Happay Features
Expense Reports (8)
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Ease of Creating Expense Reports
Creation of expense reports takes little time and is intuitive for new users
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Bank / Credit Card Integration
Can easily pull in receipts from all credit card statements
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Smart Categorization
Automatically assigns categories/accounts based on past entries and credit card statements
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Digital Receipt Management
Provides various methods to easily capture receipts digitally and can automatically parse receipts to create expenses report entries. Methods may include mobile photos, desktop drag and drop, etc.
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Employee Reimbursement
Functionality to reimburse employees directly to their bank account or can easily integrate with payroll system
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Currency Conversions
Enables easy entry of expenses in other currencies and converts to expense report currency
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Corporate Card
Manage and track credit cards that are distributed to employees to use for authorized business expenses
Credit Card Management
Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities
Travel Management (26)
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Ease of Booking
Can book Flights, Hotels, and Rental cars directly from software.
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Itinerary Management
Creates travel itineraries based on booking
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Trip Notifications
Integrates to calendaring systems and/or provides notifications of upcoming flights, hotels, rental cars, etc.
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Advanced Integrations
Allows advanced integrations to travel systems like Uber, airline ticketing systems, hotels, etc.
Online Booking
Book meetings and appointments through a website or digital platform
Credit Card Management
Financial system that helps create and manage physical/digital credit cards and track transaction activities
Booking Management
Create, update, and manage bookings, itineraries, and reservations
User Management
Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and other details across applications, devices or networks
Restriction Management
Establish limitations based on certain conditions
Reservations Management
Manage the entire lifecycle of a reservation, from the initial booking to the actual service or event
Reimbursement Management
Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party
Vendor Management
Ability to track and store all vendor-related information, such as contacts, services offered, terms, etc.
Travel Management
Promotions Management
Design, communicate, and distribute incentives to perform a specific action
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Receipt Management
Upload, track, and submit receipts in a central database
Supplier Management
Manage all supplier data and operations
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
Policy Management
Create, manage, and track policies and procedures within an organization
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Reimbursement Management
Manage compensation for out-of-pocket expenses incurred by an employee, client or another party
Real-Time Notifications
Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs
Client Invoicing (4)
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Electronic Payments
Accepts electronic payments from clients
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Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition
Provides adequate reporting and/or can integrate to AP systems to recognize revenue appropriately
Biometric Recognition
Facial or other physical recognition to confirm identity
Optical Character Recognition
Ability to recognize printed or written text within digital images or scanned documents
Mobile (5)
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Receipt Capture
Can easily capture receipts, parse receipts and convert/assign them to a report from mobile device
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Mileage Tracking
Allows users to track mileage from mobile device using maps or GPS.
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Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates
Mobile application can store travel itineraries, electronic documents, and updates user of travel delays/changes
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Administration (17)
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Business Tool Integration
Provides standard connectors for popular Finance, Payroll, HRMS and CRM systems
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Workflow
Routes Timesheets, Invoices, Expense reports through approval process. Easy to maintain and administer
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Automated Reminders
Sends automatic reminders to employees that have not completed expenses reports and/or timesheets
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Policy Compliance Management
Enables administrators to create rules that enforce compliances of corporate time and expense policies
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User, Role, and Access Management
Grant access to select data, features, objects, etc. based on the users, user role, groups, etc.
Timesheet Management
Track the amount of time spent on a job or task
Payroll Management
Manage employee salary processes, data, taxes, and records administration efficiently
Employee Management
Track employee schedules, availability, and performance across projects and tasks
Invoice Management
Captures invoice data and maintains comprehensive records for auditing and reporting purposes
Calendar Management
Track and manage schedules and meetings via an integrated calendar
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Task Management
Create, manage and track all task activities and progression
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Workflow Management
Create, design and manage workflows for repetitive tasks
Compliance Management
Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier
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PCI Regulation Compliant
Complies with PCI security standards
Platform (13)
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Reporting
Access pre-built and custom reports and dashboards.
