What does the "Recurring Transactions" feature do?

The "Recurring Transactions" feature in QuickBooks Online is specifically designed to automate regular transactions that occur on a consistent basis. This can include things like monthly utility bills, rent payments, subscriptions, or any other transaction that you expect to repeat regularly. By setting up a recurring transaction, you save time and reduce the likelihood of forgetting to record a necessary entry.

Once a recurring transaction is established, QuickBooks will automatically generate these transactions according to the predetermined schedule, ensuring that your books remain up to date without requiring manual entry each time the transaction is due. This feature is particularly useful for maintaining a consistent cash flow and for simplifying accounting processes for businesses that have predictable, repeating expenses or income.

Other options do not align with the primary purpose of the feature: creating a one-time transaction is counter to the recurring nature; archiving transactions does not address the automation benefit; and generating new invoices monthly is only one application of recurring transactions, but does not encapsulate the full functionality, which can include a variety of transaction types beyond just invoices.