Summary
A credit is recorded via automatic posting in the same transaction as the invoice, using specific transactions for different types of credits.
In principle, a credit is recorded via the automatic posting as the invoice, i.e., in the same transaction.
Types of Credits
- A supplier credit is posted in “Expenses” (e.g., “Other operating cost” transaction).
- A customer credit is posted with the transaction “Revenue”.
- A social insurance credit or a source tax authority is posted with the transaction “Social insurance”.
- A VAT credit is posted with the transaction “Value added tax, VAT”.
- Direct tax credits are posted with “Direct taxes”.
Payment Type and Amount
In all cases, the payment type “already paid” is used. The amount is recorded as a minus amount.
Posting the Credit Note
- Upon receipt of payment via bank reconciliation, the credit note is present and can be posted.
- Alternatively, it can be found under “Accounting - partner reconciliation”.
- To offset against an invoice:
- Click on the invoice.
- Record it.
- Drag it to the credit note.
- If the amount is not identical, the remaining amount stays open.
FAQ
Q: How is a supplier credit recorded?
A: A supplier credit is posted in “Expenses” under the “Other operating cost” transaction.
Q: What happens if the amount of the credit note does not match the invoice?
A: If the amount is not identical, the remaining amount stays open.