1. Preface

1.1 Introduction

This manual is designed to help acquaint you with the Expense Processing Module of Oracle FLEXCUBE. It provides an overview of the module and guides you, through the various steps involved in processing expenses.

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1.2 Audience

This manual is intended for the following User/User Roles:

Role	Function
Back office data entry clerk	Input functions for contracts.
Back office managers/officers	Authorization functions.
Product Managers	Product definition and authorization.
End of Day operators	Processing during End of Day/ Beginning of Day.
Financial Controller / Product Managers	Generation of reports.

1.3 Documentation Accessibility

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1.4 Organization

This manual is organized into the following chapters:

Chapter	Description
Chapter 1	About this Manual gives information on the intended audience. It also lists the various chapters covered in this User Manual
Chapter 2	Expense Processing – An Overview gives a brief introduction to the module and its features.
Chapter 3	Maintaining Documents and Vendors explains the maintenance you need to do before you begin operations on this module.
Chapter 4	Defining Attributes Specific to an XP Product talks about defining the attrib­utes specific to setting up an XP product.
Chapter 5	Processing an Expense Contract deals with the procedure involved in entering the details of an XP transaction.
Chapter 6	Reports provides a list of reports that can be generated in this module and also explains their contents.
Chapter 7	Appendix A - Accounting Entries and Advices for the Expense Processing module contains a list of suggested accounting entries and advices for the module.
Chapter 8	Function ID Glossary has alphabetical listing of Function/Screen ID's used in the module with page references for quick navigation.

1.5 Related Documents

You may need to refer to any or all of the User Manuals while working on the XP module:

• Procedures
• Settlements
• Interest
• Charges and Fees
• Tax
• User Defined Fields

1.6 Glossary of Icons

This User Manual may refer to all or some of the following icons.

Icons	Function
	Exit
	Add row
	Delete row
	Option List