What is meant by Recurring documents?
The term "recurring documents" refers to documents that are regularly created and processed according to a fixed schedule, such as recurring invoices, credit notes, or statements. These documents are typically used for regular payments or accounting transactions that occur at specific intervals, such as monthly or annually. Automating recurring documents facilitates management and ensures consistency in documentation and billing.
Typical software functions in the area of "recurring documents" include:
- Creation of Recurring Documents: Automatic generation of documents based on predefined intervals and parameters.
- Scheduling and Control: Setting intervals for the recurrence of documents, such as monthly, quarterly, or annually.
- Automatic Booking: Integration of recurring documents into the accounting system for automatic transaction booking.
- Notifications and Reminders: Automated reminders and notifications for reviewing and approving recurring documents before creation or processing.
- Document Template Management: Creating and maintaining templates used for recurring documents, including customization to specific needs.
- Reporting: Generating reports on all recurring documents to provide an overview of upcoming and past documents.
- Archiving and Documentation: Storing and managing all recurring documents for future reference and auditing purposes.
- Integration with Payment Processing: Connecting with payment systems for automated execution of payments based on recurring documents.