How do I add a new expense head and actions related to it?

Expense heads refer to the main categories or headings under which various expenses are classified and recorded in financial statements. These expense heads help in organising and tracking different types of expenses incurred by a business or organisation.

When it comes to miscellaneous expenses, which are typically smaller or less frequent expenses that do not fit into specific predefined categories, it is common to create subheadings under a broader expense head. This allows for better categorization and analysis of these expenses.

For example, let's consider a company's expense head for "General and Administrative Expenses." Under this main category, the company may have subheadings such as:

• Office Supplies: This subheading can include expenses related to purchasing stationery, printer cartridges, computer peripherals, and other supplies necessary for day-to-day operations.

• Postage and Courier: This subheading can cover expenses incurred for mailing documents, packages, or using courier services
• Travel and Entertainment: This subheading can include expenses related to employee travel, accommodation, meals, client entertainment, and similar costs
• Training and Development: This subheading can encompass expenses incurred for employee training programmes, workshops, conferences, and professional development
• Bank Charges: This subheading can include fees charged by banks for various services, such as account maintenance fees or wire transfer charges
• Miscellaneous: This subheading can serve as a catch-all category for expenses that do not fit into any specific subheading. It can include small, infrequent expenses that are not substantial enough to warrant their own category

By using these subheadings, institutes can effectively track and analyse their miscellaneous expenses within the broader framework of their expense heads. This helps in budgeting, cost control, and identifying areas where expenses can be minimised or optimised.

To add a new expense head, navigate to Finance > Expense Manager > Expense Heads > Add New Expense Head > Enter Details > Save.