is there a way to create a cpanel account automatically when a client registers? help would be much appreciated

Lots of different billing scripts can do this (WHMautopilot, clientexec, modernbill etc etc) but none can tell which signups are fraudulant or spammers and only create accounts for the "good" guys......

thanks il look into them

Don't forget AWBS (http://www.dramsystem.com) and Lpanel (http://www.lpanel.net).

I have had personal experience with WHMAP, MB, and Lpanel. I'd have to say that MB was the most feature-full. WHMAP was the easiest to setup and get going, and Lpanel was almost like a hybrid of the two... but very unsupported in it's current stages. So if you'll be needing a lot of help due to it being you first experience with this type of software, you should probably go with whatever looks easiest for you.

Remember, they all have demo's and FAQs on their websites. Check them out fully before deciding.