Creating an invoice
Go to invoicing
From the firm dashboard, go to Billing → Invoices or open a specific client and go to their billing section.
Invoice details
Each invoice includes:| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Invoice number | Auto-generated (customizable format) |
| Invoice date | When invoice is issued |
| Due date | Payment due date |
| From | Your firm details |
| To | Client details |
| Line items | Services and amounts |
| Subtotal | Sum of line items |
| Tax | Optional tax amount |
| Total | Amount due |
| Notes | Optional notes or terms |
Service templates
Save time with service templates:Create a template
- Go to Firm Settings → Billing → Service Templates
- Click New Template
- Enter:
- Service name
- Description
- Default rate
- Default quantity
Using templates
When creating an invoice:- Click Add Service
- Select from your templates
- Adjust quantity if needed
Common templates
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Quarterly review
- Tax preparation
- Payroll processing
- Consultation (hourly)
Recurring invoices
Set up invoices that repeat automatically:Invoice customization
Branding
Invoices use your firm branding:- Your logo
- Your colors
- Your contact information
Invoice format
Customize the invoice template:| Element | Customization |
|---|---|
| Logo position | Top left, center |
| Color scheme | Your brand colors |
| Terms | Standard payment terms |
| Notes | Default footer notes |
| Numbering | Prefix and format |
Payment terms
Set default payment terms:- Due on receipt
- Net 15
- Net 30
- Net 45
- Net 60
- Custom
Sending invoices
Email delivery
When you send an invoice:- Client receives email with PDF attached
- Email includes “Pay Now” button
- Tracks when client views it
Other delivery
Download PDF to:- Print and mail
- Attach to other emails
- Upload to client portals
Receiving payments
Online payment
Clients click “Pay Now” in the email or portal:- Enter credit card or bank info
- Payment processes immediately
- Invoice marked as paid
Record offline payment
If client pays by check or other method:- Open the invoice
- Click Record Payment
- Enter amount and method
- Invoice marked as paid
Partial payments
Accept partial payments:- Record the partial amount
- Invoice shows remaining balance
- Client can pay rest later
Invoice status
Track each invoice:| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Draft | Not yet sent |
| Sent | Delivered to client |
| Viewed | Client opened email/viewed invoice |
| Paid | Payment received |
| Partial | Partial payment received |
| Overdue | Past due date, unpaid |
| Void | Cancelled |
Overdue invoices
When invoices are overdue:Automatic reminders
Enable reminders in settings:- First reminder: X days after due date
- Second reminder: X days after first
- Continue until paid or limit reached
Manual follow-up
- Send additional reminder
- Call the client
- Apply late fee (if in your terms)
Reporting
Track invoicing performance:- Outstanding AR — Total unpaid invoices
- Average days to pay — How quickly clients pay
- Collection rate — Percentage collected on time
- Revenue by period — Invoiced amounts over time
Firm overview
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