> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://learn.withessential.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://learn.withessential.com/reporting-and-integrations/accounting.md).

# Accounting

Connect your accounting system, choose account mappings, and understand what syncs from Essential.

Accounting setup lives in Settings > Invoicing. The Accounting section is available to users who can set up integrations and whose business has invoicing enabled.

QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop are the standard in-app accounting connections. NetSuite and Sage Intacct can also be set up for customers whose accounting team needs those providers; if they are not visible in Settings, contact Essential to enable and configure them.

## Common tasks

* [Connecting QuickBooks Online](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-quickbooks-online.md)
* [Connecting QuickBooks Desktop (Web Connector)](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-quickbooks-desktop-web-connector.md)
* [Account mapping for QuickBooks](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/account-mapping-for-quickbooks.md)
* [What syncs to QuickBooks](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/what-syncs-to-quickbooks.md)
* [Connecting NetSuite](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-netsuite.md)
* [NetSuite account mapping and sync behavior](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/netsuite-account-mapping-and-sync-behavior.md)
* [Connecting Sage Intacct](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-sage-intacct.md)
* [Sage Intacct account mapping and sync behavior](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/sage-intacct-account-mapping-and-sync-behavior.md)
* [Feature availability and setup](/getting-started/getting-started/feature-availability-and-setup.md)

## All guides

* [Connecting QuickBooks Online](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-quickbooks-online.md)
* [Connecting QuickBooks Desktop (Web Connector)](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-quickbooks-desktop-web-connector.md)
* [Account mapping for QuickBooks](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/account-mapping-for-quickbooks.md)
* [What syncs to QuickBooks](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/what-syncs-to-quickbooks.md)
* [Connecting NetSuite](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-netsuite.md)
* [NetSuite account mapping and sync behavior](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/netsuite-account-mapping-and-sync-behavior.md)
* [Connecting Sage Intacct](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/connecting-sage-intacct.md)
* [Sage Intacct account mapping and sync behavior](/reporting-and-integrations/accounting/sage-intacct-account-mapping-and-sync-behavior.md)


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