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December 5, 2022
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Journal Entry for a loan

  • December 5, 2022
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I have to do a journal entry for a loan that my boss has had. I have the new account balance and the percentage. How do I go about doing the journal entry and setting up new recurring payments that will account for the principle and the interest? Can quickbooks figure the interest or do I have to figure it each time. I would appreciate anyone's help.

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December 6, 2022

Good day, NeeNee2022. 

 

Let me make it up to you by ensuring you'll be able to record a loan in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

To start tracking loans, we'll have to set up a liability and expense account for the loan and interest payments, respectively.

 

  1. Go to Accounting on the left panel.
  2. Within the Chart of Accounts tab, select New to create a new account.
  3. In the Account Type drop-down arrow, select Long-Term Liabilities. From the Detail Type drop-down, select Notes Payable.
  4. Then, Save and close.

 

After that, you'll need to create a check for the loan. I'll show you how:

 

  1. Click the + New button, then select Check.
  2. Choose a Payee, a Payment date, and a Payment method.
  3. From the Payment account drop-down menu, select the bank account.
  4. From the first line, from the Category dropdown, select the account you created to track loans.
  5. On the Amount field, enter the loan amount.
  6. Click Save and close.

 

You can check out this article for more detailed steps: Set up a loan in QuickBooks Online.

 

I also recommend reaching out to your accountant for additional guidance in managing your loans in QBO. Doing so ensures you'll record everything correctly and avoid messing up your books.

 

Should you need any assistance managing your loan payments in QBO. I'm is always here to help.

December 6, 2022

Can you put the principal payment and loan payment on same check?