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Entering and posting invoices is the first step of month-end procedures for Accounts Receivable.

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Entering Invoices In Accounts Receivable
Posting Invoices In Accounts Receivable

Entering Invoices

If you bill your customers on a monthly basis for tuition and fees, such as lab fees, library fees, or lunch, enter and post those invoices for the last month of the accounting year before you close the month, regardless if you are operating in a cash environment or an accrual environment. When adding the invoices, make sure the posting period is correct.

 To add an invoice
  1. Under Manage Records, click the Transactions tab.
  2. Select Accounts Receivable Invoices from the drop-down list, then click Go .
  3. Click Add/Edit Invoices, then Add.
  4. Make the necessary changes to the invoice. Use the field descriptions in this topic for reference.
  5. Click Ok and confirm.
 To view an invoice
  1. Under Manage Records, click the Transactions tab.
  2. Select Accounts Receivable Invoices from the drop-down list and click Go .
  3. Click Add/Edit Invoices.
  4. Click View. The invoice displays as view-only fields.
  5. To make changes, click Edit. To memorize an invoice, click Memorize. For more, see Adding Memorized Invoices.
  6. Click Ok.
Additional Field Information


Customer
Click Lookup to select a name from the customer list, or enter the customer's last name and first name, or a partial name. The flag status assigned to a customer displays directly next to the lookup box when adding invoices. For more about the Add/Edit Customer window, see Adding and Editing Customer Records in Accounts Receivable.

Payer
Displays if you track families, the customer is assigned to multiple families and the Assign Payer option is selected on his or her Billing tab. Otherwise, the customer's name and mailing address display as view-only fields.

Type
Select from Invoice (default), Debit Memo, Late Fee, and Return Check Fee. You can enter late fees as separate transactions (like invoices) or associate them with existing posted invoices using the Generate Late Fees button on the Enter/Post Invoices window.

Select Memorized
To select a memorized invoice, click here.

Invoice #
Filled in automatically if you selected Auto Assign Next Invoice Number on the Transaction Setup tab of the Setup window. You can also manually edit the Next Invoice Number there.

Invoice Amount
This should equal total charges minus discounts. If you enter discounts for this invoice, tab through the Invoice Amount field, enter the distributions, then enter the displayed Balance into the Invoice Amount field once all distributions have been added.

Month/Year
Defaults to current AR month/year, but can be changed. If operating on an accrual basis, this should be the month you want to post to the general ledger and the period you want the transaction on AR reports.

Printed?
Select if you do not want to print this invoice at a later date. You might, instead, intend to print this invoice and others in mass from the Print Invoices window.

Autofill Text?
When you select this option and begin typing in the Description or Comment fields, text from the previous entries in the session displays in a drop-down list for selection. If you want to enter different descriptions and comments for each invoice, clear this checkbox.

Terms
Terms are set up under the General Ledger section of the Define Lists window. For more, see Using Terms.

Invoice Description
Filled in automatically as you type based on descriptions entered previously in the current session. Press ENTER to accept.

Field Descriptions — Distributions Grid


Description
Contains a list of active fees and discounts that are set up in the Fees and Discounts sections of the Define Lists window. This is a required field. Discounts should be listed directly beneath the item to which they apply; for this reason, you cannot use a discount as the first item in the grid. Items are saved in the order in which you enter them. To populate this field with the last description used in this session, press ENTER without selecting a value.

Rate
If you selected Enter Unit Cost when defining the fee used, the Rate and Amount populate automatically but can be changed. If using a discount, the predefined rate defaults, and the Amount is calculated. Note: each additional discount will be applied to the base amount of the item unless the Multiple Discount Calculation is set to Include Discounts on the Transaction tab in the Setup window.

Amount
This is a required field. If using a discount and you overwrite the calculated amount, the rate changes to match automatically (for the current line only).

Comment
To populate this field with the last description used in this session, press ENTER without selecting a value. You can also copy and paste text into this line.

Project
The list of projects is set up in the General Ledger section of the Define Lists window. This value defaults if using a fee with a predefined project. Project information can be associated with specific debits and credits for General Ledger reporting.

Ded
Select to denote a tax deductible item.

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Posting Invoices

After you enter all invoices for the last month of your accounting year, print the proof list to verify your entries.

After verifying your entries, edit the invoices to correct any errors or delete any invoices that you entered by mistake. After an invoice is posted, you must either void the invoice and reissue it or enter an adjustment.

If the invoice is entered in error, you must void it after the invoice is posted. You can also edit posted transactions in Accounts Receivable, depending on your accounting method. If you operate on a cash basis, any information can be changed. If you operate on an accrual basis, you can change general information, and an adjustment option is available to change the invoice amount, if necessary.

If your customers have prepaid for tuition, you can apply those payments when you post the invoices by selecting Auto Apply in the posting steps below.

 To print or preview unposted invoices
  1. Under Manage Records, click the Transactions tab.
  2. In the drop-down list, select Accounts Receivable Invoices and click Go .
  3. Click Post Invoices. A list of unposted invoices for the selected posting period displays in the Post Invoices window.
  4. If you want to include each invoice's distribution in the preview/print list, select Print Distribution. To show only a summary list, clear that option.
  5. To preview the list, click Preview, then Close to return to the Post Invoices window.
  6. To print the list, click Print, confirm the printer selection, then click OK.
 To post individual invoices
  1. Under Manage Records, click the Transactions tab.
  2. In the drop-down list, select Accounts Receivable Invoices and click Go .
  3. Click Post Invoices. A list of unposted invoices for the selected posting period displays in the Post Invoices window.
  4. Select Use Selection.
  5. Click to select the invoice you want to post. To select multiple invoices, hold down the CTRL key while selecting.
  6. Click Post Invoices and confirm.
 To post all invoices
  1. Under Manage Records, click the Transactions tab.
  2. In the drop-down list, select Accounts Receivable Invoices and click Go .
  3. Click Post Invoices. A list of unposted invoices for the selected posting period displays in the Post Invoices window.
  4. Make sure the Use Selection check box is cleared.
  5. Click Post Invoices and confirm.


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Related Topics

Accounts Receivable Year-End Procedures
ACS Year-End Guide
Entering AR Invoice Payments at Year-End

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