The easiest way to manage your own expense categories

Build categories that match how your team works — not the other way around. With ExpenseMonkey, admins can create, edit, or remove categories anytime, and our AI automatically assigns them based on receipt details.
ExpenseMonkey and Xero integration

Finally, a modern expense tool that adapts to your needs

Custom Categories

Create exactly the categories your business needs and update them anytime without disrupting your team.

Auto-Assigned Categories for You

Our AI reads vendor names and items, from receipts — then applies the right category instantly. No repetitive admin work.

Fewer Mistakes

Because categories are applied automatically and consistently, your reports stay accurate.

Built for the way your business spends

Every company spends differently. That’s why ExpenseMonkey lets admins create categories that match your exact processes — whether you track by team, client, cost center, or custom internal codes. Update them anytime without disrupting your flow.

With smart auto-categorization, expenses land where they belong the moment they’re submitted.

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Your Categories, Not Ours

Import your chart of accounts and tax rates directly from Xero, then choose which categories should be visible to your team when booking expenses.

Use your existing chart of accounts or cost categories

Map vendor types to your preferred internal codes

Keep tax, team, and project reporting aligned across tools

Smart Categorization Meets Xero

ExpenseMonkey’s AI doesn’t just guess — it learns your Xero setup. We auto-categorize receipts using your imported chart of accounts, so your finance team always gets clean, structured data.

Whether it’s travel, software, or marketing, every line item ends up exactly where it should. That means faster closing, fewer errors, and happier accountants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I create my own expense categories in ExpenseMonkey?

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Yes. Admins can create as many custom categories as needed — by team, client, cost center, or any internal structure. Categories can be edited, renamed, or removed at any time.

Will employees still be able to submit expenses if a category changes?

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Absolutely. Category updates happen instantly and seamlessly. Employees will always see the latest valid list, and previously submitted expenses keep their original category for accurate historical reporting.

Does ExpenseMonkey automatically categorize receipts?

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Yes. Our AI reads vendor names, item descriptions, and patterns on receipts, then applies the correct category automatically — reducing manual work and errors.

Will custom categories carry over into reports and exports?

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Yes. All your custom categories appear in your reports, filters, and exports. This keeps everything aligned for accounting, client billing, and internal analysis.

Do custom categories appear when exporting to accounting software?

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Yes. Any custom category you create in ExpenseMonkey is included when exporting expenses to your accounting or reporting tools. Your financial data stays fully aligned with your internal category structure.

Can I group categories by team, client, or department?

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Yes. You can organize categories into groups that match how your company works — such as by team, client, or department. This makes it easier for employees to choose the right category and keeps your expense structure clean and intuitive.

Build the Expense Categories That Work for Your Team

Let AI auto-categorize receipts while you stay in control of the structure.

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