Emburse Spend does not use traditional expense reports. Instead of collecting expenses into a single report for end-of-month submission, you submit each expense as soon as it occurs. This real-time model speeds approvals, reduces rework, and helps you receive reimbursements sooner.
If you are used to systems that require building and submitting a report, this article explains what changes in Emburse Spend and what you need to do instead.
Why Emburse Spend Does Not Use Expense Reports
Traditional report-based workflows delay approvals until an entire report is built, reviewed, corrected, and resubmitted. Emburse Spend removes this delay by allowing each expense to be reviewed as soon as it is submitted.
Key differences:
- Real-time submission: You create and submit each expense individually.
- Faster approvals: Approvers review expenses as they come in, not in bulk at the end of a cycle.
- Immediate policy checks: Emburse Spend flags potential issues on each expense, so you can correct items while the details are still fresh.
- Current spend visibility: Finance teams see spending activity in real time.
What to Do Instead of Creating a Report
Each expense must be submitted individually. Your manager receives the expense immediately for approval, and you can track the status as it moves through review.
For full steps and examples, see How to Submit Reimbursable Expenses and How to Submit Corporate Card Transactions.