💸 Expenses

The Expenses module in Advance POS – Next POS helps you keep precise control over your operational costs. It enables you to record, review, and manage business expenses—from utility bills to one-off purchases—ensuring your financials stay transparent and up to date.

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📊 Expenses Overview

At the top of the page, you’ll find a summary view showing total expenses recorded for the selected reporting period, such as:

• Today

• This Month

• This Year

✨ Snapshot Metrics

Metric	Meaning
Expenses	Total expenses recorded within the selected date range
Last Period Comparison	Displays the total from the equivalent previous period for easy comparison

🔁 This summary helps you quickly assess whether your costs are rising or dropping over time.

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🧾 Expense Invoices Table

A detailed table below the summary displays each recorded expense. Columns include:

Column	Description
Type	Category or tag of the expense (e.g., bill, salary, rent)
Details	Short description or title (e.g., “Electricity July”, “Office Maintenance”)
Amount	Exact amount spent
Added at	Date the expense was logged
Updated at	Date of the last modification
Actions	Options to edit or delete the expense

✅ The table is paginated, sortable, and filterable for easy navigation through records.

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➕ Add New Expense

Click the Add New Expense button to open the expense entry form. This is where you log your spending.

📥 Expense Form Fields

Field	Description
Expense Type	Select a predefined type (e.g., Rent, Utility, Transport)
Details	Give the expense a title or note (e.g., “Water Bill July 2025”)
Amount	Input the amount spent

After saving, the expense will immediately appear in your dashboard metrics and invoices table.

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🧠 Expense Module Highlights

Feature	Description
📅 Filterable History	View expense records by time frame to monitor trends
🖋️ Editable Entries	Update descriptions, amounts, and dates as needed
🧹 Clean Interface	Minimal design for fast data entry and easy browsing
📈 Dashboard Integration	All expenses automatically included in the main financial metrics

✅ Tips for Managing Expenses

• Log all expenses as they occur to avoid financial discrepancies.

• Use descriptive titles in the Details field for future reference.

• Regularly review your Expense Summary to understand where your money is going.

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📌 “Every dollar you track is a dollar you control.”

Keep your cost centers transparent and your margins healthy.