Forward Balance Invoices

[brettnem]

Hello,

I was wondering if there was any way to support forward balances. Normally with billing systems, I see two ways to generate invoices. And it's usually globally one way or the other

 

 

1. Each invoice includes any previously opened invoice balances that are unpaid. Normally have a line item for each unpaid invoice. Total invoice amount is the total amount due for all open invoices. Invoice contains both new billable items and references to unpaid invoices. Of course this leads to an obvious logistical issue when a new invoice is created, what becomes of the previous ones that are included?

 

2. Each invoice lives in of itself. The total due is ONLY for the new items. Only way to discover the total amount client owes is to log in and check all outstanding invoices or to get a statement.

 

Question is, is there any way #1 is supported? Can I send invoices that include a "Previous Balance"

 

Thanks,

Brett

[Sitepearl]

Not sure if the functionality is supported, but there is an option to disable generation of invoices if the previous invoice is unpaid, I think.

 

Tom