# Receive Inventory from a Purchase Order

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 directly from vendors
Editing a purchase/receive
Deleting a purchase/receive

#### Inventory

Entering inventory items

#### Banking

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

#### Related Reports

Checking inventory balances
Checking vendor account balances