# Shift Expenses

## How do I record an Shift Expense?

To begin recording an Shift Expense, simply open a Shift and then click the `Manage Shift Expenses` button at the bottom of the screen to bring up the dialogue box. 

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Once selected, you can create a new Expense by selecting the `+` button on the right hand side of the screen, as shown below.&#x20;

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Once you have created a new Shift Expense, you will be prompted to populate a number of fields detailing the break. Here, you can assign the relevant Date Information, the relevant Resource, the expense amount and write custom notes.&#x20;

After you have populated the Expense fields, simply click the blue tick in the top right corner to finalise the expense.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
Expenses will be stored as Expense Records against the Resource and will be accessible on the [Resource Profile](/maica-knowledge-base/resources/resource-profile.md)
{% endhint %}

## Shift Expense Actions

### 1. Attach Files&#x20;

After you have completed and saved an expense, you can add any relevant files to the record. To do so, scroll to any saved expense and select the `Attach Files` button, as shown below.&#x20;

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{% hint style="info" %}
This is a useful tool to track and verify expenses.&#x20;
{% endhint %}


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