The Account Current report is one of the top interactive reports in Momentum AMS, providing a detailed view of your agency’s financial transactions. Use this guide to understand how to access and utilize this powerful report.
Step 1: Accessing the Account Current Report
- Log into Momentum AMS using your credentials.
- Navigate to the left-hand menu and click on Interactive Reports.
- Locate the New Reports - Public Preview section and select Account Current from the list of available reports.
- Alternatively, use the search bar at the top to quickly find and open the report.
Step 2: Understanding the Report Layout
When you open the report, you’ll see a table with detailed transaction data. Key fields include:
- Insured Name and Policy Number: Identifies the specific policy and insured for each transaction.
- Line of Business (LoB): Displays the policy’s category, such as General Liability or Commercial Package.
- Carrier and MGA: Lists the insurance carrier and MGA involved with each transaction.
- Transaction Type and Description: Shows whether it’s a new policy, endorsement, cancellation, or other transaction type, along with effective and entry dates.
Step 3: Reviewing Financial Details
The Account Current report provides a breakdown of financial components for each transaction:
- Premium Amounts: The total premium associated with the policy.
- Policy Fees and Taxes: Any additional charges, such as taxes or other fees.
- Agency Fees: Fees charged by your agency that are separate from policy premiums.
- Agency Commissions: The commission your agency earns for each transaction.
Step 4: Tracking Receivables and Payables
- The report clearly shows Receivables, indicating amounts owed to your agency by insureds or other parties.
- Payables reflect amounts your agency owes to carriers or MGAs.
- Review these balances alongside transaction dates to ensure timely payments and collections.
Step 5: Filtering and Customizing the Report
- Use the filters at the top of the report to narrow down the data by criteria such as:
- Insured
- Carrier
- MGA
- Billing Type
- Transaction Dates
- Adjusting these filters helps you focus on specific transactions or areas of financial activity.
Step 6: Analyzing Billing Types
- The Billing Type column shows how each policy is billed, such as:
- Agency Bill – Paid in Full
- Agency Bill with Outside Financing
- This helps you quickly identify the billing structure for each policy and its impact on your receivables and payables.
Step 7: Identifying Adjustments and Refunds
- The report highlights negative balances, such as those caused by cancellations or overpayments.
- Use these details to identify refunds or adjustments and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Step 8: Using the Report for Financial Oversight
- Regularly review the Account Current report to track:
- Commissions earned by your agency.
- Outstanding receivables and payables.
- Accurate transaction timing and details.
- Use the insights from this report to reconcile accounts, monitor cash flow, and maintain financial clarity.
Conclusion
The Account Current report is a vital tool for agencies managing financial transactions and billing activities. By providing detailed insights into premiums, fees, commissions, receivables, and payables, this report helps agencies streamline financial management and maintain a clear picture of their cash flow.
If you have questions about using this report or other features in Momentum AMS, don’t hesitate to contact our support team.