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
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Using the App Launcher open the Revenue Management App.
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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:
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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.
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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
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Displays all recorded receipts in the system.
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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:
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Displays invoices matching your filter criteria.
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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
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Click the Refund button on the receipt screen.
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A dedicated Refund pop-up window will open.
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14. ### Step 3: Enter Refund Details
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Enter the refund amount.
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Complete any required refund details (such as date or notes, if applicable).
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Click Next
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15. ### Step 4: Confirm the Refund
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Review the refund information carefully.
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Confirm the refund to proceed.
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16. ### Step 5: System Recording (Automatic)
Once confirmed, LawAccounting automatically:
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Generates a refund disbursement
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Updates the receipt to reflect the refunded amount in the designated field
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Ensures the refund is properly recorded in your accounting records
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