Fixing QuickBooks Unable to Create an Accountants Copy File Error

The error message 'QuickBooks Unable to Generate an Accountant's Copy File' pops up while create or email the accountant copy in the QuickBooks program. The accountant copy provides contains critical accounting information indispensable for users. Users are advised to go through the entire section of this article to find easy resolutions to fix QuickBooks unable to create an accountants copy file error.

Multiple troubleshooting methods to rectify QuickBooks Unable to Create Accountant's Copy File Error

Troubleshoot 1: Delete Special Characters in Company File

Users need to ensure that there is no special character, including a comma, in the name of the Company File.

• Head to the company file folder.
• Right-click the file and click on Rename.
• Now, remove any special characters and spaces from the company file name.

Troubleshoot 2: Ensure that QuickBooks is updated to the latest version

• Run QuickBooks and click on the "Help"
• After that, click on Update QuickBooks Desktop

• Choose the 'Update Now' tab and ensure that the 'Reset' Update box is checked.
• Checkmark the "Get Updates"

• Wait till the update has completed. After the successful completion, restart QuickBooks Desktop.
• Give consent to the prompt for installing the downloaded updates.
• When the Installation is complete, restart QuickBooks.