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How to Add an Expense and Allocate It to the Overall Project + Add a Vendor

Learn how to accurately record a new expense in Zevbit software, including adding vendor details, setting dates, and entering payment information, and allocating the expense to the overall project.

Written by ZevBit Software

To add a new expense and allocate it to an overall project, not just a line item or a task. Follow the steps below:

Step 1

  1. Click on the “Expenses” from the left-side panel

  2. Click on “Add Expense”

Step 2: Enter Basic Expense Details

  1. In the Description field, type the expense name

  2. Enter the total expense cost (including taxes)

  3. Click the Date field and select the purchase date

  4. Choose the type of expense:

    1. Material Cost (default)

    2. Subcontractor Cost

    3. Equipment Cost

  5. Select an existing Vendor from the dropdown

    OR

  6. Click “+ Add New Vendor”

    1. Fill in:

      1. Vendor Name

      2. Contact details (optional)

        • Vendor Name

        • Address

        • Email

        • Phone

    2. Click “Add Vendor”

    3. Select the newly created vendor from the list

  7. Upload an attachment (optional)

    • Receipt, image, or document

    • On mobile: use the camera or the gallery

  8. Add notes (optional)

  9. Click “Next”


Step 3: Select Project(s)

  1. Choose the project where the expense should be allocated

  2. You can select one or multiple projects (if applicable)

  3. Click “Next”


Step 9: Choose Allocation Type

  1. You will see two allocation options:

    1. To Overall Project

    2. To Specific Line Items

  2. Select “To Overall Project”

  3. Click “Confirm”


Final Result

  • The expense is added to the system

  • It appears in the main Expenses table

  • The allocation status will be updated as Allocated Overall

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