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# Bill Custom Date Field

### Abstract <a href="#id-7n62zdae888x" id="id-7n62zdae888x"></a>

*Accrual Automation* in *NetSuite* ensures that costs are recognized accurately, reflecting an organization’s true financial obligations at any given point. Administrators will want to configure accrual settings to define how vendor bill dates are captured, particularly if a custom date field is used instead of *NetSuite’s* standard transaction date.

This article guides you through the configuration of *Accrual Automation* related to *GL Account Types* and the *Bill Custom Date Field*.

### Configuring the Bill Custom Date Field <a href="#oiqs1r3a6ru" id="oiqs1r3a6ru"></a>

Some organizations track bill dates in a custom field rather than using *NetSuite’s* default *Tran Date*. This preference often stems from specialized reporting requirements or unique internal processes. By specifying a custom date field for accrual calculations, you ensure that entries align with your internal timeline for recognizing transactions.

To configure the **Bill Custom Date Field**, here are the steps to follow:<br>

1. To rely on a custom bill date field instead of the standard transaction date, locate the **Bill Custom Date Field** setting within the **Advanced Settings** section:\ <br>

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2. Next, if your organization stores the bill date in a user-defined field, enter the field ID of that custom date field into the corresponding **Bill Custom Date Field** box:\ <br>

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3. If you prefer to revert to *NetSuite’s* standard **trandate**, simply clear the **Bill Custom Date Field** box and click the **Submit** button so that the accrual process defaults back to the standard date:\ <br>

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This concludes the process of configuring *GL Account Types* and *Bill Custom Date Field* within *Accrual Automation* in *Nesuite.*


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