# Billing articles for online academies > Articles on billing for online academies and tutoring businesses. URL: https://halqora.com/blog/category/billing Billing ## [Accounts receivable aging for academies: a 10-minute routine](https://halqora.com/blog/accounts-receivable-aging-academies) Accounts receivable aging groups unpaid invoices by days overdue. Review balances monthly, check payment links, and assign the next collection action. 21 Oct 2026 6 min read Billing ## [Can non-US residents use Mercury? Eligibility and invoicing](https://halqora.com/blog/mercury-for-non-us-academies) Non-US residents can apply with a US-formed company and US operations. Residence restrictions apply; Egypt is not listed, but Pakistan is. 21 Oct 2026 6 min read Billing ## [Deferred revenue and prepaid tuition: an accounting guide](https://halqora.com/blog/prepaid-tuition-deferred-revenue) Under accrual accounting, prepaid tuition is a liability until lessons are taught. Cash accounting generally records income when payment arrives. 21 Oct 2026 5 min read Billing ## [Family billing: siblings, discounts and one household invoice](https://halqora.com/blog/family-billing-siblings-discounts) Put siblings on one household billing account, then choose a percentage discount, a flat family plan or no discount. Keep each child's charges clear. 21 Oct 2026 6 min read Billing ## [How academies in Egypt can receive international tuition payments](https://halqora.com/blog/receive-payments-academy-egypt) Egypt-based academies can collect overseas tuition through PayPal or Wise transfers to an Egyptian bank. Stripe and Wise balances are unavailable. 21 Oct 2026 7 min read Billing ## [How to bill parents for online classes: a complete guide](https://halqora.com/blog/how-to-bill-parents-for-online-classes) Bill parents with a clear prepaid or postpaid policy, agreed cancellation rules, a monthly family invoice, easy payment options, and scheduled follow-up. 21 Oct 2026 10 min read Billing ## [How to chase unpaid tuition without damaging the relationship](https://halqora.com/blog/chase-unpaid-tuition-invoices) Chase unpaid tuition with short reminders, a direct invoice link and a written pause rule. Check delivery and payment records before escalating. 21 Oct 2026 7 min read Billing ## [How to invoice families in different currencies](https://halqora.com/blog/invoice-families-in-different-currencies) Set prices per currency, invoice families in their payment currency, and check conversion and receiving fees before choosing how to collect. 21 Oct 2026 8 min read Billing ## [Invoice references that make bank transfers easy to match](https://halqora.com/blog/invoice-references-bank-transfers) Use a unique invoice number as the bank transfer reference. Keep the reference consistent, check the currency, and review ambiguous payments. 21 Oct 2026 5 min read Billing ## [Late payment policy for tutoring: what UK law allows](https://halqora.com/blog/late-payment-policy-tuition) UK statutory late-payment interest covers business customers, not parents. Set tuition due dates, a grace period and a clear pause rule before enrollment. 21 Oct 2026 7 min read Billing ## [Payment reconciliation for academies: match transfers to invoices](https://halqora.com/blog/payment-reconciliation-for-academies) Match tuition transfers to invoices by reference, amount, currency and payer name, then review ambiguous payments before updating balances. 21 Oct 2026 7 min read Billing ## [PayPal invoicing fees explained for tutors and academies (2026)](https://halqora.com/blog/paypal-invoicing-fees-explained) PayPal charges when an invoice is paid. US Checkout costs 3.49% plus USD 0.49; international payments and currency conversion can add more. 21 Oct 2026 7 min read Billing ## [PayPal vs Stripe vs Wise for online academies: fees compared](https://halqora.com/blog/paypal-vs-stripe-vs-wise-online-academies) Use Stripe or PayPal for cards and Wise for local bank transfers. Compare fees and check business-country eligibility before choosing. 21 Oct 2026 10 min read