Store Expense Type: Managing Retail Expenses Efficiently
Overview
This article explains how to use iVendNext's "Store Expense Types" to categorize, track, and manage retail operational expenses.
1. Understanding Store Expense Types
Store Expense Types classify costs into logical categories - (fixed, variable, periodic) for organized tracking, budgeting, and tax compliance to ensure better financial control. Common examples include:
Fixed Expenses: Rent, insurance premiums.
Variable Expenses: Utilities, transportation.
Periodic Expenses: Equipment repairs, annual bonuses.
Key Benefits:
Organized Tracking: Segregate expenses for clear financial insights.
Budgeting: Compare actual vs. planned spending.
Tax Compliance: Simplify tax deductions with categorized records.
2. Setting Up Store Expense Types
Step 1: Access the Expense Type Master
Navigate to: Home > Retail > Store Operations > Store Expense Type.
Click Add Store Expense Type to create a new category.
Step 2: Configure Key Fields
Step 3: Save and Verify
Expense types appear in the Store Expense Type List View
3. Recording Expenses at POS
Scenario: Logging a Petty Cash Expense
Navigate to POS:
Go to Miscellaneous > Add Expense (media/image5.png).
Enter Details:
Amount: $50.
Expense Type: Select "Pantry Supplies."
Reason Code: Optional (e.g., "STOCK-UP").
Submit: The expense logs against the mapped account.
4. Advanced Features
Multi-Location Tracking
Assign expense types to specific stores or warehouses for granular reporting.
Integration with Accounting
Expenses sync with accounting software via the mapped Default Account.
Reporting
Generate Expense Reports to:
Identify spending trends.
Audit high-cost categories.
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