We just opened a 2nd QBO Advanced account because the old company file was so junked up.  I had NO IDEA Intuit would install a lengthy standard COA!!!!  That was 50% of what I was trying to get away from by opening a new company file!  Aaaaargh! 

Luckily I can clean up their ridiculous COA and put in my own before any transactions are entered. Appreciate your hint to rename the accounts I need to make inactive.  What does AAA stand for in your naming system:  original account name?  

Thanks for your help, and for fixing QB/Intuit's stupidity!