How does billing operations work?

AI generated answer (using internal Slack threads):

Billing operations in NetSuite can be quite flexible and can be tailored to specific business needs. Here are some key points based on the conversations: 1. Billing Accounts: Billing accounts are typically used in conjunction with subscription billing. However, they can also be used when selling inventory items and invoicing them. 2. Billing Operations: Billing operations can be configured to bill lines that have been fulfilled. If there are backordered items, it can be set to only bill the quantity that has shipped. This can result in a partial invoice if an SO (Sales Order) has backorder lines. This is controlled by the 'Invoice in Advance of Fulfillment' preference. If this preference is turned on, it will completely bill SOs even if there are backorder lines. 3. Installment Billing: Billing customers in installments can be achieved either through manual partial billing or by using a billing schedule. Remember, these are general guidelines and the actual implementation can vary based on specific business requirements. ****** Disclaimer: This response was generated by an artificial intelligence assistant based on previous conversations from multiple Slack channels, and may contain inaccuracies or mistakes. ******