How to record a supplier advance and apply it
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Updated Aug 2026
Sometimes you pay a supplier before receiving goods. RushFlow records a supplier advance and lets you apply it against later purchases, so the supplier’s balance always reflects what you truly owe — the advance isn’t lost or double-counted.
Step by step
- Record the advanceWeb: record the advance payment to the supplier from a cash/bank account.
- Buy laterWhen you record the purchase, apply the advance to it; the supplier balance nets down.
- Track the balanceThe supplier ledger shows the outstanding advance until it’s fully applied.
Where to find it
Web: the supplier / purchases area.
Reversing a purchase that used an advance restores the advance, so the supplier balance stays correct.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pay a supplier before I buy?
Yes. Record a supplier advance and apply it to later purchases; the supplier balance always reflects what you owe.
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