After the batch has been input a GL Listing and runfilc are printed - the GL listing is printed twice and includes all details including the GL coding. One copy is filed with the invoices in the batch and the other is filed in a ring binder. Daphne noted the second copy is useful when looking up a transaction rather than going to the invoices. The runfile details the creditor information and invoices and is filed.
Daphne and Velma review each others processing to ensure that data has been keyed correctly, this is evidenced by a tick on the GL listing report. They check the correct creditor is being paid, the coding, dollar amount and that the GST component is correct. GST is automatically calculated at 12.5%, however some payments arc GST exclusive or where a staffrcimbursement is not supported by a tax invoice (eg receipt only). The GL listing is attached to invoices and filed in batch order.
(c) Payment
Payment is by either direct credit or cheque. Three payment runs are performed each month. l O", 20,h and 30'h ofthc month The 20'h of the month is traditional1y the main payment run, the other two are related to payroll payments in which payments falling due before the main run are paid.
Payment batches are selected by Daphne based on the due date of the invoice entered in the system when invoice was input. Once the invoices to be paid are selected a payments due list is produced. This report details the payments by creditor, a second report is also produced which details all the invoices included in a payment by creditor - Transactions since last remittance report.
Scooby reviews this report which includes both cheque and direct credit payments, for reasonableness. He does not have all the invoices in front of him but will query any unusual transactions and review the invoices. Scooby advised that he is looking to confirm that he recognises the suppliers and the description for the purchase is for an appropriate business purpose. He pays particular attention to staff reimbursement and who has authorised the claim. This report is signed as evidence ofthe review.
It is policy for all payments>Sk to be reviewed and approved. Daphne details all the payments greater than $Sk on a Cheque Approval Form. This form and the associated invoices are reviewed by Scooby and Shaggy. Scooby looks at all the invoices checking the reasonableness of purchase and coding, and who authorised the invoice for payment. Shaggy does less of a thorough review because she knows Scooby looks so closely at the invoices. Shaggy advised his check is much more thorough if Scooby is unavailable. The form is signed as evidence of the review. Daphne noted that they do follow up invoices with her or the person placing the order as required.
Payment by Cheque
Daphne then releases the pay run for payment and the cheques and remittances are printed. Cheques are computer generated with Daphne performing this process, Velma and Fred are also able to print cheques. The range of cheques printed for each payment run is recorded on the pay sheet (monthly report listing all cheques paid) which is provided to Daphne by IT, although she can run it. Daphne has not received this report for the last 2-3 months.