diff --git a/docs/api-guide/viewsets.md b/docs/api-guide/viewsets.md
index 1062cb32c..854ccd9df 100644
--- a/docs/api-guide/viewsets.md
+++ b/docs/api-guide/viewsets.md
@@ -187,6 +187,7 @@ Note that you can use any of the standard attributes or method overrides provide
         A simple ViewSet for viewing and editing the accounts
         associated with the user.
         """
+        model = Account
         serializer_class = AccountSerializer
         permission_classes = [IsAccountAdminOrReadOnly]