I *did* provide a "well-detailed example", as shown in my post copied
below (one line with header info, one line of data). But apparently no
one looked at it to the point of finding my somewhat obvious error (not
complaining, I realize this is a volunteer resource).
So, the other thing I did
By coincidence, I too am trying to import my QuickBooks well-tuned COA
into GnuCash via CSV files. I already knew to try the things
recommended in this thread but still have indeterminate results. I
realize by now that with the time already invested (especially after I
finish writing this), I