Recognizing Income in QuickBooks Online: A Step-by-Step Guide

TLDRLearn how to recognize income in QuickBooks Online using the accounts receivable workflow. Understand the process of creating estimates, converting them into invoices, and receiving payments.

Key insights

📈Recognizing income in QuickBooks Online involves using the accounts receivable workflow.

💰An estimate is created when a customer shows interest in buying a product or service.

🧾An estimate can be converted into an invoice once the customer accepts the offer.

💲In QuickBooks Online, you can create invoices for products, services, or inventory items.

📥Payments can be received in full or partial amounts and applied to specific invoices.

Q&A

What is the accounts receivable workflow?

The accounts receivable workflow in QuickBooks Online involves creating estimates, converting them into invoices, and receiving payments for those invoices.

Can I create estimates directly in QuickBooks Online?

Yes, you can create estimates in QuickBooks Online, which can later be converted into invoices.

What types of items can I create invoices for in QuickBooks Online?

You can create invoices for products, services, or inventory items in QuickBooks Online.

Can I receive partial payments for invoices in QuickBooks Online?

Yes, you can receive partial payments for invoices in QuickBooks Online and apply them to specific invoices.

Which account should I use to record payments received?

You can use the 'Undeposited Funds' account to record payments received, especially if you make one lump sum deposit to the bank.

Timestamped Summary

00:02Learn how to recognize income in QuickBooks Online using the accounts receivable workflow.

00:27An estimate is created when a customer shows interest in buying a product or service.

01:08Estimates can be converted into invoices once the customer accepts the offer.

02:51You can create invoices for products, services, or inventory items in QuickBooks Online.

08:37Payments can be received in full or partial amounts and applied to specific invoices.