These options represent different stages in the disbursement workflow:
Disbursement Journal: Reallocates already-paid firm costs (e.g., postage) to a file. No financial transaction is recorded.
Supplier Invoice: Logs a bill received from a third party, which is yet to be paid. Allows early billing to the client.
Payment: Records actual money leaving your operating account. Used with or without a linked supplier invoice.
Tip: Disbursement Journals and Supplier Invoices are billable immediately, even before payment is made.
Audit Tip: If the firm performs the task in-house (e.g., admin support, scanning), it must be billed as professional time—not disbursement. DISBURSEMENTS & SUPPLIER INVOICES
