System and method for timekeeping entry and work in progress reports

摘要

The present invention consists of an Improved Time Entry and Recording System and Method, which greatly enhances the features and abilities of such systems in the marketplace. Most notably, it allows the user thereof to create and generate and edit Work in Progress Reports, which may greatly optimize the profitability of any professional firm, and in particular a law firm, by keeping close tabs on all billing entities. In particular, the user may run and directly edit WIP reports and all data found therein in real time. Automatic flagging and comments on every field are provided, as well as user created and defined billing fields.

主权项

1. An improved billing data entry system for timekeeping and billing for use on a computer processing unit (CPU) having data storage wherein the user thereof will input the following data into a Data Entry Summary: client name, matter name, hours worked and a description of the work performed and a billing rate, the improvement comprising the ability to automatically translate the description into at least one additional foreign language.