# Fishbowl: Accounting module connection failed

> Fishbowl cannot sync with your accounting system due to a connection issue.

## What it means

Fishbowl tried to sync data with your QB or Xero account and the connection failed. Transactions and data entered in Fishbowl are not being sent to your accounting system, creating a sync gap until the connection is restored.

## What to check

- Can you manually log into QB/Xero from your browser? If not, the account may be down or inaccessible.
- Check whether your integration credentials (login, API key, or access token) have expired or been revoked.
- Confirm your network allows outbound connections to your accounting system.
- Review the integration settings in Fishbowl to verify they match your current QB/Xero setup.

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*From Israel Lopez Consulting (ILC). Custom Fishbowl Inventory integrations and software, and Fishbowl experts since 2015. Written by Israel Lopez. Questions about this topic, or want to reach the people who wrote it? Visit https://israellopezconsulting.com/contact*