How to Use the Linked Bingo Expense Tab
In this guide, we will learn how to efficiently use the Linked Bingo Expense tab. This process applies whether you have Aero, Pilot, or Diamond Games, as all linked bingo expenses are entered under this tab. Follow these steps to ensure accurate entry of your expenses.
Step-by-Step Guide
Select the Correct Provider:
Choose from the listed providers: Aero, Diamond Games, and Pilot.
For this example, we are entering an invoice from Diamond Games.
Understand Billing Frequency:
Diamond Games bills twice a month.
Aero and Pilot bill once a month.
Enter Invoice Date Range:
For Diamond Games, the first invoice covers the 1st to the 15th of the month.
The second invoice covers the 16th to the last day of the month.
Choose the Correct Premise:
Each site will have its own invoice for the same time period.
Calculate Invoice Details:
Click the first red button, Calculate.
Ensure the pre-populated numbers match your paper invoice.
Enter sales tax for Diamond Games invoices (not required for Pilot or Aero).
Select Appropriate Rows:
Click the second red button, Select Rows.
Verify the selected rows to avoid manual errors.
Apply Selected Rows:
Click the third red button, Apply.
The selected rows will be moved below the thin line.
Enter Payment Details:
Enter the date of payment.
If paid by check, add the check number or use direct debit.
Save Your Entry:
Click the last red button, Save.
By following these steps and using the four red buttons—Calculate, Select Rows, Apply, and Save—you can easily enter your linked bingo expenses. Proper use of the linked bingo expense screen ensures that your line 13 of the Schedule F is calculated correctly each month.