revenue, 5xxx for COGS, 6xxx for expenses. Sequential numbering within each type ensures uniqueness.

This tool converts the account structure only, not balances. After importing accounts, use Xero's conversion balances feature to enter opening balances as of your switchover date.

Yes, edit the converted CSV before importing to Xero. Just ensure codes are max 10 characters, unique, and alphanumeric.

All accounts are imported as active. You can archive accounts in Xero after import if they're no longer needed.

Yes, enable account numbers in QuickBooks before conversion. QBO account numbers automatically convert to account codes in Xero during migration.

Duplicate accounts can cause conversion issues. Delete duplicate or inactive accounts before migration to ensure a clean chart of accounts transfer.

You should reconcile all accounts first. Any errors in QuickBooks will carry over to Xero, potentially causing data inconsistencies.

Automated conversion (Jet Convert) takes 20 minutes to 5 business days. Fresh start conversions take just a few hours if entering only starting balances.