Starting balance — Customer — Edit
When starting with Manager.io, you may need to set up starting balances for your customers to reflect any outstanding amounts or prepayments from your previous accounting system. The Starting Balance - Customer - Edit form allows you to enter these balances accurately.
Accessing the Form
To set up a starting balance for a customer:
- Navigate to the
Customers
tab.
- Select the customer for whom you want to set a starting balance.
- Click on the Edit button to open the Starting Balance - Customer - Edit form.
Filling Out the Form
The form includes the following fields:
Customer
Select the customer you have created under the Customers
tab. This field should already display the customer you are editing.
Lines
Use this section to configure the starting balances for the selected customer.
- Unpaid or Partially Paid Invoices: If your customer has any unpaid or partially unpaid invoices, these invoices need to be entered separately under the
Sales Invoices
tab.
Sales Invoice
If you have created a starting balance invoice under the Sales Invoices
tab and this invoice has been partially paid:
- Select the specific invoice in this field. This links the partial payment to the correct invoice.
Amount
- If a Sales Invoice is selected: Enter the amount that represents the partial payment against the selected invoice.
- If no Sales Invoice is selected: Enter the amount that represents any prepayment made by the customer. This amount will be allocated to future invoices.
Completing the Setup
After filling in the necessary fields:
- Review the entered information for accuracy.
- Click on Update or Create (depending on your version) to save the starting balance.
By correctly setting up starting balances, you ensure that your accounts receivable reflect the true financial position of your business with each customer.