Have A/P impact P&L Statement

Hi there, @steve-fitzgerald. 

I can share some insights about why Account Payable not impacting your Profit and Loss.  

The Accounts Payable and your bank account, are classified as Balance Sheet accounts. The Profit and Loss report is driven by income and expense accounts, which the balance sheet don't affect it. 

Let me share this link in case you want to learn and understand what is reported on the Profit and Loss report in QuickBooks. 

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