The Expense module in mr.alfred allows users to log and track costs associated with:
- Guest bookings (e.g. early check-in, late checkout, damage fees)
- Owner-related expenses (e.g. maintenance, supplies, utilities)
These expenses are linked to invoices and financial reports, ensuring complete visibility and traceability.
๐งญ Accessing the Expense Module
- Go to:
Finance โ Expense
- Youโll see a list of all past expenses across properties
- Use filters to view by:
- Property
- Guest name
- Booking code
- Expense type
- Expense source (Guest / Owner)
- Status (Pending / Confirmed)
โ How to Add a New Expense
- Click “+ Add Expense”
- Fill out the following fields:
๐น Required Fields
- Property โ Select the property the expense relates to
- Booking โ If applicable, link the related booking
- Type โ Choose from preset types (e.g., Late CI, Early CO, Damages, Repairs)
- Source โ Select whether itโs a Guest or Owner expense
- Amount โ Add the value of the charge
- Description โ Optional notes for internal clarity
- Click Save to create the record
โ ๏ธ Note: Guest expenses will not appear automatically on the guestโs invoice. A separate invoice must be manually created for the guest, and the charge must be added manually.
๐ When to Use the Expense Module
- To charge for additional services not included in the original booking (e.g. early check-in, luggage storage)
- To record property expenses like maintenance or restocking
- To apply deductions from owner payouts
- To track manual guest refunds or compensation
๐งพ Visibility in Invoices
- Guest expenses require a separate invoice to be created manually (via Booking page > Invoice tab)
- Owner expenses will reflect in the Owner Statement if confirmed
๐ Related: Owner Statements Explained
๐ Related: How to Confirm Guest Invoices
๐งฉ Related Resources
๐ค Need Help?
- ๐ฉ Contact your CS manager for support on expense tracking or invoicing strategy
- ๐ Visit our Tutorial Hub
Efficient expense tracking helps ensure accurate billing, owner transparency, and smooth month-end reporting.
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