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How to Add Opening Balance Details of a Party

Know how to add opening balance deatails of a party in mybillbook

Written By Team Flobiz

Last updated Almost 2 years ago

Feature Overview

Opening balance in myBillBook represents the amount you or your business owes to a party or the amount owed by a party to you. This feature helps you maintain accurate account balances and ensures smooth financial management when you start using myBillBook for billing and accounting.

Key Benefits

  • Easily manage and track existing dues.

  • Improve payment follow-ups with clear records.

  • Seamlessly integrate opening balances into your accounting system.

Steps to Add Opening Balance to a Customer Account

Follow these steps to add an opening balance for a party in myBillBook:

  1. Navigate to the Parties Screen

    • Go to the navigation bar and select the Parties option.

  2. Create a Party

    • If the party does not already exist, click on Create Party.

  3. Access the Credit Info Section

    • While creating or editing a party, scroll to the Credit Info section.

  4. Enter the Opening Balance

    • Input the opening balance in the provided field.

    • Select the Balance Type:

      • I Receive: Use this option if the party owes you money.

      • I Pay: Select this if you owe money to the party.

  5. Save Changes

    • Once all details are entered, click on Save to update the party's record.

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FAQs on adding opening balance of a party

Yes, you can edit the opening balance by navigating to the party's details, clicking Edit, and updating the balance in the Credit Info section.

The system requires you to select a balance type (I Receive or I Pay) to accurately categorize the transaction.

No, there is no limit. You can add opening balances for as many parties as needed

Go to the Parties section and use filters to display parties with opening balances