update_account
Update an existing chart-of-accounts entry. Code uniqueness is enforced.
Example AI prompts
Type any of these into Claude Desktop, Claude Code, or Cursor — InvoiceCave's MCP server will route them to update_account automatically.
“Use this tool to update an existing account.”
Use it in 30 seconds
Related tools
More from the Chart of Accounts & Journals category.
list_accountsList chart of accounts. Optionally filter by type (Asset, Liability, Equity, Revenue, Expense).
list_journal_entriesList journal entries. Optionally filter by status (Draft, Posted, Void).
create_accountCreate a new account in the chart of accounts. Codes must be unique within the org.
delete_accountDelete an account. Fails if it has any journal lines — deactivate via update_account isActive=false instead.
seed_chart_of_accountsSeed the org with a standard 39-account chart of accounts (Assets/Liabilities/Equity/Revenue/Expense). Fails if any accounts already exist.
create_journal_entryCreate a journal entry. Validates double-entry (sum of debits must equal sum of credits). Pass status=
post_journal_entryPost a Draft journal entry. Updates affected account balances. Cannot be undone — to reverse, use void_journal_entry.
void_journal_entryVoid a journal entry. If it was Posted, account balances are reversed. Voided entries cannot be edited.
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