How do I add a short term loan to QBO? is it considered other current Liabilities since it needs to be paid off within 12months?

I know some ways how to add a short-term liability in QuickBooks Online (QBO), Zitro. Let me walk you through the process. 

To set up a short-term loan in QBO, you need to create an account in the Chart of Accounts (COA) before creating a Journal Entry (JE). To access the COA, click on the Gear icon and create your account from there. 

Here's how: 

Step 1: Set up the Short-Term Loan account in your COA

1. Go to the Gear icon and choose the Chart of Accounts under the Your Company column.
2. Click New right beside the Run report button. 
3. In the Account Type field, choose Other Current Liabilities. 
4. Within the Detail Type field, click Other Current Liabilities. 
5. You can also rename the Name field into Short Term Loan or anything that suits to your needs. 
6. From the Unpaid balance, you can type your loan amount in there. 
7. Fill up other fields according to your preferences.
8. Once done, click Save and Close.

You can check out this article for steps 2 and 3 since this resource explains how to record a loan repayment and create a Journal Entry. When you're ready to pay back the loan, it'll come in handy: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online. 

It's also best to consult your accountant for more accuracy. 

Furthermore, you can also make the Journal Entry recurring by tapping the Make Recurring option located at the bottom of your Journal Entry window. 

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