This process describes how unbilled work (WIP) is reviewed, converted into a Pre-Bill, and then finalized as a Bill (Invoice) that can be sent to the client.
1. # Step 1: Log in to CaseQube
- Log In: Access LawAccounting/CaseQube using your secured credentials.
- After logging in, click the App Launcher (nine-dot icon in the top left corner).
- In the search bar, type Work in Progress.
- Select Work in Progress from the list of applications.
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2. # Step 2: Initiate the Pre-Bill Process
- From the Work in Progress screen, select the desired matter/project.
You may select one or multiple matters depending on the entries you want to include in the pre-bill. - Click Pre Bill to begin creating the pre-bill.
Step 3: Enter Pre-Bill Information
The Create Pre Bill window will appear.
- In the Invoice Date field, select the invoice date.
- In the Due Date field, select the payment due date.
- In the Billing Period Start Date field, select the start date for the billing period.
- In the Billing Period End Date field, select the end date for the billing period.
- In the Notes field, enter any relevant billing notes.
Example:
recent project
Step 4: Optional Billing Settings
- If needed, enable the option:
Include Non-Billable Time and Expense with $0 balance
This option allows non-billable entries to appear in the pre-bill for reference.
Step 5: Confirm the Pre-Bill
- Review the entered billing information.
- Click Confirm Pre Bill.
Step 6: Review the Preview Bill Screen
The Preview Bill window will appear.
- Review the listed matters/projects included in the pre-bill.
- Review the associated Time Records and Expense Records.
- Verify the following information for each entry:
- Timekeeper
- Description
- Billable Hours
- Billable Rate
- Make any necessary edits to descriptions or billing values if required.
- Click Create Pre Bill to generate the pre-bill.
Step 7: View the Created Pre-Bill
- Click the App Launcher located in the top-left corner of Salesforce.
- In the search bar, type Billings.
- Select Billings from the results.
- Open the list view and select All.
- Locate and click the newly created billing record.
- Review the billing record details.
Step 8: Review and Approve the Pre-Bill
- Click Edit w/ Lines on the billing record.
- The Billing Entry screen will appear.
- Review the billing line details including:
- Type
- Revenue GL Account
- Date
- Hours
- Rate
- Comment / Description
- Total Amount
- Make any necessary edits to hours, rate, descriptions, or billing values if required.
- If needed, click Add Row to add an additional billing line.
- Click Save to finalize the billing entries.
- After saving, the billing Status updates to Approved, confirming that the pre-bill has been reviewed and finalized.
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