Managing purchase orders efficiently is crucial for financial oversight and vendor relationship management. By importing QuickBooks Purchase Order data directly into Excel, you can create custom reports, analyze spending patterns, and share insights with stakeholders.
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:
Select Purchase Order from the Objects list
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Step 4:
Import the data and configure any necessary filters
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Step 5:
Set up auto-refresh to keep your data current
Step-by-Step Guide to Importing QuickBooks Purchase Order Data into Excel
Step 1: Install Coefficient and Connect to QuickBooks
- Open Excel and navigate to the Insert tab
- Click on “Get Add-ins” in the ribbon
- Search for “Coefficient” in the Office Add-ins store
- Click “Add” to install Coefficient to your Excel workbook
- Once installed, click on the Coefficient icon in your Excel ribbon
- In the Coefficient sidebar, click “Import Data”
- Select “QuickBooks” from the list of available connectors
- Log in to your QuickBooks account and authorize Coefficient

Step 2: Import Purchase Order Data
- In the Coefficient sidebar, select “Import from Objects & Fields”
- Browse or search for “Purchase Order” in the objects list
- Select the specific fields you want to import (e.g., PO Number, Vendor, Amount, Date, Status)
- Apply any filters if needed (e.g., filter by date range or vendor)
- Click “Import” to bring the Purchase Order data into your Excel spreadsheet

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)
- Click on the “…” menu next to your imported data in the Coefficient sidebar
- Select “Schedule Refresh”
- Choose your preferred refresh frequency (hourly, daily, weekly)
- Set specific times for the refresh to occur
- Click “Save” to activate the auto-refresh schedule

With auto-refresh enabled, your Purchase Order data will update automatically according to your schedule, ensuring you always have the most current information for analysis and reporting.
Available QuickBooks Data in Coefficient
Coefficient allows you to import various types of data from QuickBooks. Here’s a breakdown of the reports and objects available:
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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