Track expenses
Tracking an expense in Expensify is simple and can be done in just a few steps. Follow the guide below to track an expense without submitting it.
Steps to Track an Expense
- Press the big green + button
- Choose Create Expense
- Select how you would like to create the expense:
- Scan a receipt
- Enter mileage
- Enter manually
- Follow the prompts to enter the required information (this will vary depending on your selection in step 3)
- Click Next
- Choose Just track it (don’t submit it)
- Enter or modify details in the fields shown (these fields will vary depending on how your Workspace is configured)
- Click Create Expense
Where to Find Tracked Expenses
Once the expense is created, it will appear in your Workspace Chat in the left-hand navigation. Within the workspace chat, you can take the following further actions on the expense at any time:
- Submit it to someone – Send the expense for approval or processing.
- Categorize it – Assign the expense to a category for better organization.
- Share it with my accountant – Provide access to relevant financial contacts.
- Nothing for now – Leave the expense in your records for future action.
You can also view your tracked expenses by doing the following:
- Click on Reports
- Click on Expenses
- Use the filters to help you locate your expenses