Outstanding Request for Payments Invoices

To determine outstanding request for payments invoices using bank statements in Excel or Google Sheets, you'll need to cross-reference the transactions on your bank statements with your invoices. Below is a general guide on how you can approach this:

In Excel:

1. Organize Your Data:

• Import or manually enter your bank statement data into Excel. Include columns such as transaction date, description, withdrawal/deposit amount, and any other relevant details.

2. Identify Invoice Payments:

• Review the bank statement transactions and identify those related to invoice payments. You might see references to check numbers, customer names, or invoice numbers in the description.

3. Link Transactions to Invoices:

• In a new column, link each bank transaction to the corresponding invoice. You can use a VLOOKUP or INDEX-MATCH function if you have a separate list of invoices.

4. Calculate Outstanding Amounts:

• Use a formula to calculate the outstanding amounts. Subtract the amount paid from the total invoice amount. Assuming the total invoice amount is in column C and the amount paid is in column D, the formula might look like this:

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=C2 - D2

5. Filter and Summarize:

• Use filters to focus on outstanding transactions. Summarize the total outstanding amount using the SUM function.

In Google Sheets:

1. Organize Your Data:

• Import or manually enter your bank statement data into Google Sheets, similar to the Excel process.

2. Identify Invoice Payments:

• Review the bank statement transactions and identify those related to invoice payments.

3. Link Transactions to Invoices:

• Use the VLOOKUP or INDEX-MATCH function to link each bank transaction to the corresponding invoice.

4. Calculate Outstanding Amounts:

• Use a formula to calculate the outstanding amounts. For example:

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=C2 - D2

5. Filter and Summarize:

• Utilize filters and the SUM function to focus on outstanding transactions and summarize the total outstanding amount.

Additional Tips:

• Consistent Data:

• Ensure that the data in both your bank statements and invoice records is consistent and well-maintained.

• Regular Reconciliation:

• Regularly reconcile your bank statements with your accounting records to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Automated Tools:

• Consider using tools or scripts that automate the process of linking bank transactions to invoices, especially if you have a large volume of data.

• Documentation:

• Document any specific criteria or procedures used for linking transactions to invoices and calculating outstanding amounts.

Remember that the effectiveness of this process depends on the quality and consistency of your data. Adjust the formulas and procedures based on your specific data structure and accounting practices. If you encounter challenges, consult your accounting software's documentation or seek assistance from your financial advisor.