Receipts

Updated March 26, 2026

A receipt represents a payment received by your firm and deposited into your bank account. Recording receipts ensures accurate revenue tracking and proper application of client payments. *Important Note A single receipt can be applied to multiple invoices, allowing flexible allocation of client payments.


1. Step 1: Login to SalesForce

  • Login to Salesforce Using Your Secure Credentials

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2. ### Step 2: Navigate to Receipts

  • Using the App Launcher open the Revenue Management App.

  • Click on the Receipts tab to view all existing receipts.

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3. ### Step 3: Create a New Receipt

  • Click the New button to create a new receipt entry.

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4. ### Step 4: Complete Receipt Fields

Enter the following required information:

  • Customer:
    Use the lookup icon to search for and select the client who made the payment.

  • Receipt Date:
    Defaults to the current date.

    • Click the calendar icon to select a different date if needed.
  • Bank Account:
    Select the bank account where the payment was deposited.

  • Credit GL Account:
    Choose the appropriate general ledger account to credit the received funds.

  • Amount:
    Enter the total amount received.

  • Method of Payment:
    Select the payment method used by the client (e.g., EFT, Wire Transfer).

  • Save the receipt.

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5. ## Receipt List View

  • Displays all recorded receipts in the system.

  • Allows users to quickly locate and manage existing receipt records.

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6. ### Step 5: Open Apply/Unapply Screen

  • From the Receipt record or list view, click Apply/Unapply.

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7. ### Step 6: Review Receipt Details

  • The top section displays customer and receipt information.

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8. ### Step 7: Apply the Receipt

Use one of the following sub-tabs to apply the receipt amount:

Apply on Billing:

  • Displays invoices matching your filter criteria.

  • Enter the amount to apply to each invoice.

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9. Apply to Billing Lines:

  • Allows application of the receipt to specific line items within invoices for more detailed allocation.

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10. Unapply Receipt:

  • Used to remove previously applied receipt amounts if corrections are needed.

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11. Step 8: Save Receipt

-When completed click Save & Complete

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12. Refunding a Receipt

Step 1: Locate Receipt

-Open the receipt associated with the payment you want to refund.
Click "Details"

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13. ### Step 2: Initiate the Refund

  • Click the Refund button on the receipt screen.

  • A dedicated Refund pop-up window will open.

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14. ### Step 3: Enter Refund Details

  • Enter the refund amount.

  • Complete any required refund details (such as date or notes, if applicable).

  • Click Next

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15. ### Step 4: Confirm the Refund

  • Review the refund information carefully.

  • Confirm the refund to proceed.

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16. ### Step 5: System Recording (Automatic)

Once confirmed, LawAccounting automatically:

  • Generates a refund disbursement

  • Updates the receipt to reflect the refunded amount in the designated field

  • Ensures the refund is properly recorded in your accounting records

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