# Supplier invoices

You can use this view to keep track of invoices you receive from your suppliers. This provides an alternate way to create entries for these invoices.

Start off by creating a new supplier invoice using the '+' button at the bottom left corner of the view. With the new supplier invoice selected, you can choose a supplier from the combo box or type in a name to create a new supplier. At the top you see a list of amounts. Here you need to enter a list of accounts / amounts that make up this invoice. Note that VAT is not calculated automatically; you will need to add an item for VAT if applicable. If you start with an expense account that has a non-zero VAT level, a VAT row will be added for you. You need to check that the calculated VAT amount is the same as the amount on the invoice. Please note that invoices that require reverse charging of VAT are not supported.

All amounts are in the currency specified for the supplier invoice, below the list of amounts. Below the currency popup menu is a popup menu for assigning a tag to the supplier invoice (if you have created tags).

You must also specify the invoice number. Once you've entered the required information you can click 'Register…' to continue registering the supplier invoice. Depending on your method for filing invoices (once, when paid, or twice, both when received and when paid) this part will be different.

- If you use the cash method you select a source account. The invoice will be "paid" immediately.
- If you use the accrual method you need to specify whether the selected date is the invoice date or the due date. For invoices in foreign currency, you will need to specify the exchange rate. Economacs will attempt to get today's exchange rate from the ECB (requires an active Internet connection).

All generated entries are placed under 'Pending'. Please note that the method for filing invoices, as well as the required accounts to use, is specified under Settings / Invoicing in the sidebar to the left.