Patent ID: 6417871
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
A paperless accounting â€œsystemâ€  for processing expense reimbursements having a host processor including a first storage and a local processor connected to said host processor, said local processor comprising:a memory for storing data; input means for inputting data; setup means for setting items of an electronic accounting slip responsive to an input from said input means; assigning means for assigning input data from said input means to the items of the electronic accounting slip; transferring means for transferring the electronic accounting slip to said host processor for storing in said first storage; reading means for reading out the electronic accounting slip from said first storage into said memory; display means for displaying the electronic accounting slip stored in said memory; and adding means for adding approval data to the electronic accounting slip stored in said memory, said host processor including an accounting database unit for storing the electronic accounting slip including said approval data for backup, and transferring means for periodically transferring a batch file of the electronic accounting slip including said approval data from said first storage to said accounting database unit.