how do i post an invoice for vendor inventory to accounts payable?

You can create a bill to post and record the purchase of items or inventory to your Accounts payable account, davidsappliance.

Let me show you how:

1. Click the + New button and select Bill.
2. Choose the name of the vendor in the drop-down for Payee ▼.
3. Proceed to the Item details section, then choose the inventory item that you're receiving.
4. Enter all other details, then select Save and close.

After recording, the amount will automatically post in your A/P account.

Here's an article about adding products and services to your account, including setting up a low stock alert and tracking receipt of items: Set up low stock alerts.

We also have our QuickBooks Live Expert Assisted Team just in case you need personalized help when selling items, doing bookkeeping, and other related tasks.

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