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Karen SCR
Level 3

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

I am setting up Quickbooks Online - migrated from desktop this month. 

 

I have vendors that have their own expense account in our GL. They do not have recurring bills, but whenever they send a bill, it is for the same expense. I do not see a place in vendor set up to attach a specific expense account to that vendor. I do not think I should have to enter the expense account every time I enter a bill for that vendor. 

Have I missed a step in the setup?

 

Karen SCR

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Best answer December 11, 2018

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MariaAlmaT
QuickBooks Team

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Hello there, @Karen SCR.

 

Thanks for providing the details of your concern. I have some information about attaching an expense account to a vendor.

 

At this time, you can add an expense account to a vendor on the recurring bill template without having to enter recurring bills. This way, you may lessen the step to choose an expense account every time you make a bill for the vendor.

 

To create a recurring template:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under Lists, select Recurring Transactions.
  3. Click the New button at the top right corner.
  4. From the drop-down options for Transaction Type, choose Bill.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Enter the Template name, Payee, expense account you want to assign for this payee under Account, and all other information.
  7. Click Save template.

The next time you enter a bill for the vendor, go to the Recurring Transactions page and choose Use from the drop-down arrow beside Edit of the recurring bill.

 

While the feature to assign an expense account on the vendor set up isn't available, I encourage you to send feedback straight to our product developer to let them know you'd like this added. QuickBooks Online is a constantly evolving platform and the voice of users, like yourself, helps steer the changes that occur.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Choose Feedback.
  3. Enter your request/product suggestion, then click Next.
  4. Select Feedback as the Category.
  5. Click Send message.

Additionally, I want you to know that your voice matters and I'm going to submit feedback based on this interaction. Feedback is sent to the Development Team for determining what features and systems to implement for users.


That should help you assign an expense account to your vendor. Let me know how things go and if you should need anything, I'm just a reply away. Have a most lovely day.

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MariaAlmaT
QuickBooks Team

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Hello there, @Karen SCR.

 

Thanks for providing the details of your concern. I have some information about attaching an expense account to a vendor.

 

At this time, you can add an expense account to a vendor on the recurring bill template without having to enter recurring bills. This way, you may lessen the step to choose an expense account every time you make a bill for the vendor.

 

To create a recurring template:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Under Lists, select Recurring Transactions.
  3. Click the New button at the top right corner.
  4. From the drop-down options for Transaction Type, choose Bill.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Enter the Template name, Payee, expense account you want to assign for this payee under Account, and all other information.
  7. Click Save template.

The next time you enter a bill for the vendor, go to the Recurring Transactions page and choose Use from the drop-down arrow beside Edit of the recurring bill.

 

While the feature to assign an expense account on the vendor set up isn't available, I encourage you to send feedback straight to our product developer to let them know you'd like this added. QuickBooks Online is a constantly evolving platform and the voice of users, like yourself, helps steer the changes that occur.

 

Here's how:

  1. Go to the Gear icon.
  2. Choose Feedback.
  3. Enter your request/product suggestion, then click Next.
  4. Select Feedback as the Category.
  5. Click Send message.

Additionally, I want you to know that your voice matters and I'm going to submit feedback based on this interaction. Feedback is sent to the Development Team for determining what features and systems to implement for users.


That should help you assign an expense account to your vendor. Let me know how things go and if you should need anything, I'm just a reply away. Have a most lovely day.

Karen SCR
Level 3

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Thank you so much. Your instructions were easy to follow! I will also leave feedback for them to contemplate adding this feature to online (it is something I could easily do on desktop). 

 

Karen SCR

Anonymous
Not applicable

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Hi there, Karen SCR,

 

I'm glad @MariaAlmaT's instructions have pointed you to the right direction!

 

We wanted to make sure you get the best experience when using the QuickBooks Online program. You are always welcome to post your QuickBooks concerns in this forum whenever you need further assistance.

 

Rest assured you have the best people to lend you a helping hand. Thanks for your time today. Have a good one!

JBerry
Level 1

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Unfortunately, that appears to be more steps than just selecting the expense account.  QB definitely needs to work on this, thanks!  Also, would need it to work for checks and credit card charges not only bills.  It needs to be attached to the Vendor as in Desktop.

HoneyLynn_G
QuickBooks Team

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

Hello there, JBerry.

 

Thank you for taking your time joining this thread and going through the answer given by my colleague. 

 

I appreciate your willingness to help us improve the products and services we offer. I'll personally prepare a feedback statement for our engineers about the function to select an account for checks and credit card charges.

 

It'd be best if you can also submit a suggestion directly to them by clicking the Gear icon and choosing Feedback. We ensure to include your feedback in each and every prioritization discussion around improving QuickBooks.

 

Please reach out to me if you have other questions in mind. I want to ensure your success in everything you do. Have a good one.

 

 

Cat513
Level 1

How to attach an expense account to a vendor?

What a terrible solution when this feature has been on the desktop for as long as I can remember.

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