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Select a trigger from QuickBooks Online

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with QuickBooks Online, a trigger could be "New Account."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from You Need A Budget

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with You Need A Budget, the action could be "Budget to a Category."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

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Frequently Asked Questions about QuickBooks Online + You Need A Budget integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with QuickBooks Online and You Need A Budget

How can I connect QuickBooks Online to You Need A Budget?

To connect QuickBooks Online to You Need A Budget, you'll need to set up an integration using our platform, allowing you to automate the flow of data. Initiate the connection by authenticating both your QuickBooks and YNAB accounts in our interface. Once authenticated, you can create Zaps that trigger actions from one app to the other.

What triggers are available for QuickBooks Online when integrating with YNAB?

When integrating QuickBooks Online with YNAB, you can set up triggers like 'New Invoice,' 'New Customer,' or 'Payment Received.' These triggers will kick off actions in YNAB such as creating a new transaction or updating budget details.

Are there any limitations on data transfer between QuickBooks Online and YNAB?

While our integration allows for seamless data transfer, there might be some limitations due to API restrictions on either platform. For instance, detailed line items in invoices may not always map directly with budget categories in YNAB. Check the specific capabilities of each trigger and action before setting them up.

Can I automate budget updates based on new expenses recorded in QuickBooks Online?

Yes, you can automate updates to your budgets in YNAB whenever a new expense is recorded in QuickBooks Online. Create a workflow where the 'New Expense' trigger from QuickBooks automatically updates corresponding categories within your YNAB budget.

Is it possible to sync historical data between these two applications?

Our integration supports real-time syncing of newly created data. However, syncing historical data is not typically supported directly; you'll need to import previous records manually into YNAB if needed.

What happens if I disconnect my accounts after setting up integrations?

If you disconnect your accounts after setting up integrations, any automated workflows will cease functioning until the accounts are reconnected and properly authenticated again. Ensure that all needed connections remain active for continued automation.

Do I need technical expertise to integrate these platforms using your service?

You don't need extensive technical expertise to integrate QuickBooks Online with YNAB through our service. We provide an intuitive setup process with clear instructions for each step, allowing users of all levels to create effective automated workflows with ease.

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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.

