How do I reclass a balance from one account to another?

Question

Does Odoo have any kind of reclassification function that will help me empty the balance in an account periodically?
I need to do this periodically: to move expenses to cogs; to correct a mistake; or to signify that long-term assets or liabilities have become current.

Ray Carnes (ray) · Answer

Available with Odoo 14, Odoo 15, Odoo 16, and Odoo 17

If you notice a balance on your Trial Balance that should be reclassified, you can access the Journal Items directly:

In this case we notice a balance of $225 sits in WIP and we want this reclassed to a manufacturing payroll liability account.

Select all Journal Items:

From the *Action* Menu, select *Automatic Entries*:

Select *Change Account* and enter the account to move the balance to:

The following Journal Entry is posted:

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