Debtors
Track money owed to your organization by customers or other parties.
Creating a Debtor
- Go to Finance → Debtors
- Click New Debtor
- Fill in:
- Name — Debtor's name
- Amount — Total amount owed
- Date Opened — When the debt was created
- Contact Info — Email, phone, address (optional)
- Notes — Additional information
Managing Debtors
Viewing Debtors
The table shows:
- Name
- Original amount
- Current balance
- Active status
- Date opened
Recording Payments
When a debtor makes a payment:
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Open the debtor record
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Click Add Payment
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Enter:
- Amount — Payment amount
- Date — Payment date
- Payment Method — Cash, Check, Bank Transfer, Credit Card, or Other
- Description — Optional notes
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Click Save
What happens:
- Payment is recorded
- Balance is automatically reduced
- If balance reaches zero, debtor is marked inactive
Payment Methods
| Method | Use For |
|---|---|
| Cash | Cash payments |
| Check | Check payments |
| Bank Transfer | Wire or ACH transfers |
| Credit Card | Card payments |
| Other | Any other method |
Viewing Payment History
Open a debtor and check the Payments tab to see all recorded payments.
Editing a Debtor
- Click on the debtor
- Click Edit
- Make changes and save
Closing a Debtor Account
When fully paid:
- The debtor is automatically marked inactive
- You can set a Date Closed for your records
To manually close:
- Edit the debtor
- Toggle Active off
- Set the Date Closed
- Save