Glossary for custom export formats
With Create a custom export format, you decide which fields to include in the export file to your accounting or payroll system. Here all the fields are explained, grouped by type.
π Applies to: administrators who set up a custom export. The feature is activated through support.
π° Amounts and VAT
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Booked amount incl. VAT | Accounted amount including VAT |
| Booked amount excl. VAT | Accounted amount excluding VAT |
| VAT | VAT in local currency |
| VAT code | Code according to the VAT settings |
| Currency | The currency of the transaction |
| Exchange rate | The rate at the time of purchase |
π Dates and numbers
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Transaction date | Date of the purchase |
| Created date | Date the entry was created |
| Voucher date | Date of accounting or export |
| Export date | Date the export is made |
| Export date with line number | Export date followed by the line number |
| Export period | Period based on the fiscal year |
| Export file number | Sequential number of the export (1, 2, 3 β¦) |
| Line number | The row in the export (1, 2, 3 β¦) |
| ID | The expense report's unique number in Expense |
π’ Company
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Company name | The company's name |
| Organization/registration number | The company's registration number |
| Company code | Value set by Expense Support |
| Hardcoded value | A fixed value that is always printed, for example βGeneral Ledgerβ |
π€ User
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Belongs to β first name / last name | The user's name |
| Employee number | The user's employee number |
| Employee code | The user's employee code |
π Accounts and payroll
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Account number | Account from the chart of accounts |
| Account description | The account's name |
| Internal accounts (shown with their names) | For example cost center or project |
| Wage type (purchase) | Wage type linked to the purchase amount |
| Wage type (settings) | Wage type linked to the account |
| Wage type amount | Amount paid out |
π§Ύ Purchase and travel
| Field | Means |
|---|---|
| Place of purchase | Where the purchase was made |
| Location/city | City of the purchase |
| Comment | The user's comment |
| Accounting name | Invoice number or name of the travel expense report |
| Travel start time | When the travel started |
| Travel end time | When the travel ended |
| Travel deductible | The part of the travel that is deductible |
| Mileage β travel date | Date of the travel |
| Mileage β number of km | Number of kilometers |
| Mileage β tax-free / taxable | Tax-free and taxable part |
π‘ Tips
- Only include the fields your system needs.
- Match the order and format of the fields to the target system.
- Test the export before you start using it for real.
β Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Do I have to use all fields?
No, only choose the fields your system needs.
How do we get access to Create a custom export format?
Contact support and we will activate the feature.