Fishbowl Advanced error

Fishbowl: Accounting module connection failed

Q: Why does Fishbowl say "The accounting module could not connect to accounting system. The accounting system is not being updated."?

Your Fishbowl accounting integration cannot reach your QuickBooks or Xero account. This usually means the connection credentials expired, the API token was revoked, or network access is blocked.

Warning✕

The accounting module could not connect to accounting system. The accounting system is not being updated.

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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Check whether your integration credentials (login, API key, or access token) have expired or been revoked.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.