Yes what you describe is basic ‘job costing’ and works well in QB.  Just create the job and then use it in the ‘name’ reference area on every line of every bill which contains goods or services for that job.  Use the “job” type reports to see the results.   […]

Resolution for 'cost report issue: 'we are starting to use QB. we do not want to use inventory. Can we create a job number under a customer get a cost report of the job for goods purchased (non Inventory)' available: Yes.

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