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How to Record an Expense

Expense Management3 steps
  1. 1

    Open Expenses

    Go to Finance → Expenses (/expenses), then click 'Add Expense' (/expenses/add).

    Tips
    • Set up expense categories first under Masters → Expense Categories
  2. 2

    Enter expense details

    Complete the expense form.

    What to enter

    FieldTypeDescriptionExample
    Category*selectExpense categoryTravel / Office Supplies
    Expense Date*dateDate the expense was incurred2024-06-01
    Description*textWhat the expense was forCourt filing fees
    Amount*numberExpense amount1500
    Vendor NametextWho was paid
    Bill DatedateDate on the bill/invoice
  3. 3

    Save & pay

    Save the expense. Record payment against it from Expenses → Payments when settled.

    Watch out for
    • Attach the bill where possible for audit purposes

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