[GNC] Buying with PayPal - how do I split the transaction?

[David T.]

I think you're thinking of so-called "suspense" accounts? It would seem to me that tracking what PayPal won't release isn't necessary in my books-- any more than I need to track when the bank freezes a large check I deposit. I just carry that balance until it can be used. 

David T. ​

On Dec 14, 2022, 2:48 PM, at 2:48 PM, "Dr. David Kirkby" <drkirkby at kirkbymicrowave.co.uk> wrote:
>On Wed, 14 Dec 2022 at 05:04, David T. <sunfish62 at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>> Given the length of this thread and the apparent confusion
>documenting
>> PayPal in GnuCash, it might be helpful for someone to add a section
>to the
>> wiki page at "Using GnuCash" on the different methods people have
>outlined.
>> IMHO, the Guide and Help cover the overall concepts well enough.
>>
>
>Once I get a bit more proficient at the program, I would not mind doing
>this.
>
>I saw another thread once on PayPal here about "Pending transactions"
>Someone suggested an account was set up for those. I have one such
>transaction at the minute, as someone bought a calibration kit, but
>PayPal
>is not going to release all of the money until it is delivered - only
>part
>of it. So I withdrew some, but other money is pending - I don't have
>access
>to it now, but expect to later.