Refund Process

Updated March 26, 2026

Learn how to process a refund for a receipt within the Law Accounting application. This guide will walk you through the necessary steps to ensure a smooth and accurate refund process.


1. Step 1: Initiate Refund Receipt

  1. Log In
    • Access LawAccounting/CaseQube using your secured credentials.
  2. Navigate to Revenue Management App
    • Using the App launcher (nine-dot icon), open the Law Accounting
  3. Open the Receipt List View
    • Click the Receipt Tab
  4. Initiate the Refund
    • Click the receipt you want to refund
    • Click Refund

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2. Step 2: Understanding the Receipt Refund Screen

In the Payment Information section:

  • Amount and Balance will automatically populate based on the original receipt total.

  • Refund Amount: Enter the amount you wish to refund.

  • Method of Refund: Select the refund method — Check, Electronic, or Original Source.

  • Refund Date: Choose the date the refund will be issued.

  • Refund Description: Enter a brief description explaining the reason for the refund.

Once all fields are completed, review the information for accuracy before proceeding

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3. ### Step 3: Process and Review the Refund

  • Once all information has been verified, click Next.

  • A warning message will appear stating that this action is irreversible and asking you to confirm. Click Yes to proceed.

  • The screen will automatically refresh to the Refund Receipt page.

  • Click Refund to view the processed refund details.

Be sure to review the refund receipt to confirm the transaction was completed successfully.

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4. Option 2: Leave Bill With Balance

Leave Bill with Balance: The refund is processed, but the bill still has an outstanding balance and remains open.

What happens:

  • The system does NOT close the bill.

  • The remaining balance stays in Accounts Receivable.

  • The client still owes money on that bill

  • Step 1 Open the Receipt: Navigate to and open the Receipt you want to refund.

  • Step 2: Click Refund: Select the Refund button.

  • Step 3: Complete the Refund Screen: Fill in the required fields on the Refund screen (refer to Step 2 instructions).

  • Step 4: Click Next

  • Step 5: Select Refund Option: Choose Leave Bill with Balance.

  • Step 6: Enter Refund Amount: Input the amount to be refunded.

  • Step 7: Click Refund

  • Step 8: Confirm Action: A warning message will appear stating the action is irreversible. Click Refund to confirm.

  • Step 9: View Refund: The screen will automatically refresh to the Receipt Details page. Click the Refunds tab to view the refund payment.

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5. Option 3: Write off Bill

Meaning:
The system removes the remaining balance and closes the bill.

A write-off removes the unpaid balance from Accounts Receivable and records it as a loss or adjustment in accounting.

What happens:

  • Remaining balance is written off

  • The bill is closed

  • No additional payment is expected from the customer.

Step 1: Open the Receipt
Navigate to and open the Receipt you want to refund.

Step 2: Click Refund
Select the Refund button.

Step 3: Complete the Refund Screen
Fill in the required fields on the Refund screen (refer to Step 2 instructions).

Step 4: Click Next

Step 5: Select Refund Option
Choose Write Off Bill.

Step 6: Add Adjustment GL Account
Enter the Adjustment GL Account that will be used for the write-off.

Step 7: Enter Refund Amount
Input the amount to be refunded.

Step 8: Click Refund

Step 9: Confirm Action
A warning message will appear stating the action is irreversible.
Click Yes to confirm.

Step 10: View Refund
The screen will automatically refresh to the Receipt Details page.
Click the Payments tab to view the refund payment.

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