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May 19, 2026
Question

how do i apply a prepayment of 2000.00 to a supplier account

  • May 19, 2026
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I have a new supplier but it is a prepayment account, i have paid them 2000.00 in advance. How do i apply this to the supplier account to show the balance as 2000.00 in credit

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EduardA
QuickBooks Team
May 19, 2026

You can record the advance payment as an expense affecting Accounts Payable (A/P). This allows you to apply it to your future bill. Here's how:
 

  1. Go to + Create, then Expense.
  2. Select the payee and payment account.
  3. Under the Category column, choose Account: Accounts Payable.
  4. Enter the description and the amount.
  5. Click Save and close.

 

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