Sales Ledger – Show Overdue Messages On Statements

Purpose:
Set these up prior to printing and despatching Customer Statements for the first time.

There are three warning messages available. These are:
Over period 1 which will be printed on customer statements if the oldest open amount is overdue by more than the first debtors ageing period.
Over period 2 which will be printed on customer statements if the oldest open amount is overdue by more than the second debtors ageing period.
Over period 3 which will be printed on customer statements if the oldest open amount is overdue by more than the third debtors ageing period.

The ageing periods are set in Prelude Desktop Sales Parameters – Analysis Page.

Preparation:
Ensure that Statement Required box is checked on Customer’s Sales Ledger Account – see Create & Edit Customer Accounts.
Ensure that you discuss and agree wordings with the Sales Department.

Processing:
The wording of the messages are maintained in Statement Warnings Page in parameters form – see also Set Up Your Company.