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Specifying the amount you would like to carry forward
The write-up or down amount is adjusted automatically based on the carry forward amount. The amount carried forward can be included in whole or in part on another invoice in the current or a future period.
- In the Billings from WIP dialog create a final invoice or locate an existing one.
- Mark applicable time and expenses to be billed. The write-up or down amount is calculated automatically.
- Assign the ID of the Staff member to whom you want to allocate the carried forward amount.
- Enter the desired carry forward amount. Notice that a transaction with the type "Y" is created in the transaction detail.
- As long as the amount is not marked as billed, click the Edit Memo button to enter an explanation for the carry forward. This explanation will appear as a memo on automatic reports.
Notes
- Carry forward items cannot be marked (billed) as part of the invoice in which they were created.
- Once the carry forward amount is marked as part of an invoice, it is treated in the same manner as a time transaction. This means that a portion of the amount can be written up or down.
- It is most commonly used when the user cannot bill the client for as much time as entered. The invoice amount is less than time entered and a write-down is required.