Approve bills

Bills go through a simple approval path before they post or can be paid.

Updated 3 November 2026 · Plain 0.110.0

Every bill follows the same path: Capture → Code & check → Approve → Pay & reconcile.

Purchases shows bills by status, with Enter bill (1) and Upload bill (2).
  • Bills at or below your bill approval limit need one approval.
  • Bills above it need two approvals by two different people. Plain won't let the same person approve twice.
  • A bill isn't in your accounts or your GST return until it's approved.

To approve, open the bill and select Approve. Set the limit in Settings → Business & accounting.