An anticipated bill is a memo entry onto the client ledger but can be upgraded to an actual bill later.
Field |
Description |
Reference |
If you opened the posting screen
via Accounts Enquiry with a matter displayed, Ref: is pre-populated.
If not, click |
Posting Template |
To create a posting based on a template, select the template. See Using templates for postings. |
Date |
Defaults to today. You can change this if the posting needs another date. |
Posting Period |
Displays the posting period to which the date shown in Date belongs. |
Type (B/C) |
Defaults to Bill. Enter a C if a credit note is required. |
Description |
Enter as required. |
Bill (Credit note) Number |
Enter as required. If you are using automatic bill numbering the next available bill number is entered for you. |
Non VAT Disbs |
Enter the value of Non VATable Disbursements to be included. |
VAT Disbs |
Enter the net value of VATable disbursements to be included. |
Profit Costs |
Enter as applicable. Rate: This defaults to Standard Rate 1. You can change this if required by selecting from the drop down list. |
VAT Amount |
This is automatically calculated from the profit costs figure and VATable disbursements. You can change this amount if necessary. |
Total Bill |
This is calculated automatically and cannot be changed other than by changing one of the other fields. |
Refer to the Glossary for information on the Save options.