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APIs / Integration
Application Programming Interface - Specification for how the application communicates with other software. API's typically enable integration of data, logic, objects, etc. with other software applications.
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Performance and Reliability
Software is consistently available (uptime) and allows users to complete tasks quickly because they are not waiting for the software to respond to an action they took.
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Mobile User Support
Allows software to be easily used on multiple mobile devices include phone and tablet devices.
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
QuickBooks Integration
Integrates with QuickBooks
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Payroll Integration
Facilitates integration with multiple third-party payroll systems
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
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Embedded AI / Machine Learning
Offers embedded AI/machine learning
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Complex Approval Workflow
Provides workflow for complex approval structures
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Payment Methods (3)
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ACH
Automated Clearing House (ACH) is an electronic network that processes large volumes of financial transactions, including B2B payments.
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Credit and Debit
Corporate debit and credit cards used specifically for B2B payments
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Wire Transfer
Electronic fund transfers between entities
Payment Processing (7)
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Batch Processing
Payments can be processed by batch without manual intervention
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Payments Scheduling
Ability to schedule payments at predefined dates and times
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Automated Workflows
Workflows to manage every stage of the payment process
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Self Service
Self-service portals and mobile apps to submit invoices for processing
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Reconciliation
Match invoices, payments, and bank statement information
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Settlements
Clearing of electronic payments to transfer funds from customers to suppliers
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Payment Tracking
Track each stage of the payment process and manage payments history
Security and Compliance (6)
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PCI Compliant
Comply with information security standards for credit card processing
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P2PE
Point-to-point encryption to convert sensitive financial information into indecipherable code
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Fraud Management
Features to protect companies from attempts to steal sensitive information like credit card details
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SSL Encryption
Secure Sockets Layer is the standard security protocol for encryption of electronic data
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SOX
Comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) to protect companies and the public from accounting erros and fraud
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SOC
Ensure compliance with Association of International Certified Professional Accountants standards for cloud vendors SOC1 and SOC 2
Integration (3)
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Agnostic Integration
The software can be integrated with any other products
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Reporting Consolidation
Reports are generated using financial data from multiple sources
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Plugins and APIs
The vendor provides pugins and APIs that customers can use to create custom integrations
Expense Reporting (6)
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Expense Automation
Captures data using scanned receipts and electronic invoices and automatically aligns invoices and expenses
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Integration
Integrates seamlessly and securely into IT ecosystems
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Compliance
Set regulations set forth by each company and keeps travel and reimbursement policies in compliance
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Mobile Functionality
Snaps receipts, capture and approve expense on the move, and track travel through GPS
Accounting Integration
Integrate with a third-party accounting system
Third-Party Integrations
Set up connections to third-party platforms to improve business processes
Approval (3)
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Rules
Incoporates company travel restrictions and guidelines to help stay in compliance and on budget
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Workflows
Creates a path of tasks that need to be completed and assigns approval tasks to individuals
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Submit
Allows users to submit travel requests and expense reports directly to the correct approvers
Payment Types (3)
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AP Automation
Manages large volumes of invoices and financial transactions between a company and its suppliers
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E-Commerce
Facilitates the acceptance of electronic payment for online transactions
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Retail
Features a common interface for in-store, online, and on-the-go set across all acceptance points
AI - Travel Management (7)
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Personalization
Uses AI to offer highly personalized experiences by analyzing data from previous travel patterns, preferences, and behaviors
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Predictive Analytics
