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To begin using QuickBooks to track inventory, you must first turn on the feature found in the Items and Inventory preference in QuickBooks. By default, when creating a new company data file, inventory management is not enabled. To turn on the inventory feature, follow these steps:
1. | Log in to the data file as the Admin or External Accountant user. |
2. | Select Edit, Preferences and choose the Items and Inventory preference. |
3. | Click the Company Preferences tab and place a check mark in Inventory and purchase orders are active. |
4. | Click OK to save the preference. |