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
- Log In
- Access LawAccounting/CaseQube using your secured credentials.
- Navigate to Revenue Management App
- Using the App launcher (nine-dot icon), open the Law Accounting
- Open the Receipt List View
- Click the Receipt Tab
- 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:
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Amount and Balance will automatically populate based on the original receipt total.
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Refund Amount: Enter the amount you wish to refund.
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Method of Refund: Select the refund method — Check, Electronic, or Original Source.
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Refund Date: Choose the date the refund will be issued.
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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
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Once all information has been verified, click Next.
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A warning message will appear stating that this action is irreversible and asking you to confirm. Click Yes to proceed.
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The screen will automatically refresh to the Refund Receipt page.
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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:
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The system does NOT close the bill.
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The remaining balance stays in Accounts Receivable.
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The client still owes money on that bill
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Step 1 Open the Receipt: Navigate to and open the Receipt you want to refund.
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Step 2: Click Refund: Select the Refund button.
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Step 3: Complete the Refund Screen: Fill in the required fields on the Refund screen (refer to Step 2 instructions).
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Step 4: Click Next
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Step 5: Select Refund Option: Choose Leave Bill with Balance.
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Step 6: Enter Refund Amount: Input the amount to be refunded.
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Step 7: Click Refund
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Step 8: Confirm Action: A warning message will appear stating the action is irreversible. Click Refund to confirm.
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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:
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Remaining balance is written off
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The bill is closed
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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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