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You can record these payments into a bank deposit without creating an invoice. To do this, record the Sales Income as a positive amount and the Sales Expense as a negative amount. It’s important to note that this method will directly affect the accounts involved.

Here's how: 

1. Navigate to the Banking menu and select Make Deposits.
2. In the Deposit To field, choose the account you want to transfer funds to.
3. Fill in the Dates and add a Memo for clarity.
4. In the Received From section, type in the partner's name or add a new entry for them.
5. In the From Account field, select a revenue account (for example: Sales).
6. Enter the Gross Revenue in the Amount column as a positive amount. (Example: $100,000.00)
7. Repeat the steps to record Sales Expenses (like Ticket & Fees and Food & Beverages) using negative amounts.
8. Once all entries are completed, click Save and Close.

Please refer to this photo below for your visual guidance:

After recording, you can generate a Profit and Loss Detail report to review the transactions:

1. Go to the Reports menu.
2. Select the Company and Financial, then choose the Profit and Loss Detail report.
3. Filter the Dates to view the specific transactions.

Regarding the accounts affected you've used when recording a bank deposit, I highly suggest you consult an accountant to ensure your records are accurate.  If you don't have one, you can use our Find-an-Accountant tool to look for an expert near you.

Additionally, you can customize your reports in QuickBooks Desktop so that they reflect both the gross revenue and the net amounts more clearly, helping you to better analyze your financial data and make informed decisions.

If you need further assistance regarding on how to record your transactions in QuickBooks Desktop, please don't hesitate to reply to this post. We’re here to support you every step of the way!