Why does QBO not pre-number Bills, just like it does with Journals? How can I make it pre-number bills?

Let me share details about how QuickBooks Online (QBO) lets you manage your business expenses, acoduman.

Currently, QBO isn't pre-numbering your bill transaction just like the journals. This is because we want to make sure the information you entered is exactly the same as what your suppliers provided.

With this, you'll have to manually enter the number in the Bill no. field each time they create a bill transaction. Here's how:

1. Go to the + New button.
2. Select Bill.
3. From the Supplier drop-down, select a supplier.
4. In the Terms drop-down, select bill's term.
5. Manually enter the number or reference distinguishes this bill from the same supplier in the Bill no. field.
6. Fill out all the needed details. 
7. Click Save and close.

I've attached screenshots below for your reference.

Also, you can visit our QBO blog website to keep you updated on what's new in the product. It also contains the latest news about managing your growing business.

Moreover, there are a variety of reports that provides you the complete details about your business expenses. You can go to the Report menu's What you owe or in the Expenses and Suppliers section, then select the report that'll provide the information you need.

Please let me know if you have other concerns. I'm just around to help.