Hi Derek,
I still think it's a bug because there is clearly an option NOT to
default to "Double Line", yet these accounts DO default to "Double Line".
If these accounts need to be treated differently, there should be
another option for other account types if they are treated differently.
I probably want them to remain Account Receivable as I'm sure some
reports would use the account type to give a report of how much money is
due, for example.
The honest answer is I started using this software 18 years ago before I
knew much about accounting, and I was an IT contractor sending 1 invoice
per month.
Now though, I'm glad I did it that way because I have numerous web-based
systems that use the data from GnuCash and send invoices and chaser
emails automatically. GnuCash wouldn't be able to automate that
considering we have hundreds of clients now.
I tried to delete the parent Accounts Receivable account and it said I
must first delete or move the sub-accounts.
I think if this really is desired behaviour there should be options:
Edit > Preferences > Register Defaults > Double line view
(Asset/Liability accounts)
Edit > Preferences > Register Defaults > Double line view (Accounts
Receivable/Liability accounts)
It's a minor irritation, but most definitely a bug in my opinion.
Kind regards,
Paul Feakins
Managing Director
Antropy.co.uk <https://antropy.co.uk>
Antropy Ltd, Crawley Business Centre, Stephenson Way, Crawley, RH10 1TN
<https://maps.app.goo.gl/QQ2iBRDE5mHuHA7G6>
Antropy Ltd | Reg No: 06468795 | Registered in England & Wales
On 19/02/2026 14:23, Derek Atkins wrote:
Hi,
On Thu, February 19, 2026 9:17 am, Paul Feakins wrote:
Hi Geert,
[snip]
I am starting to think this really is a genuine bug rather than desired
behaviour.
Nope, this is specific, desired behavior of the business account types.
And you are correct, once you have data in the account, you are not
allowed to change the type by hand. Again, not a bug -- it's designed
that way so as not to break the business features.
Something you can try... (MAKE A BACKUP FIRST IN CASE THIS DOESN'T WORK)..
Try to delete the A/R account. GnuCash /should/ ask you where to move the
transactions, and you should be able to select an Asset account.
I say "should" because I don't remember if this action is blocked, too.
This is why I suggest making a backup, so if it doesn't work you can exit
gnucash and restore the backup.
I am pretty familiar with GnuCash having used it since 2008 when I
started my business, it has been fantastic and I've integrated it with
other open source systems to create a pretty good accounting system.
I'm just curious -- if you're using it for your business, why don't you
use the Invoice/Bill features?
-derek
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