Hi there, @TheGodKind.
I'll help you record this transaction in QuickBooks Desktop.
You can set up an owner's draw account in which QBDT to track withdrawals of the company's assets to pay an owner. Then, write a check from it to record the resignation.
Here's how to create an owner's draw account:
- Go to Lists and select Chart of Accounts or press CTRL + A on your keyboard.
- At the bottom left choose Account, then click New.
- Select Equity and click Continue.
- Enter the account name (Owner's Draw is recommended) and description.
- Click Save & Close.
To write a check from an owner's draw account, follow these steps:
- Go to Banking and click Write Checks.
- in the Write Checks window, go to the Pay to the order of section, select the owner, and enter an amount next to the $ sign.
- In the detail area of the check, assign the amount of the check to the equity account you created to record the owner's draws.
- Click Save & Close to record the check.
For more details, check out this article: Set up and process an owner's draw account.
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The Community always has your back, so please let me know if you have any other questions. I'll be more than happy to help. Keep safe.