Doc Summary
Overview
CMPOnline allows you to quickly and securely transfer client funds from one case file to another. This feature is especially useful when a client has multiple matters and funds need to be reallocated or applied to the correct case without additional payments or manual adjustments. By transferring funds within the system, you can ensure accurate accounting, reduce administrative work, and keep each case file properly balanced.
Transfers can be completed directly within an individual case file. For added efficiency, the Accounting menu allows you to transfer funds from one case file and allocate them across multiple case files in a single process. This document outlines the steps for completing both methods.
IMPORTANT: Case files must have the same client assigned in order to transfer funds.
Transferring from the Individual Case File
- Navigate to Case File > Financial > Transactions.
- Review the available Trust and Client Funds balances to confirm sufficient funds.
- Click the Transfer Funds button.
- Enter the destination File Number. The file must have the same client assigned as the source file.
- Enter the Amount and adjust the Date if needed.
- If multiple trust or cost accounts are available, select the appropriate Bank Account from the dropdown. Transfers must be completed using the same account in which the funds were originally deposited.
- Click Transfer to complete the transaction.
**You can now see this transfer reflected on both case files and transaction screens**
Transferring from the Accounting Menu
The Accounting menu transfer process allows funds to be distributed from one source case file to multiple destination case files in a single workflow. This method is more efficient when allocating a client’s funds across several matters, as it reduces repetitive steps and helps ensure accurate and consistent accounting.
- Navigate to Accounting > Transfer Funds.
- In the From File Number field, enter the source case file.
- Enter the destination case file in the To File Number field and input the transfer Amount.
- To allocate funds to additional case files from the same source file, click Add Another Entry and enter the applicable file number and amount.
- Repeat as needed to complete all transfers.
