What tool is used in QuickBooks Online to provide a summary of financial data?

The tool that provides a summary of financial data in QuickBooks Online is the dashboard widgets. Dashboard widgets offer a visual representation of key financial metrics and performance indicators at a glance, allowing users to quickly understand their financial status without needing to explore multiple reports or data points. They can include information such as income, expenses, profit margins, and cash flow, all in a user-friendly format.

In contrast, while finance reports are critical for detailed analysis and provide comprehensive breakdowns of financial activity, they are not necessarily summarized in the same immediate and accessible way as the dashboard widgets. Financial graphs can be useful for visualizing specific data trends but do not serve as a comprehensive summary of all financial data. Transaction logs, on the other hand, focus on individual entries and activities rather than providing a summarized overview of the financial health of a business. Thus, the dashboard widgets are specifically designed to give users a clear, summary-level view of their financial situation in QuickBooks Online.