Purchase of customer training expenses

To record the purchase of customer training expenses in QuickBooks, you would typically create an expense transaction or write a check. Here’s a step-by-step guide for both methods:

Method 1: Create an Expense Transaction

1. Log in to QuickBooks: Open your QuickBooks account and make sure you are in the correct company file.
2. Enter an Expense:
   • Click the “+ New” button.
   • Under the “Vendors” section, select “Expense.”
3. Select the Payee (Vendor):
   • Choose the vendor or entity from whom you purchased the customer training services. If the payee is not in your vendor list, you can add them as a new vendor.
4. Expense Date:
   • Enter the date of the expense payment.
5. Payment Method:
   • Specify the payment method used to pay for the customer training expenses (e.g., credit card, check, bank transfer).
6. Category/Account:
   • In the “Category details” section, select an appropriate expense category or account for the training expenses. If you don’t have an existing category, you can create a new one by clicking “Add New.”
7. Amount:
   • Enter the total amount paid for the customer training expenses in the “Amount” field.
8. Description/Memo:
   • You can add a description or memo to provide additional details about the expense if necessary.
9. Attachments (Optional):
   • You may want to attach any relevant receipts or invoices to the expense for documentation and record-keeping.
10. Save the Expense:
    • Click “Save and Close” to record the expense transaction in QuickBooks.

Method 2: Write a Check

1. Log in to QuickBooks: Open your QuickBooks account and ensure you are in the correct company file.
2. Write a Check:
   • Click the “+ New” button.
   • Under the “Vendors” section, select “Check.”
3. Payee (Vendor):
   • Choose the vendor from whom you are making the payment for customer training expenses. If the payee is not in your vendor list, you can add them as a new vendor.
4. Check Date:
   • Enter the date of the check.
5. Bank Account:
   • Select the bank account from which the payment will be made.
6. Category/Account:
   • In the “Category” column, choose the appropriate expense category or account for the training expenses.
7. Amount:
   • Enter the total amount to be paid for the training expenses.
8. Memo (Optional):
   • You can add a memo to provide additional details about the payment.
9. Save and Print Check (Optional):
   • If you’re printing a physical check, select “Print Later” or print the check using QuickBooks if you have check stock loaded.
10. Save and Close:
    • Click “Save and Close” to record the check transaction.

By following these steps, you can accurately record the purchase of customer training expenses in QuickBooks. The method you choose may depend on your specific business needs and how you prefer to track your expenses.

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