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  3. Vendor Default Expense Account v 18.0
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Vendor Default Expense Account

by Odoo DevHouse https://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse
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$ 15.00

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Technical Name partner_default_exp_account
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Technical Name partner_default_exp_account
LicenseOPL-1
Websitehttps://apps.odoo.com/apps/modules/browse?author=Odoo%20DevHouse
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Vendor Default Expense Account

Automate vendor bill account assignments! This module automatically assigns default expense accounts to vendor bill lines that don't have products or accounts specified. Perfect for service businesses, consulting firms, and companies with multiple vendors requiring different expense categorizations. Save time, ensure accounting accuracy, and streamline your accounts payable process with intelligent automatic account assignment.



Key Features
  • Automatic Account Assignment: Automatically assigns default expense accounts to vendor bill lines
  • Vendor-Specific Configuration: Set different default expense accounts for each vendor
  • Smart Detection: Only applies to lines without products and without accounts
  • Multi-Company Support: Configure different defaults per company
  • Seamless Integration: Works automatically during bill creation and editing
  • Accounting Compliance: Ensures all vendor bill lines have proper accounts
How It Works

1. Configure Vendor Default Account

Set up default expense accounts for your vendors in the vendor form under Accounting tab.

Vendor Configuration - Odoo Interface

2. Create Vendor Bill

Create a vendor bill as usual. The system will automatically handle account assignment.

Bill Creation - Odoo Interface

Installation & Configuration

  1. Install the Module: Install through Odoo Apps or manually
  2. Access Contacts: Go to Contacts → Select a Vendor
  3. Configure Vendor: Navigate to Accounting tab and set "Default Expense Account"
  4. Create Vendor Bills: Create bills as usual - system handles account assignment automatically
  5. Multi-Company Setup: Configure different default accounts for same vendor across companies
  6. Validate Bills: Review and validate - all lines will have proper accounts assigned
Guide: Using Vendor Default Expense Account

Install the Module

After installation, you will see the new field "Default Expense Account" in the vendor form under Accounting tab.

Configuring Vendors

Navigate to Contacts → Select a Vendor → Accounting tab.
Set the "Default Expense Account" for each vendor that frequently sends service invoices.

Creating Vendor Bills

Create vendor bills as usual in Accounting → Vendors → Bills.
Select the vendor you configured earlier.

Automatic Account Assignment

When you add bill lines without products, the system automatically assigns the vendor's default expense account.

Important: This only applies to lines without products and without manually set accounts.
Lines with products or manually assigned accounts remain unchanged.

Multi-Company Configuration

For multi-company setups, you can set different default expense accounts for the same vendor in different companies.
The system automatically uses the correct account based on the current company context.

Validation and Accounting

Validate the bill as usual. The system ensures all lines have proper accounts assigned.
Accounting entries are created with the correct expense accounts automatically.

Pro Tip

Configure your top 20 vendors first for maximum efficiency. Use specific expense accounts for different vendor types (e.g., "Professional Fees" for consultants, "Office Expenses" for suppliers, "Marketing Expenses" for agencies).

Use Cases

Service Businesses

Automatically assign expense accounts for consulting, legal, and professional service invoices.

Multi-Company Operations

Maintain different default accounts for the same vendor across different companies.

Manufacturing & Retail

Streamline accounting for various vendor types with different expense categories.

Business Benefits

Time Savings

Eliminate manual account assignment for vendor bill lines without products.

Accounting Accuracy

Ensure consistent account assignment and proper expense categorization.

Process Efficiency

Streamline accounts payable process with automated account assignment.

Data Integrity

Prevent accounting errors from missing accounts in vendor bills.


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