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Planning Center
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QuickBooks Online
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Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New List Result" from Planning Center.
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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
Currency
Exchange Rate
Global_tax_calculation
Description
Amount
Required
Billable?
Customer
Class
Account
Required
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.
Deposit To Account
Required
Transaction Date
Private Note
Currency
Exchange Rate
Global Tax Calculation
Department
Transaction Source
Transaction Location Type
Amount
Required
Account
Required
Payment Method
Description
Transaction Type
Entity
Class
Check Number
Tax Code
Tax Applicable On
Cash Back Account
Cash Back Amount
Cash Back Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Customer
Required
Email
Send Later?
Billing_address
Credit_memo_date
Credit_memo_number
Auto Generate Credit Memo Number
Class
Amount
Required
Service_date
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Tax
Class
Message_displayed_on_credit_memo
Memo
Apply Tax After Discount?
Discount_value
Discount_percent
Sales Tax Rate
Shipping Cost
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Customer
Required
Number
Line_amount
Required
Line_description
Line Item/Product
Line Item Quantity
Line_item_tax_code
Line Item Service Date
Rate
Tax_calculation
Transaction Date
Expiration_date
Ship Date
Message displayed on estimate
Billing_address
Billing Address City
Billing Address Country
Billing Address Postal Code
Billing Address State/Province
Shipping_address
Shipping Address City
Shipping Address Country
Shipping Address Postal Code
Shipping Address State/Province
Shipping amount
Bill Email
Send later
Discount_value
Discount_percent
Class
Sales Terms
Shipping Method
Tracking Number
Private Note
Transaction Status
Apply Tax After Discount
Print Status
Department
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Type
Required
Name
Required
Description_on_sales_forms
Sales Price/Rate
Description_on_purchase_forms
Cost
SKU
Category
Is Taxable?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Customer
Required
Email
Cc
Bcc
Send Later?
Billing_address
Shipping_address
Terms
Invoice Date
Due_date
Ship_via
Shipping_date
Tracking_number
Invoice Number
Auto Generate Invoice Number
Service Date
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Helptext_line_amount
Amount
Tax
Class
Add Bundle Item to invoice?
Message Displayed on Invoice
Message Displayed on Statement
Project ID
Accept Payment Via Bank Transfer
Accept Payment Via Credit Card
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Apply Tax After Discount?
Discount_value
Discount_percent
Shipping_tax
Shipping
Deposit
Deposit To Account
Class
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.
Customer
Required
Total Amount
Required
Unapplied Amount
Transaction Date
Payment_method
Payment Reference Number
Deposit To Account
Line_amount
Line Linked Invoice
Memo
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Refund_from
Required
Customer
Email
Billing_address
Refund_receipt_date
Refund_receipt_number
Transaction_class
Payment_method
Check_number
Print Later?
Product/Service
Required
Amount
Required
Service_date
Description
Quantity
Rate
Tax
Class
Message_displayed_on_refund_receipt
Memo
Apply Tax After Discount?
Discount_value
Discount_percent
Sales Tax Rate
Shipping
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Info
Invoice
Required
Email
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Time Activity Type
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Customer
Required
Company
Email
Title
First name
Middle name
Last name
Suffix
Display name as
Phone
Mobile
Fax
Other
Website
Print_on_check_as
Notes
Billing Address - Street
Billing Address - City/Town
Billing Address - State/Province
Billing Address - ZIP code
Billing Address - Country
Shipping Address - Street
Shipping Address - City/Town
Shipping Address - State/Province
Shipping Address - ZIP code
Shipping Address - Country
Exemption_details
Job/Parent Customer
Active
Customer_type
Preferred_payment_method
Taxable
Tax_code
Tax Registration Number
Currency
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Invoice
Required
Customer
Email
Cc
Bcc
Send Later?
Billing_address
Shipping_address
Terms
Invoice Date
Due_date
Ship_via
Shipping_date
Tracking_number
Invoice Number
Auto Generate Invoice Number
Service_date
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Amount
Tax
Class
Message Displayed on Invoice
Message Displayed on Statement
Accept Payment Via Bank Transfer
Accept Payment Via Credit Card
Tax_code
Total_tax
Tax_calculation
Apply Tax After Discount?
