diff --git a/src/engine/Transaction.c b/src/engine/Transaction.c
index b39a5817c6..85a9932f64 100644
--- a/src/engine/Transaction.c
+++ b/src/engine/Transaction.c
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@
  * 2 -- splits without oparents will be forced into a
  *      lost & found account.  (Not implemented)
  */
-int force_double_entry = 1;
+int force_double_entry = 0;
 
 /********************************************************************\
  * Because I can't use C++ for this project, doesn't mean that I    *