I'm delighted to have you join this forum, blysk. I can provide insight to help you manage personal expenses made to your account.
Whenever you pay for personal expenses using a company account, it's best to keep track of them and categorise these entries, so your books stay balanced. You can pay for it or at a later time. Here's how:
Step 1: Record a personal expense from a business account
- Go to the + New icon and select Check or Expense.
- Choose a Payee from the drop-down ▼ menu. Then, select the Bank Account, Cash Account, or Credit Card you used to make the purchase.
- In the Category details section, select the drop-down menu ▼ to choose the tax category that fits your needs.
- Enter the Amount of the purchase, then click Save and close or Save and new.
Step 2: Reimburse the company
- Go to + New and select Bank Deposit.
- Click on the Account to add the reimbursement, and select the Date.
- Go to the Add funds to this deposit section. In the Received From field, enter the person who made the personal expense, then select the account. Add the person as a customer if they aren't in your books already. Even if they're not a customer, this is the best option.
- Then, select the Payment Method and enter the reimbursement amount.
- Once done, Save and close or Save and new.
I'm also including this resource for additional guidance: Pay for personal expenses from a business credit card or bank account in QuickBooks Online.
Once ready, you can manually track and categorise these entries from your banking feeds. This helps ensure the accuracy of your accounts.
In addition to that, you may utilise this resource to help you review your accounts, so they always match your bank and credit card statements: Reconcile an account in QuickBooks Online.
I'll be on this thread anytime you need further assistance managing online transactions in your account. Please don't hesitate to reply to this post, and I'll make sure to get you covered. Keep safe and have a great day!
