You don’t need to create the accounts and add opening balances. You want to Create the accounts, then make your own Meaningful entries.

Open the chart of accounts and double-click your Fixed Asset cost account to see it as a Register view. Increase the asset by the Basis, and tab around; […]

Resolution for 'cost account issue: 'How do you put an amount of a Fixed Asset so it shows in that account?' available: Yes.

The cost account issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the cost account issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex cost account issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other cost account support options.

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