Sorry, it's not a bug, and we're not adding another option for it. If anything, the bug is allowing the user to turn off double-line-mode at all! But your objection is duly noted. :)
Also, yes, if you actually have subaccounts (WHY?? There's no reason for multiple A/R or A/P accounts unless you're using multiple currencies) then yes, you would need to clear out the subaccounts first. The only reports that expect the A/R or A/P account types are the business reports (customer report, ageing report, etc), bills-due reminder, etc. -derek On Thu, February 19, 2026 9:49 am, Paul Feakins wrote: > 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 >> -- Derek Atkins 617-623-3745 [email protected] www.ihtfp.com Computer and Internet Security Consultant _______________________________________________ gnucash-user mailing list [email protected] To update your subscription preferences or to unsubscribe: https://lists.gnucash.org/mailman/listinfo/gnucash-user ----- Please remember to CC this list on all your replies. You can do this by using Reply-To-List or Reply-All.