New Account
Triggers when you add a new account.
Trigger
Instant
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New Customer
Triggers when you add a new customer.
Trigger
Instant
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New Expense
Triggers when a new expense is added.
Trigger
Instant
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New Invoice
Triggers when you add a new invoice.
Trigger
Instant
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New Credit Memo
Triggers when a new credit memo is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Invoice Paid
Triggers when an invoice is paid in full. (Balance changes to zero)
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Product
Triggers when a new product is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Payment
Triggers when a payment is received (with line item support).
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Instant
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New Purchase Order
Triggers when a new purchase order is added.
Trigger
Instant
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New Supplier Credit
Triggers when a new supplier credit is created.
Trigger
Instant
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Updated Credit Memo
Triggers when a credit memo is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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Updated Estimate
Triggers when an existed estimate is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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New Vendor
Triggers when a new vendor is added.
Trigger
Instant
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- Vendor
  Required
- Terms
- Transaction Date
- Due_date
- Bill Number
- Department
- Currency
- Global_tax_calculation
- Description
- Amount
  Required
- Billable?
- Customer
- Class
- Account
  Required
- Tax_code
- AP Account
- Memo
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- Customer
- 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
- Line_class
- Message_displayed_on_credit_memo
- Memo
- Apply Tax After Discount?
- Discount_value
- Discount_percent
- Tax_code
- Shipping Cost
Action
Write
- Customer
- Bill 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
Write
- Type
  Required
- Full Name
  Required
- Description_on_sales_forms
- Sales Price/Rate
- Description_on_purchase_forms
- Cost
- SKU
- Category
- Is Taxable?
Action
Write
- Info
- Customer
- Billing_email
- Cc
- Bcc
- Send Later?
- Billing_address
- Shipping_address
- Terms
- Transaction Date
- Due_date
- Ship_via
- Shipping_date
- Tracking_number
- Bill Number
- Auto Generate Credit Memo Number
- Service_date
- Line Item/Product
- Line_description
- Line Item Quantity
- Line Item Unit Price
- Helptext_line_amount
- Line_amount
  Required
- Line_item_tax_code
- Class
- Add Bundle Item to invoice?
- Message displayed on estimate
- Memo
- 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 Cost
- Deposit
- Deposit To Account
- Class
- Department
- Location
- Currency
- Exchange Rate
Action
Write
- Customer
- Total Amount
  Required
- Unapplied Amount
- Transaction Date
- Payment_method
- Payment Reference Number
- Deposit To Account
- Line_amount
  Required
- Line Linked Invoice
- Memo
Action
Write
- Refund_from
  Required
- Customer
- Email
- Billing_address
- Refund_receipt_date
- Refund_receipt_number
- Transaction_class
- Payment_method
- Check_number
- Print Later?
- Product/Service
- Amount
  Required
- Service_date
- Description
- Quantity
- Rate
- Tax
- Class
- Message_displayed_on_refund_receipt
- Memo
- Apply Tax After Discount?
- Discount_value
- Discount_percent
- Tax_code
- Shipping Cost
Action
Write
- Info
- Invoice
  Required
- Email
Action
Write
- Time Activity Type
  Required
Action
Write
- Customer
  Required
- Company
- Email
- Title
- First Name
- Middle name
- Family Name
  Required
- Suffix
- Display_name
- 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
Write
- Invoice
  Required
- Customer
- Billing_email
- Cc
- Bcc
- Send Later?
- Billing_address
- Shipping_address
- Terms
- Transaction Date
- Due_date
- Ship_via
- Shipping_date
- Tracking_number
- Bill Number
- Auto Generate Credit Memo Number
- Service_date
- Line Item/Product
- Line_description
- Line Item Quantity
- Line Item Unit Price
- Line_amount
  Required
- Line_item_tax_code
- Class
- Message displayed on estimate
- Memo
- 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 Cost
- Deposit
- Class
- Department
- Location
- Currency
Action
Write
- Sales Receipt ID
  Required
- Customer
- Transaction Date
- Ship Date
- Info
- Detail Type
- Amount
- Description
- Item
- Unit Price
- Quantity
- Discount Percent
- Total Amount
- Print Status
- Email Status
- Payment Reference Number
- Deposit To Account
  Required
- 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
Write
- Vendor
  Required
- Transaction Date
- Purchase Order 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
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Type
  Required
- Line ID
Action
Search
- Estimate Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Estimate Id
  Required
- Display Name
Action
Search
- Estimate Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Full Name
  Required
- SKU
Action
Search
- Full Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Estimate Id
  Required
- 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
Search or write
- Info
- Full Name
  Required
- SKU
- Type
  Required
- Description_on_sales_forms
- Sales Price/Rate
- Description_on_purchase_forms
- Cost
- Category
- Is Taxable?
Action
Search or write
- Amount
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Days
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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Category Overspent
Triggers when a category is overspent and has a negative balance.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New or Updated Category
Triggers when a new category is created or an existing category is updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New or Updated Transaction
Triggers when a transaction is created or updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Account
Triggers when a new account is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Payee
Triggers when a new payee is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Account
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Category
  Required
- Amount
  Required
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write

