# Sales Invoice

A **Sales Invoice** is issued to a customer after delivering goods or services. Submitting a sales invoice records income and creates a receivable entry.

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Steps to create a sales invoice:

1. Navigate to **Home → Accounting → Accounts Receivable → Sales Invoice** and click **New**.
2. Select the **Customer**; the system fetches default customer details such as address and payment terms.
3. Set the **Due Date** (defaults to the posting date) and add items with quantities and rates. Prices and taxes are fetched from the item master and price lists.
4. Verify or edit the **Posting Date** and **Posting Time**. You can add shipping and other charges under **Taxes and Charges**.
5. Save and **Submit** to book the revenue and create a receivable. The invoice status will change from *Draft* to *Submitted* and later to *Paid* when payment is received.

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