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Invoicing System Documentation

Complete guide to managing invoices and payments in the Academix system

Supported Payment Methods

Credit Card

Process payments through secure payment gateways.

Bank Transfer

Direct bank transfers and ACH payments.

Cash

Record cash payments received in person.

Check

Process check payments with tracking.

Online Payment

Secure online payment portal for families.

Payment Plans

Structured payment plans over time.

Invoice Form Fields

Student/Family

Select the student or family for whom the invoice is being created.

Invoice Items

Add billing items such as tuition, fees, materials, or other charges.

Amount

Specify the amount for each billing item or service.

Due Date

Set the payment due date for the invoice.

Payment Terms

Define payment terms and conditions for the invoice.

Discounts

Apply any applicable discounts or scholarships.

Invoicing Management Actions

Create Invoice

Generate new invoices for students or families.

Edit Invoice

Modify existing invoices before payment.

Process Payment

Record payments and update invoice status.

Send Reminders

Send payment reminders for overdue invoices.

Generate Reports

Create financial reports and analytics.

Print Invoice

Print or email invoices to families.

Apply Discounts

Add discounts or scholarships to invoices.

Track Payments

Monitor payment history and status.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Creating New Invoices

To create an invoice for a student or family:

1

Click the "Create Invoice" button

2

Select the student or family from the dropdown

3

Choose the billing items (tuition, fees, etc.):

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• Select items from the available options

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• Set quantities and amounts

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• Add custom items if needed

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Set payment terms and due date

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Apply any applicable discounts or scholarships

9

Review the invoice summary and totals

10

Click "Generate Invoice" to create the invoice

Processing Payments

To record a payment for an invoice:

1

Find the invoice in the list or search by invoice number

2

Click the "Record Payment" button

3

Enter the payment amount (full or partial)

4

Select the payment method:

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• Credit Card

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• Bank Transfer

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• Cash

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• Check

9

Enter payment reference or transaction ID

10

Add any payment notes or comments

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Click "Process Payment" to record the transaction

Viewing Invoice Details

To view detailed invoice information:

1

Navigate to the Invoices section

2

Search for the invoice by number or student name

3

Click on the invoice to view full details

4

View billing items, amounts, and payment history

5

Check payment status and outstanding balance

6

Download or print the invoice if needed

Generating Financial Reports

To create financial reports:

1

Click the "Generate Report" button

2

Select the report type:

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• Revenue Summary

4

• Outstanding Balances

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• Payment History

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• Cash Flow Analysis

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Choose the date range and filters

8

Select specific students or classes if needed

9

Choose the output format (PDF, Excel, CSV)

10

Click "Generate" to create the report

Setting Up Automated Billing

To configure automated billing:

1

Go to Billing Settings

2

Set up recurring billing cycles:

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• Monthly tuition

4

• Quarterly fees

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• Annual charges

6

Configure payment reminders and due dates

7

Set up late fee calculations

8

Configure email notification templates

9

Schedule automatic invoice generation

10

Save automation settings

Managing Discounts and Scholarships

To apply discounts to invoices:

1

Navigate to Discount Management

2

Create discount rules:

3

• Sibling discounts

4

• Early payment incentives

5

• Need-based scholarships

6

Set discount percentages or fixed amounts

7

Configure eligibility criteria

8

Apply discounts to specific invoices

9

Track discount usage and reporting

Exporting Financial Data

To export financial data:

1

Select the export option from the menu

2

Choose the data type (invoices, payments, reports)

3

Select the date range for export

4

Choose the export format (CSV, Excel, PDF)

5

Include additional data (payment history, notes)

6

Click "Export" to download the file

Detailed Guide

Invoicing System Overview

The Invoicing System module provides comprehensive financial management tools for educational institutions. It allows administrators to create and manage invoices, track payments, generate financial reports, and maintain detailed billing records. The system supports various payment methods, automated billing cycles, and integration with accounting systems.

Key Features

Create and manage invoices for students and families, track payment status and history, support multiple payment methods and gateways, generate financial reports and analytics, automate recurring billing and reminders, manage discounts and scholarships, integrate with accounting systems, and maintain comprehensive audit trails.

Invoicing Dashboard

The invoicing dashboard provides an overview of all financial activities. It displays outstanding invoices, recent payments, revenue trends, and payment statistics. You can view invoices by status, date range, or student, and access quick actions for common billing tasks.