By default, QuickBooks Online automatically creates additional accounts based on your industry. There are also special accounts that are added when certain features are turned on.
When you record a sale for the first time, the program automatically creates the Cost of Goods Sold/Cost of Sales account for you so you don't have to manually set it up. This used to track the cost associated with your line of business. If you sell products or provides services, this includes inventory, distribution, and sales force costs you've incurred to finish the product/service.
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