How approvals work

Who approves what, and how to approve.

Updated 3 November 2026 · Plain 0.110.0

Plain uses approvals so that money doesn't move, and nothing reaches your accounts, without the right person agreeing.

  • Invoices above your invoice approval limit need approval before they're sent.
  • Supplier bills always need approval before they post. Above your bill approval limit they need a second approval by a different person.
  • Pay runs need a review and an approval, by different people where possible.
  • Spend requests (staff expenses, purchase requests) go to Approvals.
Approvals: what's waiting for you, and New request (1).

To approve, open Approvals (or the item itself) and select Approve or Reject. Everything waiting for you also shows on Today.