Billing System Overview (Photocopy)
Summary: Rates vary by customer type and billing style; accounting integrates with A/R and commissions.
Quick answer
Define Billing Items → Billing Styles → Customer Types → Income Accounts → Billing Rates before invoicing.
What you need
- WinCopy SQL v9.0.06+
- Appropriate role/permissions (as required)
Steps
Create concise Billing Items (invoice titles).
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Define Billing Styles for each job type (e.g., Depo Subpoena, Opposing).
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Set Customer Types (rate schedules) and Income Accounts.
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Enter Billing Rates per type/style/item (taxable flags, commissions).
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Confirm it worked
Invoice screen shows the appropriate items and calculates totals/commissions/tax.
Troubleshooting
If items don’t appear, ensure the rate is >0 for the selected style and taxable flags are correct.
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