Can I enter a bill when purchasing inventory items cash basis

Entering bills without a vendor isn't possible in QuickBooks Online, @dayana-mgikalrup.

It will prompt you with a message that you must select a vendor to save the bill. I know this feature would be beneficial to help you record transactions without entering a vendor name at ease.

To add a vendor bill, you'll have to select a vendor from your vendor's list to save the transaction. This way, you can track them in your profit and loss report on a cash basis.

Here's how to record a bill:

1. From the upper left, select + New.
2. Choose Bill.
3. From the Vendor/Supplier ▼ dropdown, select a vendor.
4. Enter necessary details like Terms, Bill date, Due date, and Bill no. as you record the bill.
5. From the Item details ▼ section, select the inventory item or choose + Add new.
   
6. Enter the quantity and rate.
7. Hit Save and close.

Once done entering the transaction, you can continue to record payments towards bills when you receive the inventory items.

If you wanted to trail your inventory items, here's what to do to enable this feature: Set up and track your inventory in QuickBooks Online.

Let me know if you have other concerns related to entering vendor transactions. I'm always available to help you. Have a great weekend, and stay safe!