To spend money (Spend Money window)

The Spend Money window should be displayed. Select the correct account.

From the list of accounts in the upper left corner of the window, choose the account that will be used for this transaction.

If the transaction is for a person or company in your Card File, choose the appropriate card. Otherwise enter the payee's name and address in the Payee field.

Review the default entries that are provided for you.

Be sure the memo is short but descriptive; it can be used to identify the check in the Find Transaction window and on reports later on. Also be sure the date and the entry in the Check # field are correct.

For a cash payment, you may want to replace the check number with letters or words

In the Amount field, enter the amount being paid.

A check number can be voided by leaving the Amount fields blank

In the scrolling list in the middle of the window, allocate the payment to the proper allocation account(s). These usually are expense accounts. (In effect, you are indicating which debts are being reduced or "paid off.') Also enter the amount being paid for each allocation account.

Select Print or Record:

Click Print if you want a printed check.

Click Record if you don't need a printed check at this time or if you're recording a transaction that isn't a check transaction. (If you like, you can print the check later using the Print Checks window.)