GnuCash questions

[Derek Atkins]

Hi,

Jon <glabro at tx.rr.com> writes:

> I am using GnuCash to do some basic business invoicing, however I can't 
> seem to get the type of invoicing structure that I am accustomed too and 
> would like to use. Is there a way to do this and what would be the best 
> way?
>
> I would like the invoice to show a total project amount but only bill a 
> variable percentage of that amount per invoice. Show paid amounts and 
> due amounts with a running total.
>
>
> For example:
> $10,000.00 total project I have invoiced 15% of the project and received 
> the invoiced amount, next month I want to bill 20% but want to invoice 
> to show the running log
>
> Total Fee               Billed         Date            Credit/ Debit
> $10,000                 15%          01/01/09         $1,500
>                                Paid          01/30/09       -$1,500
> _                               20%          02/01/09        $2,000_
>                  % Billed  35%         Total Due       $2,000      
>
> Hopefully that is clear, I am sure there is a better format, but I am 
> still working on it.

Nope, GnuCash cannot do this.   Sorry.
If you bill it all up front you and run the Customer report
to show how much has been billed and how much has been paid.
However there's no way to only bill a percentage of the total.

> Thank you for any help.
>
> Jon Hyams   

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-derek

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