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Cognito Forms
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QuickBooks Online
2. Choose action
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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "Entry Deleted" from Cognito Forms.
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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Attach File(s) or Note" in QuickBooks Online.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Terms
Transaction Date
Due_date
Bill Number
Department
Global_tax_calculation
Product/Service
Description
Qty
Rate
Amount
Required
Billable?
Customer
Line_class
Tax_code
AP Account
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Primary Email Address
Given Name
Required
Family Name
Required
Middle Name
Employee Phone Number
Birth Date
Billable Time
Active
Release Date
Cost Rate
Employee Mobile
Gender
Hired Date
Organization
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Address Line 3
Address Line 4
Address Line 5
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Payee_type
Required
Payment_type
Required
Bank/Credit Account
Required
Payment Date
Payment_method
Reference Number
Print Later?
Account
Description
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Memo
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Department
Location
Currency
Exchange Rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Journal Date
Journal_number
Auto Generate Journal Entry Number
Account
Required
Debit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Account
Required
Credit_amount
Required
Description
Customer Name
Vendor Name
Employee Name
Department
Class
Memo
Currency
Exchange_rate
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Purchase Order Status
Mailing_address
Shipping_address
Purchase Order Date
Ship Via
Purchase Order Number
PO Email
Account
Description
Amount
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Required
Description
Quantity
Required
Rate
Amount
Required
Customer
Class
Your Message to Vendor
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate Id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales_receipt
Required
Email
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Bill ID
Required
Vendor
AP Account
Transaction Date
Due Date
Line ID
Amount
Description
Account
Customer
Class
Tax Code
Billable Status
Currency
Exchange Rate
Private Note
Global Tax Calculation
Total Amount
Sales Terms
Department
Document Number
Include in Annual TPAR
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Estimate ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Tax Code
Discount Percent
Print Status
Email Status
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Class
Sales Terms
Shipping Method
Tracking Number
Document Number
Accepted By
Accepted Date
Exchange Rate
Department
Apply Tax After Discount
Private Note
Customer Memo
Expiration Date
Transaction Status
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Item
Required
Name
Type
SKU
Sales Tax Included
Sales Tax Code
Class
Source
Purchase Tax Included
Description
Sub Item
Taxable
Purchase Description
Active
Purchase Cost
Unit Price
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Sales Receipt ID
Required
Customer
Transaction Date
Shipping Date
Info
Detail Type
Amount
Description
Item
Unit Price
Quantity
Discount Percent
Total Amount
Print Status
Email Status
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Payment Method
Shipping Address Line 1
Shipping Address Line 2
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address Country
Billing Address Line 1
Billing Address Line 2
Billing Address City
Billing Address State/Province
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address Country
Tracking Number
Class
Department
Private Note
Customer Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Invoice ID
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Account Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Display Name
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search By
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Product Name
SKU
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Search Field
Required
Search Value
Required
Full Name
Required
Display_name
Title
First Name
Middle name
Last Name
Company
Email
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Active
GST Registration Type
GSTIN
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Notes
Currency
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Tax Resale Number
Job/Parent Customer
Bill with Parent?
Preferred_payment_method
Preferred_delivery_method
Terms
Customer_type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Search By
Required
Info
Customer
Find Customer by Name/Email
Email
Send Later?
Note
Message
Line_amount
Required
Service_date
Line_description
Product/Service
Line Item Quantity
Line Item Unit Price
Line_item_tax_code
Line_item_class
Transaction Date
Total_discount
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Sales Receipt Number
Auto Generate Sales Receipt Number
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Address__country
Shipping_address__line1
Shipping_address__line2
Shipping_address__city
Shipping_address__state_code
Shipping_address__zip_code
Shipping_address__country
Currency
Exchange_rate
Class
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Shipping_tax
Shipping Cost
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Full Name
Required
Phone
Email
Website
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__zip_code
Company__name
Vendor__1099
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cognito Forms + QuickBooks Online integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Cognito Forms and QuickBooks Online
How can I set up Cognito Forms to automatically create a customer in QuickBooks Online?
To set up Cognito Forms to automatically create a customer in QuickBooks Online, use our platform to connect the two apps. You can configure this integration so that whenever a new entry is submitted in Cognito Forms, it triggers an action to create a corresponding customer profile within your QuickBooks Online account.
Is it possible to update an invoice in QuickBooks Online when a form entry is updated in Cognito Forms?
Yes, by setting up the appropriate trigger within our system, you can ensure that when a form entry is updated in Cognito Forms, it triggers an action to update the corresponding invoice in QuickBooks Online. This helps keep your records synchronized without manual intervention.
What types of data can be transferred from Cognito Forms to QuickBooks Online?
Through our integration services, you can transfer various data types from Cognito Forms to QuickBooks Online such as customer information, invoice details, payment records, and more. You simply need to define these data points during the setup of triggers and actions.
Can I automate the creation of sales receipts in QuickBooks Online based on form submissions?
Absolutely. Using our integrations hub, you can set up a workflow where submitting a specific form in Cognito Forms will trigger the creation of a sales receipt in QuickBooks Online. This automation saves time and ensures accuracy.
Do I need any coding skills to integrate Cognito Forms with QuickBooks Online on your platform?
No coding skills are required. Our interface allows you to set up integrations between Cognito Forms and QuickBooks Online using easy drag-and-drop tools where you define triggers and actions.
How do I handle errors that occur during the integration process between Cognito Forms and QuickBooks?
If an error occurs during the integration process between Cognito Forms and QuickBooks, check our dashboard for error logs which provide detailed information about what went wrong. From there, you can adjust settings or contact support if needed.
Is there support for handling multiple currencies through this integration?
Yes, we support multi-currency transactions for users who need to record entries involving different currencies through their forms submissions into their accounting software like QB Online.
About Cognito Forms
Cognito Forms is an easy-to-use form builder that allows users to quickly build a form, include it on their website, and start capturing entries without having to do any development.
QuickBooks Online is the web version of the popular accounting packages QuickBooks. Use any Zapier integration to connect QuickBooks Online to hundreds of other apps.