Record rent, repair or another operating expense
Record a paid business expense under the right category and payment account.
Reviewed 9 October 2026
WHERE TO GO
Expense → Add expense
Step by step
Choose the expense category or create a suitable one first.
Open Add expense and enter the date and actual amount.
Select the cash or bank account that paid.
Enter a clear description.
Save, then check the category activity, Money and the expense report.
What to check
- The payment account decreases and the expense appears under the selected category.
Things to know
- Do not enter a stock purchase here; use a purchase invoice.
- Cost of Goods Sold is handled by inventory costing and is not an ordinary operating-expense entry.