Skip to main content
December 11, 2018
Solved

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

  • December 11, 2018
  • 2 replies
  • 0 views

I am setting up Quickbooks Online - migrated from desktop this month. 

 

I have vendors that have their own expense account in our GL. They do not have recurring bills, but whenever they send a bill, it is for the same expense. I do not see a place in vendor set up to attach a specific expense account to that vendor. I do not think I should have to enter the expense account every time I enter a bill for that vendor. 

Have I missed a step in the setup?

 

Karen SCR

Best answer by MariaAlmaT

Hello there, @Karen SCR.

 

Thanks for providing the details of your concern. I have some information about attaching an expense account to a vendor.

 

At this time, you can add an expense account to a vendor on the recurring bill template without having to enter recurring bills. This way, you may lessen the step to choose an expense account every time you make a bill for the vendor.

 

To create a recurring template:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under Lists, select Recurring Transactions.
  3. Click the New button at the top right corner.
  4. From the drop-down options for Transaction Type, choose Bill.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Enter the Template name, Payee, expense account you want to assign for this payee under Account, and all other information.
  7. Click Save template.

The next time you enter a bill for the vendor, go to the Recurring Transactions page and choose Use from the drop-down arrow beside Edit of the recurring bill.

 

While the feature to assign an expense account on the vendor set up isn't available, I encourage you to send feedback straight to our product developer to let them know you'd like this added. QuickBooks Online is a constantly evolving platform and the voice of users, like yourself, helps steer the changes that occur.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Choose Feedback.
  3. Enter your request/product suggestion, then click Next.
  4. Select Feedback as the Category.
  5. Click Send message.

Additionally, I want you to know that your voice matters and I'm going to submit feedback based on this interaction. Feedback is sent to the Development Team for determining what features and systems to implement for users.


That should help you assign an expense account to your vendor. Let me know how things go and if you should need anything, I'm just a reply away. Have a most lovely day.

2 replies

December 11, 2018

Hello there, @Karen SCR.

 

Thanks for providing the details of your concern. I have some information about attaching an expense account to a vendor.

 

At this time, you can add an expense account to a vendor on the recurring bill template without having to enter recurring bills. This way, you may lessen the step to choose an expense account every time you make a bill for the vendor.

 

To create a recurring template:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under Lists, select Recurring Transactions.
  3. Click the New button at the top right corner.
  4. From the drop-down options for Transaction Type, choose Bill.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Enter the Template name, Payee, expense account you want to assign for this payee under Account, and all other information.
  7. Click Save template.

The next time you enter a bill for the vendor, go to the Recurring Transactions page and choose Use from the drop-down arrow beside Edit of the recurring bill.

 

While the feature to assign an expense account on the vendor set up isn't available, I encourage you to send feedback straight to our product developer to let them know you'd like this added. QuickBooks Online is a constantly evolving platform and the voice of users, like yourself, helps steer the changes that occur.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Choose Feedback.
  3. Enter your request/product suggestion, then click Next.
  4. Select Feedback as the Category.
  5. Click Send message.

Additionally, I want you to know that your voice matters and I'm going to submit feedback based on this interaction. Feedback is sent to the Development Team for determining what features and systems to implement for users.


That should help you assign an expense account to your vendor. Let me know how things go and if you should need anything, I'm just a reply away. Have a most lovely day.

Karen SCRAuthor
December 11, 2018

Thank you so much. Your instructions were easy to follow! I will also leave feedback for them to contemplate adding this feature to online (it is something I could easily do on desktop). 

 

Karen SCR

December 11, 2018

Hi there, Karen SCR,

 

I'm glad @MariaAlmaT's instructions have pointed you to the right direction!

 

We wanted to make sure you get the best experience when using the QuickBooks Online program. You are always welcome to post your QuickBooks concerns in this forum whenever you need further assistance.

 

Rest assured you have the best people to lend you a helping hand. Thanks for your time today. Have a good one!

May 12, 2021

What a terrible solution when this feature has been on the desktop for as long as I can remember.