Managing accounts payable effectively requires up-to-date visibility into outstanding vendor bills. QuickBooks’ A/P Aging Detail report provides this critical information, but analyzing it in Excel gives you more flexibility for custom reporting and analysis.
This guide shows you how to import your QuickBooks A/P Aging Detail report directly into Excel using Coefficient, eliminating manual exports and keeping your data fresh.
TLDR
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Step 1:
Install Coefficient from the Office Add-ins store
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Step 2:
Connect your QuickBooks account to Excel
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Step 3:
Import the A/P Aging Detail report
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Step 4:
Set up auto-refresh to keep your data updated
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Step 5:
Create custom reports and dashboards with your accounts payable data
Step-by-Step Guide to Importing QuickBooks A/P Aging Detail Report into Excel
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect to QuickBooks
- Open Excel and navigate to the Insert tab
- Click on “Get Add-ins” to open the Office Add-ins store
- Search for “Coefficient” and click “Add”
- Once installed, click on the Coefficient icon in your Excel ribbon to open the sidebar
- In the sidebar, click “Import Data” and select “QuickBooks” from the list of available connectors
- Follow the authentication prompts to connect your QuickBooks account

Step 2: Import the A/P Aging Detail Report
- In the Coefficient sidebar, select “Import from Reports” under the QuickBooks options
- Browse or search for “A/P Aging Detail” in the list of available reports
- Configure any filters you need (date ranges, vendors, etc.)
- Choose your preferred import options (headers, formatting)
- Click “Import” to bring the data into your Excel spreadsheet

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
- With your imported data selected, click “Configure Refresh” in the Coefficient sidebar
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
- Set specific times for the refresh to occur
- Optionally, set up email or Slack notifications for when data refreshes or meets certain conditions
- Click “Save” to activate your auto-refresh schedule

Available QuickBooks Reports and Objects
QuickBooks offers a variety of reports and objects that you can import into Excel using Coefficient. Here’s a comprehensive list:
Reports
- Balance Sheet
- Cash Flow
- Profit And Loss
- Transaction List
- A/R Aging Summary
- General Ledger
- A/P Aging Detail
- A/P Aging Summary
- A/R Aging Detail
Objects
- Account
- Invoice
- Customer
- Payment
- Bill
- Purchase
- Class
- Vendor
- Bill Payment
- Purchase Order
- Journal Entry
- Sales Receipt
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Conclusion
Importing your QuickBooks A/P Aging Detail report into Excel using Coefficient gives you the best of both worlds: the financial accuracy of QuickBooks with the analytical power of Excel. By following the steps in this guide, you can create a live connection that keeps your accounts payable data fresh and actionable.
With automated refreshes and the ability to build custom reports, you’ll have better visibility into your vendor payment status and can make more informed financial decisions. Start using Coefficient today to streamline your accounts payable reporting process.
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