Once a file is opened for import, what is the next step in the import process?

• A. Map the fields to import existing QuickBooks fields
• B. Validate the data
• C. Preview data
• D. Start import

Answer: (A)

Mapping the fields to QuickBooks fields is the next step because this is where you tell QuickBooks which column in your file corresponds to which field in QuickBooks. Without this alignment, QuickBooks wouldn’t know where to place data like dates, amounts, names, descriptions, or accounts, and the import could fail or import data into the wrong places. Once the fields are mapped, you can preview the data to verify the mapping, then validate and proceed with the import. The other steps come after mapping, since you need the structure defined first for accurate validation, previewing, and importing.