Entering expenses

You can enter bank transactions on the check register screen, write checks, and enter bills to be paid.

I prefer to use the "Write Checks" way.  It's an icon within the Banking area of the home screen.  You will fill out the check as if you were going to write the check but first un-check the "To be printed" check box underneath the visual check and assign it a check number of your own or write "debit". Date it, fill in a vendor's name (not required). Fill in the amount.  Now go down to the expense area (make sure you're not on the items tab) and select an expense account that is appropriate for the type of expense and fill in the amount to the right of it.  If you have several different types of expenses within one actual purchase you may enter as many lines as necessary in order to expense the entire purchase.

You can also open a check register (the icon is next to "Write Checks" on the home screen). Click it, select your bank account, if you have more than one. Fill in the date Check number (other types: Debit, Withdraw, or blank), enter payee (not necessary), enter amount, then enter the expense account.  Hit record and go to the next one.

You can also enter a bill in a similar way and then pay the bill when it's due.

I hope this helps.