You can change the description or name of your Cost Account without affecting your General Ledger (GL) batch setup. GL batches use the Cost Code to determine how to map your Cost Accounts to Ledger Accounts.
To change the description:
Go to Payroll, Maintenance, General, Cost Accounts.
Edit the Cost Account.
Enter the new Description. Description is the last field on the Cost Account screen and you may need to scroll down to locate it if you have a number of positions in your Cost Account structure.
Click OK.
Note: If you update a position in the Cost Account, this will change the Cost Code. You should review the GL Batch after doing so to ensure that the updated Cost Account is mapped. Refer to Add a new Cost Account to the General Ledger Batch for more information.