How to bill clients for professional hours
The process of converting unbilled work-in-progress into a formal invoice for professional services.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable | Asset | 25,000.00 | - |
| Professional Service Revenue | Revenue | - | 25,000.00 |
| WIP Contra - Labor Accrual | Liability | 18,000.00 | - |
| Work-in-Progress (WIP) Asset | Asset | - | 18,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Recognizes revenue and the corresponding receivable while simultaneously clearing the associated WIP asset and its contra account to reflect project completion or billing milestones.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Invoice generation should trigger an automated reversal of the WIP associated with the billed hours.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Discrepancies between billed amounts and WIP relief amounts suggesting unauthorized write-ups or write-downs.
📄 Required Documentation
Final client invoice, engagement letter fee schedule, and WIP relief report.
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