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March 4, 2024
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Does anyone know how to so accrual accounting method journals

  • March 4, 2024
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March 5, 2024

Hello sharyn3,

 

Thanks for posting in the Community!

 

Are you trying to record Journal entry in accrual accounting method? If so, you can just simply record a journal entry in QuickBooks Online as long as you are using correct balancing accounts. 

 

To record a journal entry in QuickBooks Online:

 

  1. Click on the + New.
  2. Select Journal entry.
  3. On the first line, select an account from the Account field. Depending on if you need to debit or credit the account, enter the amount in the correct column.
  4. On the next line, select the other account you're moving money to or from. Depending on if you entered a debit or credit on the first line, enter the same amount in the opposite column.
  5. Check the amounts - you should have the same amount in the Credit column on one line and the Debit column on the other. This means the accounts are in balance.
  6. Enter information in the memo section so you know why you made the journal entry.
  7. Select Save and new or Save and close.

Furthermore, accrual method is based on how you set up in your QuickBooks Online account. Here's how to check your settings:

 

  1. Click on the Settings icon.
  2. Click on Account & Settings.
  3. Click on Advanced.
  4. Click on Accounting and verify the Accounting method set.

Check this link to learn more about: Create journal entries in QuickBooks Online.

 

Drop by again in the Community if you have further concerns. I'm around to help you.