With Split accounting, you can split a single expense across multiple accounting accounts, cost centres, projects, or other dimensions.
This allows you to account for different parts of an expense correctly without creating multiple separate transactions.
How to split an expense
You can split an expense both in Nordea Business Card on the web and in the Nordea Business Card app.
On the web
Go to All expenses and open the expense you want to split.
Scroll down to Advanced accounting and press Show.
Under Split expense, select Split.
Add the parts you want to create and enter:
Accounting account.
Amount.
Any dimensions, such as cost centre or project.
Select Add part if you want to split the expense into additional parts.
Make sure the parts together equal the total amount of the expense and save.
In the app
Go to To do and open the expense you want to split.
Select Split.
Add the parts you want to create and enter the accounting information for each part.
Select Add part if you want to create additional parts.
Make sure the parts together equal the total amount of the expense and save.
How is a split expense exported?
If you have a direct integration between Nordea Business Card and your accounting system, one accounting entry is created when a split expense is exported.
Each part of the expense is exported as a separate line, while information shared by the entire expense is applied to all lines, such as:
Date.
Comment.
Participants.
Merchant name.
This allows the entire expense to be handled as one accounting entry while each part is allocated to the correct accounting account and any applicable dimensions.
When is Split accounting useful?
Split accounting is useful when an expense needs to be allocated across multiple accounting accounts or dimensions.
For example, a restaurant bill may include both:
Business entertainment.
Employee meals.
You can then allocate each part to the appropriate account while keeping everything as a single expense.
You can also use the feature to allocate a cost across multiple cost centres, projects, or other dimensions.
Good to know
Split accounting only affects how the expense is accounted for – it does not change the total amount of the expense.
The sum of all parts must equal the total amount of the expense.
Each part can have its own accounting information, such as an accounting account and dimensions.
The expense is still handled as a single expense in Nordea Business Card.
Frequently asked questions
How many parts can I split an expense into?
There is no limit to the number of parts an expense can be split into.
Does Split accounting affect the original amount?
No. The total amount of the expense remains the same. Split accounting only affects how the expense is accounted for and exported to your accounting system.
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