Accounts Payable: Setting up the default AP account

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For the Accounts Payable account to default on transactions, you will need to set up the default AP account in the Setup > Clients screen.

  1. With the correct client chosen, select Edit and then click the Accounts Payable tab.
  2. Locate the General Ledger Account field and select the Accounts Payable account.
  3. Click Enter to save your changes.

If you have multiple Accounts Payable accounts you can set this up on the vendor level by choosing Setup > Vendors.

  1. With the correct vendor chosen, select Edit and then go to the Accounts Payable tab.
  2. Locate the General Ledger Account field and select the Accounts Payable account.
  3. Click Enter to save your changes.

Note: A default accounts payable account can be entered in the Edit > Options menu within the Actions > Enter Payables screen. Select a general ledger default account in the drop down box of the AP account row.

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