First Invoice Checklist
Before You Create the Invoice
Section titled “Before You Create the Invoice”- Confirm your company profile is complete.
- Confirm the customer record is accurate.
- Confirm tax and currency settings are correct.
Drafting Checklist
Section titled “Drafting Checklist”- invoice reference is unique and meaningful
- line items are clear and complete
- quantities, rates, and totals are correct
- due date and payment terms are present
Submission Checklist
Section titled “Submission Checklist”- reviewer has approved the draft
- all required fields are complete
- no unresolved validation warnings
After Submission
Section titled “After Submission”- confirm status changed successfully
- run validation and resolve any issues promptly
- dispatch only after validation passes
If Something Fails
Section titled “If Something Fails”- correct data first, then retry the step
- keep a clear correction note for audit trail
- escalate repeated failures to your admin/support contact
Next: Invoice Lifecycle.