diff --git a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.js b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.js
index 1a57a09..f98cbb6 100644
--- a/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.js
+++ b/erpnext/stock/doctype/item/item.js
@@ -654,3 +654,11 @@
 		frm.layout.refresh_sections();
 	}
 });
+
+frappe.ui.form.on("Item", {
+	setup: function(frm) {
+		// #13478 : Default Accounts in Item from Item Group
+		cur_frm.add_fetch('item_group', 'default_expense_account', 'expense_account');
+		cur_frm.add_fetch('item_group', 'default_income_account', 'income_account');
+	},
+});