Spend Tracking and Application Mapping Overview
The Spend Overview page provides a consolidated view of all application related transactions across the organization. This page supports manual entry, bulk import, and the application of custom rules to streamline spend tracking and categorization.
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Xero Integration
Xero Integration in AppVentory enables businesses and advisors to seamlessly connect one or more Xero orgnizations to a single AppVentory account. This integration pulls real-time spend data from Xero, automatically mapping it to associated apps and allowing ongoing synchronization.
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Intuit QuickBooks Integration
- Similar to Xero, this integration imports transaction data directly from QuickBooks
- Supports mapping and analysis of software spend.
- Quick setup with the Connect Now button from the Spend Overview screen.
Import
Enables bulk uploading of transaction data using a standardized import template. Useful for uploading historical spend data or syncing data from external sources.
- For platforms not directly integrated, or for importing CSV files.
- Use the Import button to upload and categorize data.
- Perfect for smaller teams, or one-time data loads.
Spend Tabs
- Mapped Spend: Displays transactions that are already linked to specific apps through mapping rules or manual assignment.
- Unmapped Spend: Shows transactions that have not been assigned to any app. Users can manually map these or apply custom rules to automate the process.
- Archived Spend: Stores all transactions from deleted applications, removing them from active spend calculations while keeping historical records available for review.
These views help ensure every expense is properly categorized, supporting accurate reporting and software spend optimization.
Additional Tabs
Key Features
Add Spend
Allows manual entry of a single transaction by providing details such as app name, cost, transaction date, and department.
Creating Mapping Rules
Mapping rules can now be created directly from the Spend Overview page using an in-context pop-up interface.
- Eliminates the need to navigate to Settings > Mapping Rules
- Enables faster rule creation while reviewing transactions
- Rules created here automatically sync with the main Mapping Rules configuration
Scope Options
- Past Spend: Applies the rule to all existing historical transactions
- Upcoming Spend: Applies the rule only to newly imported transactions
- App on Charge Integration
The Spend Overview page is directly connected to the App On Charge module, enabling a unified spend-to-allocation workflow.
- Allows users to create App On Charge rules directly from Spend Overview
- One-time rules process existing spend and move it out of Spend Overview
- Processed spend is transferred to the App On Charge Spend List
- Allocation is automatically recalculated based on applied rules
This integration ensures a seamless transition from spend visibility to allocation and reporting.
Creating a New Mapping Rule
Click Create New Rule to open the New Mapping Rule tab. The following mandatory fields are available:
- Value Type: Defines the type of data to match (e.g., Vendor, App Name).
- Condition: Specifies the logical operator (e.g., Equals, Contains).
- Action: Determine how matching transactions are handled.
- Select App: Assigns the matched transaction to a specific application.
- Priority: Sets the rule's execution order when multiple rules apply.
Rules are applied automatically to streamline transaction tagging and analysis.
Use cases
- Centralizing visibility over software spend across departments.
- Automating transaction categorizing for consistency.
- Identifying duplicated apps and reducing cost through consolidation.
- Uploading historical data for reporting and audit readiness.
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