Hi there, @Michael Lightman. Glad to have you here in the Community.
I'm happy to share some information about assemblies. QuickBooks Desktop for Mac currently does not have units of measure or assembly items. You only have the option to group your items but can't build assemblies for them. To group items, follow the steps below:
- Go to Lists and select Items.
- Click the Plus (+) icon at the bottom of the list.
- Click New Item.
- In the Type field of the New Item screen, select Group.
- In the Group Name/Number field, enter the description of the group item.
- In the Item column, select the items that you want to include in this group.
- In the Qty column, enter the quantity you want QuickBooks to register for each item when you use the group item on a form. If you do not enter numbers, QuickBooks assumes that the amount of each piece is 1. You can always change the quantities when you enter a sale or purchase.
- (Optional) Fill in any custom fields that apply to this group of items.
As a workaround, you can use a third-party application that works with QuickBooks Mac to create your assemblies. You may visit the Apps for QuickBooks Desktop site to check for available third-party applications.
While this option isn't available, it would be great if you can send this preference to our developers. You can track your suggestion here: https://sfloop.intuit.com/j/feedback?product=QuickBooksMac&version=2016&release=R28&subproduct=Pro.
That should get your suggestion directly to our Development Team, who considers feedback for QuickBooks enhancement. I'll do the same thing in my end to reinforce your request.
You might want to check this manual to know more about the QuickBooks for Mac 2019 User Guide.
Please let me know if you need further assistance. I'm here to help you anytime. Wishing you and your business continued success in all that you do.