# Vendors - Purchase/Receive

Vendor purchases are represented as inventory items, services and other bills received related to operating your company. Purchases affect the financial picture of your company. All purchase records are maintained in the purchase/receive journal.

### Related Topics

#### Vendors

Entering a purchase order
Receiving inventory from a purchase order
Receiving inventory directly from vendors
Editing a purchase/receive
Deleting a purchase/receive
Checking vendor balances

#### Inventory

Adding inventory items

#### Banking

Paying a bill - Checks, EFTs to you suppliers and service providers.
Writing a check to a vendor.

#### Reports

Checking inventory balances
Vendor history report