New Bill
Triggers when a new bill is added.
Trigger
Instant
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New Estimate
Triggers when you add a new estimate.
Trigger
Instant
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- Days
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Bill Payment
Triggers when a new bill paid.
Trigger
Instant
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New Deposit
Triggers when a there is a new deposit.
Trigger
Instant
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New Journal Entry
Triggers when a new journal entry is created.
Trigger
Instant
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New Refund Receipt
Triggers when there is a new refund receipt.
Trigger
Instant
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New Project
Triggers when a new project is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Sales Receipt
Triggers when a new sales receipt is added.
Trigger
Instant
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Updated Bill
Triggers when a bill is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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Updated Customer
Triggers when an existing customer is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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Updated Invoice
Triggers when an invoice is updated.
Trigger
Instant
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- Vendor
  Required
- Bill Number
- Line_item
- Line_description
- Amount
  Required
- Qty
- Unit Price
- Line_class
- AP Account
- Customer
- Due_date
- Transaction Date
Action
Write
- Vendor
  Required
- Terms
- Transaction Date
- Due_date
- Bill Number
- Department
- Global_tax_calculation
- Line_item
- Line_description
- Qty
- Unit Price
- Amount
  Required
- Billable?
- Customer
- Line_class
- Tax_code
- AP Account
- Memo
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- Full Name
  Required
- Display_name
- Title
- First Name
- Middle name
- Family Name
  Required
- 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
Write
- Payee_type
  Required
- Payment_type
  Required
- 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
Write
- Payment Date
- Journal_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
Write
- Info
- Customer
- Find Customer by Name/Email
- Email
- Send Later?
- Memo
- Message displayed on estimate
- Line_amount
  Required
- Service_date
- Line_description
- Line Item/Product
- Line Item Quantity
- Line Item Unit Price
- Line_item_tax_code
- Class
- Transaction Date
- Total_discount
- Payment_method
- Payment Reference Number
- Deposit To Account
- Sales Receipt Number
- Auto Generate Credit Memo 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
Write
- Vendor
  Required
- Purchase Order Status
- Mailing_address
- Shipping_address
- Payment Date
- Ship Via
- Purchase Order Number
- PO Email
- Account
- Description
- Amount
- Customer
- Class
- Product/Service
- Description
- Quantity
- Rate
- Amount
- Customer
- Class
- Memo
- Memo
Action
Write
- Estimate Id
  Required
Action
Write
- Sales_receipt
  Required
- Email
Action
Write
- 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
Write
- Estimate ID
  Required
- Customer
- Transaction Date
- Ship Date
- Detail Type
- Amount
- Description
- Item
- Unit Price
- Quantity
- 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
Write
- Product/Service
- 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
Write
- Full Name
  Required
- Phone
- Email
- Website
- Address__line1
- Address__line2
- Address__city
- Address__state_code
- Address__zip_code
Action
Write
- Invoice ID
Action
Write
- Full Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Search Field
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Estimate Id
  Required
- Full Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Estimate Id
  Required
Action
Search
- Info
- Bill Number
- Invoice ID
- Invoice Date
- Due Date
Action
Search
- Info
- Full Name
  Required
- SKU
Action
Search
- Search Field
  Required
- Search Value
  Required
- Full Name
  Required
- Display_name
- Title
- First Name
- Middle name
- Family Name
  Required
- 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
Search or write
- Estimate Id
  Required
- Info
- Customer
- Find Customer by Name/Email
- Email
- Send Later?
- Memo
- Message displayed on estimate
- Line_amount
  Required
- Service_date
- Line_description
- Line Item/Product
- Line Item Quantity
- Line Item Unit Price
- Line_item_tax_code
- Class
- Transaction Date
- Total_discount
- Payment_method
- Payment Reference Number
- Deposit To Account
- Sales Receipt Number
- Auto Generate Credit Memo 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
Search or write
- Full Name
  Required
- Phone
- Email
- Website
- Address__line1
- Address__line2
- Address__city
- Address__state_code
- Address__zip_code
Action
Search or write
Age of Money Changes
Triggers when your Age of Money changes.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Amount
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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New or Updated Account
Triggers when a new account is created or an existing account is updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New or Updated Scheduled Transaction
Triggers when a scheduled transaction is created or updated.
Trigger
Scheduled
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Goal Completed
Triggers when a goal is completed.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Category
Triggers when a new category is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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New Transaction
Triggers when a new transaction is created.
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Category
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Account
  Required
- Amount
  Required
- Payment Date
- Payee Type
- Category
  Required
- Memo
- Cleared
- Approved?
  Required
- Flag Color
- Import_id
Action
Write

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