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ApproveFlow — Accounting

by Zerixo Technologies Ltd. https://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/accounting
Odoo

$ 171.01

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ApproveFlow — Core
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Technical Name approveflow_accounting
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Technical Name approveflow_accounting
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Websitehttps://zerixo.xyz/products/approveflow/accounting
  • Description
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Accounting Control Pack — ApproveFlow for Odoo 19

Block Vendor Bills Until Finance Signs Off

Prevent unauthorized posting, enforce approval matrices, and maintain audit-ready financial control inside Odoo — without customization or developer effort.

✓ Odoo 19 ✓ Community & Enterprise ✓ No Coding Required ✓ Requires ApproveFlow Core ✓ One-time Purchase

Uncontrolled vendor bill posting silently exposes your books.

📄 Unauthorized postingBills posted without any finance review
🔍 No audit trailCan't answer "who approved this bill?"
💸 Overbilling riskIncorrect amounts entering the books unchecked
📅 Month-end surprisesSurprise postings after period cut-off
🔄 Amount changesApproved at one amount, posted at another

Pricing

Simple one-time pricing

🚀 Launch pricing active — prices increase after first 60 days. Lock in now.
💰 What You Need to Buy
Accounting Control Pack
This extension — Vendor Bill approval enforcement
€69
Regular €89 after launch
⚠️ ApproveFlow Core Engine REQUIRED
Must be installed first — provides the approval engine
€79
Regular €99 after launch
✅ Your Total Investment
Core + This extension (both one-time purchases)
€148
Regular €188 after launch
🚀 Complete Suite — Core + ALL 3 Control Packs
Accounting + Purchase + HR — all extensions included
€256
One license · All future updates
✓ Already have the Platform Engine?

Add just the Accounting Control Pack for €69 — no bundle required.

How It Works

The full approval lifecycle on a vendor bill

No developer needed. Every step happens inside Odoo — from submission to posting.

1

Bill enters the system — Request Approval button appears

When a bill exceeds the configured threshold, the Request Approval primary button appears in the bill header. The accountant clicks it to start the workflow. Posting is blocked immediately.

Draft vendor bill with Request Approval button
Request Approval button — Appears on draft vendor bills that meet the configured threshold. Click to start the workflow.
Posting blocked dialog
Posting blocked — Trying to post without approval raises this error. No bypass for regular users.
2

Bill enters Waiting for Approval

The bill shows a yellow banner with the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, Cancel Approval, Force Approve, and Force Reject buttons are visible. The chatter logs every state change with timestamps.

Vendor bill in Waiting for Approval state
Waiting for Approval — Yellow banner shows the current approver's name. Approve, Reject, Cancel Approval, Force Approve, and Force Reject buttons are all visible. Chatter logs every state change.
3

Approver receives notification & reviews the request

An automatic email is sent the moment an approver's turn arrives. The Approval Request shows full details: which rule triggered it, total amount, request date, and Approval History per level.

Approval Request — Approved
Approval Request — Approved — Rule, amount, request date, and per-level Approval History. Email sent at submission.
Approval Request — Rejected
Approval Request — Rejected — Rejection reason stored permanently. Automatic rejection email sent to requester.
4a

Bill approved — posting unlocked

Once all approval levels pass, the bill shows a green Approved banner. The Confirm button is now active. The chatter shows the full audit trail permanently.

Vendor bill approved — green banner
Bill Approved — Green banner. Confirm button now active. Full audit trail in chatter.
4b

Or rejected — with reason and resubmit path

The rejection reason is stored on the request and the bill. A rejection email is sent to the requester automatically. The Request Approval button reappears — the accountant can revise and resubmit without admin intervention.

Vendor bill rejected — red banner
Bill Rejected — Red banner with reason. Request Approval button reappears for resubmission.

Approval Request

Approvers act with full context — no email chains

Every approval request opens as a structured form with the rule that triggered it, total amount, SLA status, and multi-level history — so approvers decide immediately.

Approval Request — Approved
Approval Request — Approved — Rule, amount, request date, and per-level Approval History. Email sent at submission.
Approval Request — Rejected
Approval Request — Rejected — Rejection reason stored permanently. Automatic rejection email sent to requester.
  • ✅
    One-click approvalApprove or reject directly from the request form
  • ⚠️
    Force Approve / Force RejectAdmins can override any level — reason is mandatory and logged permanently
  • 📜
    Approval History tableEvery level's status, approver, and timestamp in one place
  • 📧
    Auto email with review linkApprover notified the moment their turn arrives

Configuration

Set up rules in minutes — no code required

Configure which bills trigger approval, what the amount thresholds are, and who approves at each level — all through a standard Odoo form.

