What are "classes" in QuickBooks?

Classes in QuickBooks are specifically designed to help users segment their financial data for tracking different areas of their business. By assigning classes to transactions, businesses can analyze various segments—such as departments, locations, or product lines—providing valuable insights into performance and profitability. This feature allows for more granular reporting and helps in understanding where revenue is coming from and which areas may need improvement.

The option regarding labels for invoices and bills may confuse users as it implies a different function that QuickBooks handles, primarily for organization rather than detailed financial analysis. The reference to tags indicating customer preferences does not accurately describe classes, as those would pertain to customer relationship management rather than financial categorization. Lastly, classes do not refer to sections in a balance sheet; instead, balance sheets present the overall financial position of a business, whereas classes focus on tracking specific financial activities within those broad categories.