Discount_value
Discount_percent
Shipping_tax
Shipping
Deposit
Class
Department
Location
Currency
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Purchase ID
Required
Vendor/Customer/Employee
Payment Type
Required
Account
Transaction Date
Payment Method
Document Number
Private Note
Total Amount
Department
Transaction Location Type
Currency
Exchange Rate
Global Tax Calculation
Tax Code
Total Tax
Line Item Detail Type
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Select Vendor
Required
Title
Given Name
Middle Name
Suffix
Family Name
Primary Email Address
Display Name
Fax number
Business Number
Currency Code
Currency Name
Mobile Phone Number
Primary Phone Number
Alternate Phone Number
Active
Vendor 1099
Cost Rate
Billing Rate
Web Address
Company Name
Tax Identifier
Account Number
Print On Check Name
Address__line1
Address__line2
Address__city
Address__state_code
Address__country
Address__zip_code
Balance
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Vendor
Required
Transaction Date
Document Number
Currency
Exchange Rate
Location
Department
Tax Calculation
Memo
Account
Description
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Product/Service
Description
Quantity
Rate
Amount
Billable Status
Tax Code
Customer
Class
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Type
Required
Id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Estimate Id
Doc Number
Customer Name
Transaction Date
Total Amount
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
WHERE Clause
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Id
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Purchase ID
Document Number
Vendor ID
Vendor Name
Transaction Date
Total Amount
Payment Type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
Invoice Number
Invoice ID
Invoice Date
Due Date
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Info
ID
Display Name
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.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Info
Product Name
Required
SKU
Type
Required
Description_on_sales_forms
Sales Price/Rate
Description_on_purchase_forms
Cost
Category
Is Taxable?
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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Practical ways you can use Planning Center and QuickBooks Online
Update QuickBooks with new Planning Center donations
When a new donation is recorded in Planning Center, Zapier automatically adds it to QuickBooks Online, so your financial records stay current. This saves time and ensures accurate reporting for better decision-making.
When a new payment is recorded in QuickBooks Online for an event hosted by your organization, Zapier automatically updates the relevant attendee information in Planning Center. This ensures IT systems are synced and reduces the risk of discrepancies.
Learn how to automate QuickBooks Online on the Zapier blog
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Frequently Asked Questions about Planning Center + QuickBooks Online integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Planning Center and QuickBooks Online
How do I set up an integration between Planning Center and QuickBooks Online?
First, log into Zapier and create a new Zap. Choose Planning Center as your trigger app and select the appropriate trigger—such as 'New Donor' or 'New Donation.' Then choose QuickBooks Online as your action app and set up the desired action, like 'Create Sales Receipt' or 'Add Payment.' Follow the prompts to connect your accounts and map relevant fields.
What are some common triggers for integrating Planning Center with QuickBooks Online?
Common triggers include 'New Donation,' 'New Donor,' or 'Updated Pledge' in Planning Center, which can be used to initiate actions such as creating a sales receipt or an invoice in QuickBooks Online.
Can I update existing records in QuickBooks Online via integration with Planning Center?
Yes, when setting up actions within your Zap, you can choose options like 'Find Record' before creating a new entry. This allows you to update existing records if they match certain criteria.
How frequently do the automations between Planning Center and QuickBooks Online run?
Our Zaps typically run every 5 to 15 minutes on paid plans. On the free plan, Zaps will check for new data every 15 minutes. This frequency ensures that your data sync is timely without being instantaneous.
Is it possible to create custom workflows between Planning Center and QuickBooks Online?
Certainly! You can customize workflows by setting conditional filters or using multi-step Zaps that let you integrate other apps into your workflow beyond just Planning Center and QuickBooks Online.
Do I need any special permissions in Planning Center to integrate with QuickBooks Online?
You'll need administrator access in both Planning Center and QuickBooks Online to authorize the connection through our platform. Ensure you have proper permissions before attempting to set up an integration.
What should I do if my integration between Planning Center and QuickBooks Online is not working properly?
First, double-check if your accounts are still properly connected in our platform. Verify triggers and actions within each Zap setup for accuracy. If issues persist, consult our support documentation or contact customer support for further assistance.
About Planning Center
Planning Center is a church management system that helps manage people, services, donations, registrations, and more.
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.
