Hello there, @8110Bookkeeping.

Thanks for sharing your sentiments with us today. I understand how you feel about the inability of Expenses by Vendor Summary report on you QuickBooks subscription. 

Since, this report is only available in Essentials and Plus version, I'd recommend upgrading your subscription to enjoy the service. You'll want to check out the available pricing plans to see which subscription level is right for you.

Then, follow the steps to upgrade your subscription:

1. Sign in to QuickBooks Online as a primary or company admin, then go to the Settings menu.
2. Click the Account and settings section, then go to the Billing & subscription tab.
3. Make sure your payment info is up to date, then select Upgrade your plan.
4. Review the available plans, then select Choose plan.
5. Follow the on-screen steps to upgrade your plan.

Here's an article that will guide you on what reports included in your QuickBooks Online subscription. 

Should you want to share your comments and suggestions in the future, I recommend sending them directly to our Development team to help us improve your QuickBooks experience.  

Here's how: 

1. In the top menu bar, go to Help, Send Feedback Online, then Product Suggestion. 
2. Choose a Type of Feedback and Product Area (optional) from the available drop-down menus. 
3. Enter any suggestions/feedback in your Here is my suggestion: field. 
4. Select Send Feedback. 

You can also send your feedback directly to our developers by filling out our QuickBooks Feedback form. Simply enter your request/suggestions, and rest assured that all our suggested plans are subject to further study. 

Keep in touch if you have follow-up questions about managing your reports in QuickBooks. I'm always here to listen and help in any way I can.