[GNC] How to enter this event

[Michael or Penny Novack]

Ross, exactly what is your question?

You seem to know the parts of the transaction, though I'd suggest 
carefully checking which the debits and which the credits.

Are you asking "how do I enter a "split" transaction << more than just 
one debit and one credit >> Split transactions that are split on both 
sides can be tricky to enter so you COULD consider two transactions 
(each split on just one side so you know where to start (the other side) 
and the starting amount)

1) Purchases for dinner paid for by brother one
      Debits   Dinner expense vendor A, Dinner expense vendor B      
Credit   Liabilities   Brother One
2) Clear liability
      Debits   Liability Brother One      Credits   Dinner Income 
Sales       Dinner Income Donations

Michael D Novack




On 4/29/2025 7:25 PM, ross.laver at gmail.com wrote:
> Please help me with this scenario
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> I am treasurer for a Lodge of Freemasons. How should I enter what follows?
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> We had a dinner for fund raising purposes.
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> A brother (member) purchased supplies from two Vendors.
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> Vendor A - $69.61
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> Vendor B - $41.15
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> Instead of a cash reimbursement he was given 2 dinners @ $15 for a total of
> $30.
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> We want the Total Purchased ($110.76) to show as an expense for the Dinner.
> There is an Expense account for Dinner
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> There is Income account for Dinner which should reflect $30.
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> There is a "Income:Donation" account which should show $80.76
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> Gary Donates Money for Sam's Purchase
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> $41.15
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> Gary Donates Money for Publix Purchase
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> $69.61
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> Total Purchased
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> 	$110.76
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> Gary Gets 2 dinners at $15 each
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> $30.00
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> Total Credit
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> 	$30.00
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> Net Donation
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> 	$80.76
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> Thanks in advance for your help.
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> Ross
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