Approval Rule Configuration — Vendor Bill
Vendor Bill Approval Rule — Applies to Journal Entry (Vendor Bills) with an amount-based condition. Define the minimum threshold, assign approvers per level, set approval mode (Sequential or Parallel), and configure SLA hours per level. Add as many levels as needed.
Vendor bill approved — green banner
Bill Approved — Green banner. Confirm button now active. Full audit trail in chatter.
Vendor bill rejected — red banner
Bill Rejected — Red banner with reason. Request Approval button reappears for resubmission.
Bills list with approval status filters
Approval status in the bills list — Approved (green) and Rejected (red) badges visible at a glance. Filter dropdown includes Pending Workflow Approval, Workflow Approved, and Workflow Rejected.
  • ⚡
    Amount-based routingSmall bills go to accounting; large bills escalate to management automatically
  • 🔀
    Sequential & Parallel modesAll must approve, any one can approve, or minimum threshold
  • ⏱️
    Per-level SLA hoursSet different deadlines for each approval level independently
  • 🔍
    Approval status filtersFilter bills by Pending / Approved / Rejected workflow state in the AP list

Key Capabilities

What Accounting Control adds to ApproveFlow

  • 🚫
    Posting gate enforcementVendor bills cannot be posted until all required approvers sign off
  • 💰
    Amount-based routingConfigurable thresholds automatically trigger different approval chains
  • 🔄
    Re-approval on changesSignificant bill edits while pending automatically restart the workflow
  • 📧
    Automatic notificationsApprovers receive instant emails with approve/reject links
  • 🛡️
    Audit-ready activity historyEvery approval decision logged with user, timestamp, and reason
  • 🔍
    Approval status filtersFilter bills by Pending / Approved / Rejected workflow state instantly

Operational Impact

What changes after deployment

Finance teams gain full visibility and control over what hits the books — eliminating the gap between receiving a bill and it being posted without review.

  • ✓Reduce manual approval follow-ups — the system routes and notifies automatically
  • ✓Prevent premature financial recognition — bills stay locked until properly reviewed
  • ✓Improve month-end closing discipline — no surprise postings after cut-off

⚙️ Requires ApproveFlow Platform Engine

This control pack runs on the ApproveFlow Core Engine — the approval rule engine, SLA system, inbox management, and audit trail used by all control packs. Install the Core Engine first, then install this extension. The Core Engine is available from €79 launch price on the Odoo App Store.

Compatibility

Odoo 19 Community Edition Enterprise Edition

Installation

Fast to install, nothing to build

1

Install ApproveFlow Core Engine

Go to Apps → search ApproveFlow → install Multi-Level Approval Workflow — ApproveFlow.

2

Install this Accounting Control Pack

Search ApproveFlow Accounting in Apps → install ApproveFlow — Accounting.

3

Create an Approval Rule for Vendor Bills

Go to Approvals → Configuration → Approval Rules → New. Set document type to Journal Entry (Vendor Bills), add amount conditions and approvers.

✓

Done — bills are now gated

Qualifying vendor bills will now show the Request Approval button. Posting is blocked until the workflow completes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions

Can I use multiple approval levels for vendor bills?

Yes. You can configure sequential multi-level chains — for example, Finance Review → Controller Sign-off → CFO Approval — each with independent SLA timers.

Does it completely block the Post button?

Yes. The bill state is locked at 'Waiting for Approval'. The Post button is disabled for all users without Force Approve rights until the workflow completes.

Can approval rules vary by supplier or amount?

Yes. Rules can be configured to trigger based on bill amount, vendor category, company, or any combination of conditions.

Is any data migration required?

No. The module integrates with standard Odoo data structures. Install, configure your rules, and it applies to new bills immediately.

Also Available

Extend approval control across your business

Module What It Controls Launch Price
ApproveFlow Core Engine Approval framework — required for all control packs €79
Purchase Control Pack Purchase Order confirmation gate — tiered by spend amount €59
HR Control Pack Expense claims and Leave Request approval workflows €49

Enforce Financial Approval Discipline in Odoo Today

Install in minutes. Stop unauthorized postings before they happen.

Get Accounting Control Contact Support

✓ 24h support response  ·  ✓ Free updates  ·  ✓ OPL-1 License

ApproveFlow — Accounting by Zerixo Technologies Ltd.  ·  support@zerixo.xyz

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