Financial: Over the counter Sales

There are two ways of handling Over the Counter Sales

The recommended routine is to create a record card called 'Counter Sales' tell the system it is the shop card. Now enter any sales on this card. The reasons for using this method are:

• Stock levels are handles correctly
• Automatic Pricing can be used
• Sales breakdown in vatbook
• More accountability

The system assumes that whenever any work is added to this card then it will be paid for at the time - as such you cannot exit from this card if there is a balance outstanding.

The takings for the current surgery number will be displayed. The two columns are cash and cheque.

You are prompted for a code (between 1 and 10) by which to break down the sales or enter <E> to return to the main menu. Then enter the total amount taken, the system will then deduct/add VAT according to how your system is configured and then ask you to enter whether the amount paid is by cash or cheque.

The figures at the top of the screen are updated and you are returned to the code prompt.

The categories are amended via an option in the set up parameters program.