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* CR Account: This option is about what account will be going to credit this receipt.[[File:Create Receipt - CR Account.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | * CR Account: This option is about what account will be going to credit this receipt.[[File:Create Receipt - CR Account.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Description: Describe what the receipt is about.[[File:Create Receipt - Description.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | * Description: Describe what the receipt is about.[[File:Create Receipt - Description.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Amount: State the exact amount of the transaction excluding the tax its gst. | * Amount: State the exact amount of the transaction excluding the tax its gst. | ||
* GST: This is a set of metrics or base items specific to Australia in the preparation of tax records for businesses which is 10% of the total amount. In case the GST amount is different you have the option to edit it. | * GST: This is a set of metrics or base items specific to Australia in the preparation of tax records for businesses which is 10% of the total amount. In case the GST amount is different you have the option to edit it.[[File:Create Receipt - Amount.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Add and Remove Line: This is an option to add another item or remove an item. | * Add and Remove Line: This is an option to add another item or remove an item.[[File:Create Receipt - Add Line and Remove.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Review the details and click Process. | * Review the details and click Process.[[File:Step 8 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
== 2.2. Final Steps == | == 2.2. Final Steps == | ||
There are a couple of ways to confirm that the general receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system. | There are a couple of ways to confirm that the general receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system. | ||
* Option 1: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Bank. | * Option 1: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Bank.[[File:Step 9 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Then proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number. | * Then proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number.[[File:Step 10 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Option 2: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Accounts. | * Option 2: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Accounts.[[File:Step 11 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Then proceed to the CR Account you indicated to the general receipt. | * Then proceed to the CR Account you indicated to the general receipt.[[File:Step 12 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Lastly, proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number or by its date. | *Lastly, proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number or by its date.[[File:Step 13 - Create Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
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To create debtor receipt: | To create debtor receipt: | ||
* Proceed to a matter. (see the Create Matter guide) | * Proceed to a matter. (see the Create Matter guide)[[File:Step 1 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Proceed to view the group, drop down the billing and click on invoices. | * Proceed to view the group, drop down the billing and click on invoices.[[File:Step 2 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Go back to the Home tab, navigate to the ribbon group and dropdown on General Accounting. Proceed to Receipts and click on Create Debtor Receipt. | * Go back to the Home tab, navigate to the ribbon group and dropdown on General Accounting. Proceed to Receipts and click on Create Debtor Receipt.[[File:Step 3 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* As you can see, the editor window is identical to the general receipt except for the panel on the right side of the screen, which displays a summary of the Ledger balance for this matter. | * As you can see, the editor window is identical to the general receipt except for the panel on the right side of the screen, which displays a summary of the Ledger balance for this matter.[[File:Step 4 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
== 3.1. Specify Options == | == 3.1. Specify Options == | ||
In the debtor receipt window, there are two (2) editor tabs that you need to fill up: | In the debtor receipt window, there are two (2) editor tabs that you need to fill up: | ||
* Transactions: The information for this editor tab is similar to what you will fill up in the general receipt. | * Transactions: The information for this editor tab is similar to what you will fill up in the general receipt.[[File:Step 5 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* When you input the amount data, the ledger will modify according to its calculations. | * When you input the amount data, the ledger will modify according to its calculations.[[File:Step 6 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Allocations: This tab displays detailed information on the matter you are currently viewing. | * Allocations: This tab displays detailed information on the matter you are currently viewing.[[File:Step 7 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Review the details and click Save & Close. | * Review the details and click Save & Close.[[File:Step 8 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
== 3.2. Final Steps == | == 3.2. Final Steps == | ||
* There is a way to confirm that the debtor receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system. | * There is a way to confirm that the debtor receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system. | ||
* Go back to the matter. Proceed to view the group, drop down the ledgers and click on debtors. | * Go back to the matter. Proceed to view the group, drop down the ledgers and click on debtors.[[File:Step 9 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
* Then it will display the debtor receipt created. However, because we only saved and closed the receipt earlier, it has not yet been processed, therefore it has no effect and does not change balance. | * Then it will display the debtor receipt created. However, because we only saved and closed the receipt earlier, it has not yet been processed, therefore it has no effect and does not change balance.[[File:Step 10 - Create Debtor Receipt.png|none|thumb|500x500px]] | ||
Revision as of 07:56, 22 October 2024
This section of ContactsLaw provides an overview of the recording funds that have come into the bank account. This structure ensures that financial records and transactions are organised clearly and efficiently for each business you operate.
There are different ways on how to find out about the receipt of funds. This article focuses on the situation where you have received funds by bank deposit.
1. Getting Started
- Navigate to the ribbon group and dropdown on General Accounting.
- Proceed to Receipts and either choose between Create Debtor Receipt or Create General Receipt.
2. Creating General Receipts
General receipts are for receiving funds more generally and it is going to play more of a role.
To create general receipt:
- Option 1: Click the Create General Receipt.
- Option 2: Navigate the ribbon group and click on My Business then proceed to General Accounting.
- Proceed to the Manage tab, then drop down the General button and click the General Receipt.
2.1. Specify Options
In the general receipt window, there are options that you need to fill up.
- Date: Setting the date when you issue the receipt. Date can be past, present, or future. There are in some cases there will be a different date for the date that appears on the bank account versus the date that actually received the fund.
- Payment Method: This option is about how we received the funds. Options are bank deposit, bank cheque, cash, cheque, credit card, escrow, or loan/petty cash.
- Received from: This option is about who we get the funds from. Options are selecting a contact from the system.
- Reference: The information for this option varies depending on the type of transaction such as invoice numbers, cheque reference number, or bank transaction reference.
- DR Account: This option will show where the receipt will be directed. This will vary depending on the type of method.
- CR Account: This option is about what account will be going to credit this receipt.
- Description: Describe what the receipt is about.
- Amount: State the exact amount of the transaction excluding the tax its gst.
- GST: This is a set of metrics or base items specific to Australia in the preparation of tax records for businesses which is 10% of the total amount. In case the GST amount is different you have the option to edit it.
- Add and Remove Line: This is an option to add another item or remove an item.
- Review the details and click Process.
2.2. Final Steps
There are a couple of ways to confirm that the general receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system.
- Option 1: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Bank.
- Then proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number.
- Option 2: Navigate to DSH Legal, proceed to General Accounting and click Accounts.
- Then proceed to the CR Account you indicated to the general receipt.
- Lastly, proceed to search the general receipt by its reference number or by its date.
3. Creating Debtor Receipts
Debtor receipts are specifically used for recording payments to invoices that have sent out
To create debtor receipt:
- Proceed to a matter. (see the Create Matter guide)
- Proceed to view the group, drop down the billing and click on invoices.
- Go back to the Home tab, navigate to the ribbon group and dropdown on General Accounting. Proceed to Receipts and click on Create Debtor Receipt.
- As you can see, the editor window is identical to the general receipt except for the panel on the right side of the screen, which displays a summary of the Ledger balance for this matter.
3.1. Specify Options
In the debtor receipt window, there are two (2) editor tabs that you need to fill up:
- Transactions: The information for this editor tab is similar to what you will fill up in the general receipt.
- When you input the amount data, the ledger will modify according to its calculations.
- Allocations: This tab displays detailed information on the matter you are currently viewing.
- Review the details and click Save & Close.
3.2. Final Steps
- There is a way to confirm that the debtor receipt you create has been successfully processed in the system.
- Go back to the matter. Proceed to view the group, drop down the ledgers and click on debtors.
- Then it will display the debtor receipt created. However, because we only saved and closed the receipt earlier, it has not yet been processed, therefore it has no effect and does not change balance.
