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title: "Expenses: Mapping accounting software"
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# Expenses: Mapping accounting software

Before you can export expense data to your accounting software, you need to ensure the following are configured correctly in Expenses.

- Ensure the **VAT Code** in each VAT record matches the corresponding VAT code in your accounting software. See [Introduction to VAT records](/payroll/docs/introduction-to-vat-records).
- Ensure the **Supplier Code** or **Payroll Code** on each user account matches the corresponding code in your accounting software. See [user types and fields](/payroll/docs/user-types).
- Ensure a **GL Code** has been added to each category, matching the corresponding nominal code in your accounting software. See [Assigning general ledger codes to categories](/payroll/docs/assigning-general-ledger-codes-to-categories).
- Select the correct **Export Format** for your accounting software.. See [company settings](/payroll/docs/company-logo).

See also: [Accounting software integrations](/payroll/docs/integrations).