New contract
Without Sanka
Start dates, first invoice timing, and billing cycles differ across teams
With Sanka
Create schedules and first invoices directly from approved terms
Subscription billing from signed contract to first invoice
Build schedules, first invoices, prorations, renewals, and payment follow-up from approved CRM or contract terms.
Subscription Billing
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Overview
Turn contract terms into billing schedules and first invoices
Connect contracts to billing
Structure setup fees, monthly fees, annual prepayment, usage, and deferred revenue from the source contract.
Check changes and proration
Review upgrades, downgrades, seat changes, and mid-cycle starts with a traceable calculation basis.
Track renewal and collection
Keep next invoice date, unpaid balance, renewal terms, and CRM billing status visible.
Workflow
Shorten the path from closed deal to billing readiness
- 01Read contract termsPull deal, line items, start date, billing cycle, quantity, and prepayment terms into one subscription setup.
- 02Create schedule and first invoiceApply setup fees, monthly or annual billing, prorations, and usage charges to invoice drafts.
- 03Approve, issue, and collectRoute non-standard terms for approval, then issue invoices and sync payment and billing status back to CRM.
Compare
Subscription billing breaks when terms and amendments live apart
| Workflow | Without Sanka | With Sanka |
|---|---|---|
| New contract | Start dates, first invoice timing, and billing cycles differ across teams | Create schedules and first invoices directly from approved terms |
| Mid-cycle change | Quantity, price, and proration decisions lack a clear audit trail | Store amendment events and calculation basis with the subscription and invoice |
| Renewal | End dates, new terms, price changes, and prepayment checks are missed | Show renewal targets, approval status, and next invoice date together |
| Payment status | CRM, accounting, and spreadsheets disagree after invoices are sent | Connect invoices, payments, deferred revenue inputs, and CRM billing status |
Mid-cycle change
Without Sanka
Quantity, price, and proration decisions lack a clear audit trail
With Sanka
Store amendment events and calculation basis with the subscription and invoice
Renewal
Without Sanka
End dates, new terms, price changes, and prepayment checks are missed
With Sanka
Show renewal targets, approval status, and next invoice date together
Payment status
Without Sanka
CRM, accounting, and spreadsheets disagree after invoices are sent
With Sanka
Connect invoices, payments, deferred revenue inputs, and CRM billing status
Customer quotes
Don't take our word for it.
We want inventory, sales management, tax, and accounting to connect smoothly while keeping operating cost and time low.
Sanka does more than inventory control. It can manage purchasing, billing, orders, and shipping in one place.
If you feel paper or Excel-based management has reached its limit, the first step is to digitize what actually happens on the floor.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Can Sanka handle mid-contract changes?
Yes. Upgrades, downgrades, and seat changes can be treated as amendment events with proration and history.
Can we create only the first invoice first?
Yes. You can create the subscription and first invoice draft, review it, then issue after approval.
Can this support deferred revenue and revenue recognition?
Yes. Billing and payment data can provide the inputs needed for deferred revenue and revenue recognition workflows.