Overview
VIS42’s Receivables module helps you manage the complete lifecycle of customer invoicing and payments—from quotes to invoices to collections.Key Features
Invoices
Create invoices with custom branding
Quotes
Generate quotes that convert to invoices
Credit Notes
Issue refunds and corrections easily
Payment Tracking
Monitor payment status in real-time
Creating an Invoice
Invoice Details
Every invoice includes:- Invoice Number: Auto-generated or custom
- Issue Date: When the invoice was created
- Due Date: Payment deadline
- Line Items: Products/services with quantities and prices
- Tax Calculations: Automatic VAT/sales tax
- Payment Terms: Net 15, Net 30, custom, etc.
- Notes: Additional information for the customer
Quotes
Generate professional quotes that can be converted to invoices:- Create a quote with products and pricing
- Set valid until date
- Send to customer for approval
- When accepted, convert to invoice with one click
Credit Notes
Issue credit notes for:- Overcharged amounts
- Product returns
- Service corrections
- Discounts or goodwill credits
- Applied to future invoices
- Refunded to the customer
- Offset against other receivables
Payment Tracking
Payment Status
- Draft: Invoice being prepared
- Sent: Delivered to customer
- Viewed: Customer opened the invoice
- Partial: Partially paid
- Paid: Fully paid
- Overdue: Past due date
- Cancelled: Voided invoice
Recurring Invoices
Automate billing for subscription or regular services:- Set Schedule: Weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually
- Auto-Send: Invoices created and sent automatically
- Variable Amounts: Update pricing per occurrence
- End Date: Set when recurring billing stops
AI-first Features
Use the MCP Server to:- Create invoices with natural language
- Send reminders to overdue customers
- Generate reports on demand
- Answer questions about receivables
- Identify patterns in payment behavior
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Best Practices
Set Clear Payment Terms
Set Clear Payment Terms
Always specify due dates and accepted payment methods
Send Timely Reminders
Send Timely Reminders
Don’t wait until overdue—send friendly reminders before due date
Monitor Aging
Monitor Aging
Review aging reports weekly to stay on top of collections