Create From
To create a new credit note from a previous invoice, or draft credit note, select the type from the drop-menu to open the invoice list, sort draft credit notes list. Click the invoice, or credit note you need, then click Select to fill the details in on the new credit note.
Credit Note Customer
Either type the name of the customer, or use the drop menu to select a previous customer. Adding a new customer into this field will create a record for that customer, which you can complete later with their contact details from the Customer List.
Customer Address
Enter the customer address.
Date
Select the Credit Note date.
Salesperson
Enter the salesperson for this credit note, or choose one from the pull-down list.
Invoice
This field displays the invoice to which this Credit Note has been applied.
Tax
Select any special sales tax option, e.g., if this is a special customer who is sales-tax exempt (for example a foreign customer).
Deposit Account
Select a deposit account for the transaction from the drop-down menu.
Credit Note Items
This is the list of items on the credit note. Click on the Add button to add a new item, then click within the Item or Description cells to access a drop-menu where you can select an item, or type the name of a new item. New items will automatically be added to the Items List. Change the Quantity or Unit Value by typing in a new value. Remove an item by clicking the 'trash' icon at the left of the item entry.
Add Discount
Click the Add Discount button to apply a discount either to all items, or to a line item. See the Apply Discount help topic for more information about discounting.
Comments
These notes are printed on the bottom of the Credit Note.
Private Comments
These are notes for internal use only they are not printed on the Credit Note.
Total
This is the sales tax and total display. If you think the sales tax calculation is wrong, please see the Tax tab of Options.
Record
Click on this button to view options for Recording a Credit Note. Click on the pull down list and select an action. You can Record and Print, Record and Fax, or Record and Email. You can also select to Record Only, Save as Draft or Preview the Credit Note.