Available in Sage 50 Premium Accounting and higher.
Add or Rename a Department
In the Departments Settings window, you can:
Add a department
- In the Home window, on the Setup menu, select Settings. Open General (Accounts), and then click Departments.
 - Type the new department Code on a blank line.
 - Type the new department Description.
 - By default, all accounts are assigned to a new department. To remove accounts assigned to the department, click Assign accounts and change the accounts.
 - Click OK.
 
Rename or renumber a department
- In the Home window, on the Setup menu, select Settings. Open General (Accounts), and then click Departments.
 - Select the department Code or Description you want to change.
 - Make your changes
 - Click OK.