{"id":156,"date":"2025-11-10T14:33:42","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:33:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=156"},"modified":"2025-11-10T14:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:33:42","password":"","slug":"how-to-create-expenses","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/docs\/accounting\/how-to-create-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Create Expenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\ud83d\udc4b <strong>Welcome to Expences<\/strong><br>Here, you can manage, record&nbsp; and track all fund releases from your company to the property management cost.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Already know your way around? You can skip the tour anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"528\" height=\"151\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-61.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-157\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-61.png 528w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-61-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-61-360x103.png 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 528px) 100vw, 528px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Property Selection Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the property for which you want to record the disbursement payment. This action links your entry to a specific property and its associated units, ensuring accurate financial tracking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the property you\u2019re looking for isn\u2019t listed, please verify that it has been properly added to the system under <strong>Management &gt; Property<\/strong> before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/15464697-316f-4a9b-a1cb-965f4a0d209b\" width=\"267\" height=\"79\"><br><br><strong>Unit Selection Overview<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Select the specific unit or any applicable unit within the chosen property to record the disbursement payment. This ensures the transaction is accurately linked to the correct unit in the property\u2019s financial records.<br>The list of available units will be automatically filtered based on the property you selected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t see the unit listed, please ensure it has been created under <strong>Management &gt; Units<\/strong> for the selected property before continuing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"248\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-1024x248.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-1024x248.png 1024w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-300x73.png 300w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-768x186.png 768w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-1536x372.png 1536w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62-360x87.png 360w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-62.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Expenses Details Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enter clear and accurate information for the expense you\u2019re recording. Include a brief but specific description that outlines what the expense covers. This helps ensure transparency and proper tracking within your property\u2019s financial records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"191\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-1024x191.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-159\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-1024x191.png 1024w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-1536x287.png 1536w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63-360x67.png 360w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-63.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add Expenses Overview<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Provide a concise title that summarizes the nature of the expense. This title will be used to identify the expense in reports and records, so ensure it is specific and relevant &#8211; for example, \u201cPlumbing Repairs\u201d or \u201cGenerator Maintenance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Add Expense Amount<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> Enter the exact amount spent on this expense. This figure should reflect the total cost incurred and will be used to update the financial records associated with the selected property or unit. Be sure to input the value accurately to maintain financial integrity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"260\" height=\"163\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-160\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Add Payment Button<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Click this button to <strong>record the payment title and amount<\/strong> you&#8217;ve entered in the fields above: You can click this button <strong>multiple times<\/strong> to add several payment records as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"291\" src=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-1024x291.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-1024x291.png 1024w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-300x85.png 300w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-768x218.png 768w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-1536x437.png 1536w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65-360x102.png 360w, https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/property-manager\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/11\/image-65.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Payment Overview<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>This section updates the expense records linked to the selected property or unit. All expense amounts added displayed here and automatically accumulated for accurate tracking. You can also remove any entry before final submission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review the total expense balance, continue adding more entries if needed, or proceed to finalize. After submission, you can still manage or edit the records from the expense management section.<br><br><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/kb.ourproperty.ng\/f5078ac3-bfeb-4589-af7d-d8f1b4c32249\" width=\"215\" height=\"81\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create Button<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click this button to finalize and save all the payment records you&#8217;ve added. It will generate and store the complete payment entry linked to the selected tenant unit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83d\udc4b Welcome to ExpencesHere, you can manage, record&nbsp; and track all fund releases from your company to the property management cost. Already know your way around? You can skip the tour anytime. Property Selection Overview Select the property for which you want to record the disbursement payment. 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