Add expenses

Hello there, @zamboknee.

I'm here to share information about adding an expense to your QuickBooks Desktop account.

Before we begin, I would like to know if the cable is a category or an item.

From the Enter bills page, if the cable is a category, you can add the expense transaction under the expenses tab. If it is an item, you can use the Items tab.

Refer to the screenshot below:

For further guidance, check this link: Guide.

Additionally, here's an article that answers the most frequently asked questions about managing your items in QBDT for Mac: Item Lists in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.

Let me know if you have additional questions about adding expenses in QuickBooks Desktop for Mac. I'm always here to help. Have a great day.

'cables' would be an item that would fall under a category like 'studio gear.'

So basically, I just need to keep track of expenses for one category. I don't have expenses that are a per customer/client basis. They're all 'voice expenses'

Also, how would I enter in the bill as being paid via check or paypal?

I appreciate you for getting back to the thread, @zamboknee.

Thank you for providing us with further information regarding the cables stated above, which would be considered an item that would fall under the category of studio gear.

Could you please confirm if the category you're talking about pertains to an account or a class?

I suggest running a financial report to keep track of your expenses, then customize it to the items you want to track. You can run the Standard Profit and Loss report if it's an account or the Profit and Loss by Class report if the category you're referring to is a class type. Here's how:

1. Go to the Reports menu, then select Report Center.
2. Double-click the type of report you want to create.

Moreover, you can choose a payment type to record a bill as paid by check or PayPal.  

Please check out this link to have references about the QuickBooks Desktop Mac features and preferences: QuickBooks Mac Plus 2022 User's Guide.

I've also included this article if you want to know the different reports and their descriptions in QuickBooks Desktop Mac: Understand reports.

Pleas get back to us if you have further questions or concerns managing your expenses and bills in QuickBooks Desktop Mac. We're always here to help you. Have a great day!