Hi robin@concretein,
Welcome to the Community. It's essential to correctly record your inventories to keep track of your books. QuickBooks Desktop is a flexible program that simplifies the way you manage your books. I'd be glad to help.
Based on what you've described, I feel you'd benefit more from contacting our support team outside of the community. They'll be able to point you in the right direction to keep your books balanced. You can review this article to reach out to our support team.
Let me know if you have questions, I'll be happy to help.
