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# How do I write off vendor bills?

To write off vendor bills, you should first create an account and then record the write off. To create an account:

*   Go to _Accountant_ on the left sidebar and select **Chart of Accounts**.
*   Click **\+ New Account** in the top right corner of the page.
*   Select **Payment Clearing** as the _Account Type_ from the _Account Type_ dropdown and enter _Account Name_ as **Purchase Write off**.
*   Enter the _Account Code_ and write a short description for the account, if required.
*   Click **Save**.

Next, you can record payment for the bill. Here’s how:

*   Go to _Purchases_ on the left sidebar and click **Bills**.
*   Select the bill you want to write off and click **Record Payment**.
*   Enter the necessary details.
*   Click the _Payment Mode_ dropdown and select **Configure Payment Mode**.
*   Click **\+ Add New**.
*   Enter mode as _Adjustment Mode_ and click **Save**.
*   Select the account as **Purchase Write off** in the _Paid Through_ field .
*   Click **Save**.

Next, to move the amount from Purchase Write off account to the desired account, you can pass a Manual Journal. Here’s how:

*   Go to _Accountant_ on the left sidebar and select **Manual Journals**.
*   Click **\+ New Journals**.
*   Select the **Purchase Write Off** account as the _Debit Account_ and credit the desired account.
*   Enter the Debit and Credit amount that needs to be recorded.
*   Click **Save and Publish**.

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