Can we assign a non-default AP account to a vendor in QBO? Thanks

Hi, shilpa. Hope you're doing good today! AP account isn't directly assignable to an individual vendor.

When trying to set up accounts payable in the vendor's profile, please know that we can't assign a accounts payable to a vendor. Accounts Payable keeps track of your bills, showing you how much you owe to vendors and when payments are due.

Instead of assigning AP accounts directly to vendors, you can use expense accounts. This allows you to track expenses associated with specific vendors effectively while maintaining the accuracy of your financial records. Here's how:

1. Go to the Expense menu.
2. In the Vendors tab, click the vendor's name.
3. Hit the Edit button and scroll down to the accounting section.
4. Select appropriate expense account. If you need to create another one, you can go to the Chart of Accounts.
5. Click Save.
   

By default, please also note that bills will be posted in the regular AP account.

Additionally, you can read through this article for more details in managing A/P accounts, including A/R accounts: How to group Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable account types.

If you have any further questions or need assistance with managing your vendor transactions, please don't hesitate to post again. I'm here to support you every step of the way.