Tracking bill payment schedules manually means your cash forecast is always behind. New bills get entered, payment terms change, and bills get paid, but your forecast template still shows outdated payment obligations.
Here’s how to sync QuickBooks A/P data directly with your Google Sheets cash forecast template, ensuring payment projections stay current automatically.
Automate A/P data sync with comprehensive bill tracking using Coefficient
Coefficient pulls multiple QuickBooks A/P data sources simultaneously, giving you complete visibility into payment obligations. Unlike static A/P aging reports, Coefficient maintains continuous data connections that update your cash forecast as bills change.
How to make it work
Step 1. Import multiple A/P data sources simultaneously.
Use Coefficient to pull A/P Aging Detail reports, A/P Aging Summary reports, Bill objects, and Vendor objects in a single setup. This gives you outstanding bills, payment terms, due dates, and vendor payment preferences all connected to your cash forecast template.
Step 2. Configure automated sync scheduling.
Set up daily or weekly automated refreshes using Coefficient’s scheduling features. Your cash forecast template will automatically reflect new bills, payments, and changes to payment terms without any manual data entry or copy-paste operations.
Step 3. Apply strategic filtering for forecast periods.
Use Coefficient’s filtering capabilities to segment A/P data by due date ranges that align with your 13-week rolling forecast periods. Filter by vendor types or payment priorities to focus on bills that impact your immediate cash flow planning.
Step 4. Build dynamic payment projection formulas.
Create Google Sheets formulas that project cash outflows based on bill due dates, early payment discounts, and vendor payment terms. Since your A/P data updates automatically, these projections adjust as new bills are entered or existing bills are paid.
Keep payment projections current with live A/P sync
Automated A/P data sync ensures your cash forecast reflects current payment obligations rather than outdated snapshots. Your payment projections stay accurate as bills change throughout your forecasting period. Start syncing your QuickBooks A/P data today for more reliable cash flow planning.