How do I categorize reimbursements?

[doug foskey]

On Monday 25 August 2003 07:18 am, Philip J. Mucci wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> First off, great product. I'm a happy GnuCash user.
>
> Now for a question I've had for years, i've had the same question with
> Quicken, but never got in answered.
>
> How do I categorize 'reimbursements' properly?
>
> For instance, I pay the rent and my roommate gives me a check towards
> it. This isn't income, but is it a negative expense credited towards
> rent?
>
> The same thing with business travel. I routinely take trips and the
> company then sends me a check. Same problem.
>
> I'm sure someone has a quick an easy answer to this. Let me know what it
> is.
>
> Regards,
>
> Philip Mucci
>
> P.S. If possible, hit me back on this email as I'm not subscribed.
>
Just credit it to the Expense account (after all it is a negative expense.)
  Some programs will not let you do this (& my memory of Q.... is too far 
back)

regards Doug