Verification with accounting and receipts (PDF and PDF links)
Create a PDF with an expense report's accounting and all receipts in one document, or export password-protected PDF links that are linked to the verifications in the finance system โ for review, audit and archiving.
๐ Two ways to get the documentation
- ๐ Detailed verification (PDF) โ one PDF per expense report with accounting, expense report data and all linked receipts
- ๐ Direct PDF links โ a text file with links per ID that can be imported into the accounting or payroll system
๐ Applies to: administrators, finance staff and auditors who need to check or archive documentation.
๐งพ Step 1 โ Create a PDF with accounting and receipts
- Go to Accounting > List All.
- Select the expense report (ID).
- Click Print.
- Choose Detailed verification with receipts.
- Save or print the PDF.
โ The PDF contains the accounting and all receipts linked to the expense report.
๐ Step 2 โ Set a password for PDF links
All PDF links are protected by one shared password.
- Go to Administrate > Settings.
- Select the Misc tab.
- Scroll to Direct password.
- Click Generate password or enter your own.
- Click Save.
โ ๏ธ If you change the password, all previously exported links stop working. Then you need to export new links.
๐ Step 3 โ Export PDF links
- Go to Accounting > Export PDF links.
- Enter the IDs.
- Click Export.
โ A text file is created with one link per verification.
๐ Step 4 โ Test the links
- Copy an exported link.
- Open it in a private browser window.
- Enter the password.
- Check that the document shows.
โ Then you know that access works for external users too.
๐ฅ Watch the walkthrough
โ ๏ธ Good to know
- ๐ Only receipts linked to the expense report are included in the PDF โ check that all are attached.
- ๐ The links are protected by the same password. Only share it with authorized people.
- ๐ When the password is changed, new links must be exported and shared.
๐ก Tips for the best result
- โ Check the expense report before you create the PDF
- ๐ Use a strong password for the PDF links
- ๐ Test the links before they are shared
- ๐ Document your routines for access
โ Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Are all receipts included in the PDF?
Yes, all receipts linked to the expense report.
Where do I create the PDF?
On the web, under Accounting > List All > Print.
Are the PDF links password-protected?
Yes, all links are protected by one shared password.
What happens if I change the password?
All previously exported links stop working.
Can the links be used in other systems?
Yes, they are meant to be imported into accounting and payroll systems.
โ Summary
- ๐ Create a PDF with accounting and receipts per expense report
- ๐ Export PDF links to the finance system
- ๐ Protect the links with a password
- ๐ Makes review, audit and archiving easier