Accounting Resource

Statement of Account Guide

A statement of account summarizes invoices, receipts, and balance due over a period.

When to Send

Month-end customer reminder.

Before credit hold decisions.

Before collection escalation.

What It Should Show

Opening balance.

Invoice and receipt activity.

Closing balance and due items.

Step-by-Step Guidance

  1. Select statement period.
  2. Verify open invoices and applied receipts.
  3. Send with polite payment request and due summary.

Small-Business Use Case

A B2B supplier sent monthly statements and improved on-time collections with fewer manual calls.

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FAQ

Is a statement the same as an invoice?

No. A statement summarizes account activity; an invoice requests payment for a specific sale.