🔄 Import Categories via Desktop Web App
You can import or set up custom categories from the SparkReceipt web application. This allows for:
Manual creation of custom categories
Mapping to general ledger accounts
Aligning with your internal accounting structure
🔗 QuickBooks Online Integration
If you're using QuickBooks Online, SparkReceipt offers a deep integration that allows:
Syncing your GL accounts (Assets, Revenue, Expenses, Liabilities)
Automatically mapping them to SparkReceipt’s categories
Auto-categorizing transactions using your QBO chart of accounts
✅ This saves time and ensures your expense tracking matches your bookkeeping system.
📌 Without QuickBooks Integration?
If you’re not using QBO:
You can still use SparkReceipt’s built-in, customizable category system
Set your own income/expense categories manually
These categories work with automations, exports, and reporting
✅ FAQ
Q: Can I import or create custom categories manually?
A: Yes, using the desktop browser version of SparkReceipt.
Q: Can I sync categories from my accounting software?
A: Yes, if you’re using QuickBooks Online. GL accounts will sync and map automatically.
Q: Do I need QBO to use custom categories?
A: No — SparkReceipt has built-in, editable categories you can manage manually.
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