Managing AI Expenses
This guide explains how to review and manage expenses after AI processing and helps you verify extracted data accuracy.
Viewing AI Expensesβ
To view your processed expenses:
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Open AI Expenses
Select AI Expenses from the left sidebar.
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Browse expense list
All processed expenses appear in chronological order with key details visible.
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View expense details
Select any expense to see complete extracted data and attached documents.
Understanding Expense Detailsβ
Each AI Expense includes:
Extracted Information:
- Vendor name - Business that issued the receipt
- Date - Transaction date from document
- Amount - Total expense amount
- Tax/VAT - Tax amount if shown on receipt
- Category - Suggested expense category
- Line items - Individual items if applicable (detailed invoices)
- Payment method - How expense was paid (if indicated)
Document Storage:
- Original image - Preserved receipt or invoice image
- Processing metadata - Extraction confidence scores
- Upload timestamp - When document was uploaded
Reviewing Extracted Dataβ
After processing completes, review the extracted information:
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Check vendor name
Verify the business name is correct and properly spelled.
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Verify amount
Confirm total matches the receipt (most important field).
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Validate date
Ensure transaction date is accurate.
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Review category
Check if suggested category is appropriate for this expense.
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Examine line items
For detailed invoices, verify individual line items were extracted correctly.
Editing AI Expensesβ
If extracted data needs correction:
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Select the expense
Choose the expense you need to edit.
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Select Edit
Select the Edit button to modify expense details.
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Make corrections
Update any fields that were extracted incorrectly:
- Vendor name
- Amount
- Date
- Category
- Line items
- Notes
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Save changes
Select Save to update the expense record.
The system learns from your corrections to improve future extractions for similar vendors and document types.
Viewing Attached Documentsβ
To view the original receipt or invoice image:
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Open expense details
Select the expense to view its full information.
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View attachment
Select the document thumbnail to open the full-size image.
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Download if needed
Select Download to save the original image to your computer.
Filtering and Searchingβ
To find specific expenses:
By date range:
- Select the date filter
- Choose start and end dates
- Select Apply
By vendor:
- Use the search box
- Enter vendor name
- Results filter automatically
By category:
- Select category filter
- Choose one or more categories
- View filtered results
By amount:
- Select amount filter
- Enter minimum and/or maximum amount
- Select Apply
Understanding Reconciliation Statusβ
Each expense shows its reconciliation status:
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Unreconciled | No matching bank transaction found yet |
| Matched | System identified potential bank transaction match |
| Reconciled | Confirmed match with bank transaction |
| Manual | User manually linked to transaction |
Deleting AI Expensesβ
To remove an expense:
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Select the expense
Choose the expense you want to delete.
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Select Delete
Select the Delete button.
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Confirm deletion
Select Confirm in the dialog box.
Deleting an expense removes both the expense record and its attached documents permanently. This action cannot be undone.
Exporting AI Expensesβ
To export expense data:
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Apply filters (optional)
Filter expenses by date, vendor, or category.
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Select Export
Choose your export format:
- CSV for spreadsheet analysis
- PDF for printing or sharing
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Download file
Save the exported file to your computer.
Common Management Tasksβ
Correcting misread vendor names
Steps:
- Select the expense
- Select Edit
- Update the Vendor field with correct name
- Select Save
The system learns from this correction for future uploads.
Changing expense category
Steps:
- Select the expense
- Select Edit
- Choose different category from dropdown
- Select Save
This updates both the expense and its accounting categorization.
Adding notes to expense
Steps:
- Select the expense
- Select Edit
- Enter notes in Description or Notes field
- Select Save
Use notes to add context like meeting purpose, project code, or approval status.
Tips for Efficient Managementβ
Review regularly:
- Check processed expenses daily or weekly
- Verify accuracy while memory is fresh
- Correct errors immediately
Use categories consistently:
- Maintain consistent category usage
- Create subcategories for detailed tracking
- Review category suggestions and adjust as needed
Add context:
- Include notes for unusual expenses
- Reference related invoices or projects
- Document business purpose for tax records
Keep documents organized:
- Original images are preserved automatically
- Download important receipts for backup
- Use consistent vendor names for easier searching
What Happens Nextβ
After reviewing and managing your AI Expenses:
- Corrected data improves future AI extractions
- Expenses remain in Accounts Payable until reconciled
- System continues monitoring for matching bank transactions
- Reconciliation happens automatically when matches appear
Related Topicsβ
- AI Expense Reconciliation - Automatic matching with bank transactions
- Uploading AI Expenses - How to upload receipt images
- Expense Categories - Managing expense categories
- Traditional Expenses - Legacy expense system (view only)