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Topic: Shipping on PO

I am trying to set up the way to add shipping to my POs. I have searched the forum, and have not found a clear way to set this up. I was going to try and set this up as a service item, but I am confused as to what kind of accounts that I need to put in the Sales Account: and C.O.G.S. Account: sections.
If it is better to set it up as a quick entry, what is the detailed way to set that up so the shipping charges are applied to the GL correctly.
Thank you greatly in advance.

  • joe
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Re: Shipping on PO

Normally we do not give advice on accounting details. However, why do you want to put shipment on a Purchase Order?

Normally shipping cost is first shown on the supplier invoice.

Joe

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Re: Shipping on PO

Thank you for the prompt reply.

I am trying to figure out the correct way to use the system, as I have been using GNUCash, previously. I am used to double entry accounting.

I am not sure what the correct procedure is for inputting an invoice from a paper invoice, though I am guessing:

1. Create Purchase Order.
2. Send Purchase Order to Vendor
3. Receive Invoice
4. Update Supplier Invoice (that is where I will add the shipping)
5. Receive Items when they arrive
5. Pay Supplier within the terms of payment.

Sorry, Just trying to get old paperwork input in FA.

Thank you

  • joe
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Re: Shipping on PO

Ah, I understand. You could either enter the shipment in the Supplier Invoice as GL items. Remember the tax also.

If you have a 0-tax tax type, the you could, as you proposed, create a Shipping Service Item in Intens and Inventory.

Then you would get a correct Tax Report.

/Joe