How do I record a supplier invoice but not pay it until a later date?

Congratulations on obtaining a new asset into the Company, @opus1956.

I can share a few insights on how to record the loan for an asset and fees. Firstly, you'll have to set up a liability account to track the loan amount.

Here's how to set up a liability account for a loan:

1. Go to Settings ⚙ and select Chart of accounts.
2. Select New to create a new account.
3. From the Account Type ▼ dropdown, select Non-current liabilities. Note: If you plan to pay off the loan by the end of the current financial year, select Current liabilities instead.
4. From the Detail Type ▼ dropdown, select Notes Payable (or Loan Payable).
5. Give the account a relevant name, like "Loan for a car" or "Covid-19 relief loan."
6. Choose when you want to start tracking your finances. In the Unpaid balance field, enter the amount in the account, and determine the as of date. Enter today's date if you want to start tracking immediately.
7. Select Save and Close.

Next is to create a journal entry to apply the loan to the proper asset accounts.

1. Select + New.
2. Select Journal entry.
3. On the first line, select the liability account you just created from the Account dropdown. Enter the loan amount in the Credits column.
4. On the second line, select your bank account from the Account dropdown. Enter the same loan amount in the Debits column.
5. When you're done, select Save and close.

You can enter a bill for today for the fees to be paid later. Then create a check when paying for the supplier invoice. If you pay the bill with cash, use the Pay bills function. Take a look at this article for more details: Enter bills and record bill payments in QuickBooks Online.

For the loan and asset recording reference, you can check this article: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online. This includes how to record a loan repayment.

Additionally, I suggest consulting your accountant for professional advice to keep your books accurate.

Please let me know if you have other questions with recording transactions. I'm always here to help you more. Have a good one!