What is a key step after entering incoming payments related to invoices?

After entering incoming payments related to invoices, confirming the allocation of payments is a crucial step because it ensures that the received payments are accurately assigned to the corresponding invoices. This process involves verifying that the amounts received match the expected amounts on the invoices and that any necessary adjustments for partial payments, discounts, or overpayments are correctly reflected.

Proper allocation strengthens financial reporting accuracy, aids in cash flow management, and contributes to the overall reconciliation process. It ensures that the accounts receivable records are up to date and that the business’s financial statements accurately reflect its income and receipts.

While reviewing payment history, performing general ledger adjustments, and updating the business partner's credit limit are all important accounting tasks, they generally follow the key step of confirming payment allocation to maintain clear and accurate records immediately after recording incoming payments.