ERPNext: Tracking Expenses via Journal Entries in ERPNext
By Michael Appiah on July 21, 2025
IntermediateStep-by-Step Process
1. Create a New Journal Entry
- Go to:
Accounting > Journal Entry > New Journal Entry
- Fill in basic details:
- Posting Date: Date of expense
- Company: Your company
- Voucher Type: Select "Journal Entry" or create a custom type like "Expense Entry"
2. Enter Expense Details
- In the "Accounts" table:
- First Row (Expense Account):
- Account: Select the appropriate expense account (e.g., "Travel Expenses", "Office Supplies")
- Debit: Enter the expense amount
- Cost Center: Select the relevant cost center
- Project: If applicable, select the project
- Remarks: Brief description of expense
- Second Row (Payment Account):
- Account: Select how it was paid (e.g., "Cash", "Bank Account")
- Credit: Same amount as debit
- Party Type: "Employee" if reimbursing someone
- Party: Select employee if applicable
- Add additional rows if splitting between multiple expense accounts
3. Attach Supporting Documents
- Click "Attach" button
- Upload scanned receipts or invoices
- Add description for each attachment
4. Save and Submit
- Click "Save" to draft
- Review for accuracy
- Click "Submit" to post to ledger
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