Hey there, carol139.
I appreciate you turning to the Community for support. Making sure you're recording your transactions properly is an essential step for maintaining clean books. I would be happy to point you in the right direction.
To ensure accuracy in your books, I recommend reaching out to an accounting professional for expert advice. They'll be able to guide you in choosing the correct transaction type as well as which accounts to affect so that your accounts can end up with the right balance.
Having an accountant can be beneficial for you and your business. You can add your accountant to your books by following the steps listed here. If you don't have an accountant, you can find one who has experience using QuickBooks near you by clicking here.
If you have any other questions, feel free to reach back out