No simple start is basically a check book

Maybe I can just use the daily payouts as Sales Receipts.  Then just add a daily COGS transaction to match up to it?

Yes you can do that if, the daily cogs number is available and you have entered a purchase in simple start […]

Resolution for 'COGS transaction issue: 'Can QBO Simple Start keep track of individual product costs? I use Shopify to keep track of my inventory, so I don’t need Quickbooks to do it.' available: Yes.

The COGS transaction issue or error code is a known issue in Quickbooks Online (QBO) and/or Quickbooks. Support for this issue is available either by self-service or paid support options. Experts are available to resolve your Quickbooks issue to ensure minimal downtime and continue running your business. First try to resolve the COGS transaction issue yourself by looking for a resolution described in the article. If it is a complex COGS transaction issue or you are unable to solve the issue, you may contact us by clicking here or by using other COGS transaction support options.

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