Uses ML and AI to analyze historical data to identify trends and make predictions for travel costs, peak travel times, weather conditions, or flight cancellations
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Cost Savings
Uses AI and ML to automate tasks such as booking, expense reporting, and itinerary management, to reduce admin costs
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Efficiency
Uses AI and ML to analyze spending patterns to identify cost-saving opportunities, such as recommending alternative travel options of similar quality at lower prices
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Real-Time Assistance
Provides AI guided chatbots to provide real-time assistance to travelers, answering questions, providing updates, and offering support 24/7
Reporting/Analytics
View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data
Real-Time Analytics
Analyze and gain insights into data in real-time
Agentic AI - Expense Management (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Cross-system Integration
Works across multiple software systems or databases
Agentic AI - Travel Management (2)
Autonomous Task Execution
Capability to perform complex tasks without constant human input
Proactive Assistance
Anticipates needs and offers suggestions without prompting
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment (1)
Adaptive Learning
Improves performance based on feedback and experience
Sustainability & Reporting (4)
Sustainability Reporting
Generates reports on travel-related environmental impact for ESG tracking
Green Travel Recommendations
Suggests lower-emission travel options such as alternative routes or transportation modes
Carbon Emissions Tracking
Calculates and reports carbon footprint for flights, hotels, and other travel components
Real-Time Reporting
Active reporting of data and metrics
Employee Risk Management (6)
Emergency Assistance Integration
Connects travelers to emergency services and support providers during incidents
Policy Enforcement & Compliance
Enforces company travel policies at the time of booking to prevent out-of-policy spend
Traveler Tracking
Monitors traveler locations in real time for safety, compliance, and emergency response
Risk Alerts & Safety Notifications
Sends real-time alerts about geopolitical risks, weather disruptions, or safety threats
Expense Tracking
Monitor and record expenses such as purchases or charges incurred
Real-time Alerts
Receive notification of issues as soon as they occur
Generative AI - Expense Management (3)
Image-to-Text
Converts images into a textual description, identifying key elements.
Text Generation
Allows users to generate text based on a text prompt.
Text Summarization
Condenses long documents or text into a brief summary.
Additional Functionality (45)
API
Application programming interface that allows for integration with other systems/databases
Dashboard
Assembly of graphs and charts for visualizing and tracking statistics/metrics
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Dashboard Creation
Creation and customization of dashboards
Billing & Invoicing
Create, manage, and send invoices or bills to customers
Expense Claims
Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement
Budget Control
Manage and monitor spending to align with the financial constraints or goals
Generative AI
Use AI to generate content in the form of text, images, videos, etc.
Reminders
Timed notification for any upcoming task, deadline, appointment, or activity
Electronic Payments
Electronically collect payments for goods or services
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
Multi-Currency
Manage and handle various international currencies
Real-Time Updates
Receive system updates as soon as any changes are made
Multi-Language
Manage and support multiple languages
Customizable Reports
Alter the layout and content of reports
Spend Control
Set allowances and ensure employees don't spend more than the allotted amounts
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Mobile Access
Access software remotely via mobile devices
Spend Analysis
Review and uncover trends in spending activity
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Real-Time Data
Receive data and information in real time
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Employee Self Service
Gateway through which employees can access the system
Audit Trail
A record of all activities within the system, including user access, changes made, etc.
Secure Data Storage
Securely stores data to prevent data loss or breaches
AI Copilot
A virtual assistant that uses AI to pursue goals and complete tasks on behalf of users
Approval Process Control
Manage the process of evaluating documents or requests submitted for approval
Data Import/Export
Import and export data to and from software applications
Duplicate Detection
Compare new data with existing records to detect duplicate entries
Expense Claims
Attaching relevant receipts or supporting documents to submit expenses for reimbursement
Budgeting/Forecasting
Create budgets based on historical data and future projections
Customizable Fields
Customize data fields to support various needs and use cases
Spend Control
Set allowances and ensure employees don't spend more than the allotted amounts
Customizable Templates
Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements
Access Controls/Permissions
Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems
Reporting & Statistics
Collection, analysis, and representation of numerical data and generation of reports to understand various patterns
Automated Receipt Matching
Match digital receipt images or data with corresponding expense entries
Mobile Receipt Upload
Scan and upload receipts to a central database using a mobile device
Billable & Non-Billable Hours
Track billable hours and/or non-billable expenses for work performed
Financial Analysis
Evaluate units, projects, budgets, and other finance-related data to gauge their performance and potential risk
Categorization/Grouping
Organize and group data or items based on various criteria
Single Sign On
Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once
Activity Dashboard
Dashboard to view the status of ongoing processes, identify current incidents and track past activities
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