Unbilled Work in Progress (Unbilled WIP)
Standard definition, mathematical formula, practical agency calculation walkthrough, and 2026 benchmarks.
Core Definition
Unbilled Work in Progress (Unbilled WIP) is the total dollar value of billable client hours that have been worked and logged but have not yet been invoiced.
In-Depth Practitioner Guide
Unbilled WIP represents trapped cash. If an agency works 500 billable hours in August but delays sending invoices until mid-September, its unbilled WIP sits idle on the balance sheet. High unbilled WIP stresses agency payroll reserves. Using VeloTime’s instant timesheet exports reduces the gap between time entry and invoice dispatch to zero.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The total dollar value of billable client hours that have been worked and logged but have not yet been invoiced.
Unbilled WIP represents trapped cash. If an agency works 500 billable hours in August but delays sending invoices until mid-September, its unbilled WIP sits idle on the balance sheet. High unbilled WIP stresses agency payroll reserves. Using VeloTime’s instant timesheet exports reduces the gap between time entry and invoice dispatch to zero.
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