About creating business reports

Quicken includes a set of business reports to help you analyze your company’s performance, monitor account balances, track transactions, and prepare for taxes. Each report gives a different view of your financial data.

You can access business reports in two ways:

Go to Reports > Business, then choose the report you want.
Or, from the Business tab, open the Reports dropdown and select a report from the list.

Both menus provide access to the same reports.

Overview of business reports

Accounts Payable

Shows all unpaid vendor bills, including the due date and outstanding balance. Use this report to manage what you owe and prioritize upcoming payments. It helps prevent late fees and improves cash flow planning.

Accounts Receivable

Lists all unpaid customer invoices and expected incoming payments. Use this report to track what your customers owe you. It helps with follow-ups and keeps your income pipeline visible.

Balance Sheet

Summarizes your assets, liabilities, and equity at a single point in time. This report provides a snapshot of your overall financial position. It's useful for understanding your business’s net worth and preparing for loan or investor discussions.

Cash Flow

Displays all incoming and outgoing cash transactions over a selected time period. It includes income, expenses, and transfers between accounts. Use it to analyze liquidity and plan around your business's high- and low-cash periods.

Cash Flow Comparison

Compares cash flow for two different date ranges side by side. This report helps you identify trends and seasonal fluctuations. It's valuable for evaluating whether your cash flow is improving or deteriorating over time.

Missing Checks

Identifies missing or skipped check numbers in your business checking account. This helps you catch voided, lost, or duplicate checks. It’s a simple way to verify check activity and detect gaps.

Payroll

Summarizes payroll payments by employee, date, and amount. It helps you review labor costs and prepare for tax reporting. Use this report to confirm that payroll transactions are recorded correctly.

Profit and Loss Comparison

Displays income and expense totals for two periods side by side. This report helps you compare performance month-over-month or year-over-year. It's ideal for spotting changes in spending or revenue.

Profit and Loss Statement

Lists your income, cost of goods sold, and expenses for a selected period. This is the primary report for measuring business profitability. Use it to evaluate how much you're earning compared to what you're spending.

Project/Job by Business Tag

Groups income and expenses by business tag, which you can assign to jobs, clients, or departments. This report helps you compare performance across different areas of your business. It’s useful for seeing which projects are most profitable.

Project/Job by Project

Organizes transactions by project to track performance at the job level. Use this report to monitor profitability for individual contracts or engagements. It's ideal for service-based businesses that manage multiple projects.

Schedule C – Profit or Loss from Business

Generates a tax-ready view of business income and expenses in IRS Schedule C format. It classifies transactions into tax categories used by sole proprietors. Use it to prepare tax returns or estimate quarterly tax obligations.

Tax Schedule

Lists all business-related transactions that map to IRS tax lines. This report helps you track deductible expenses and taxable income. It's essential for year-end tax preparation and audit support.

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