Invalid receipt or invoice

Receipts uploaded to Skovik are automatically analyzed, and we will try to extract information out of them to make the expense process quicker. As a part of this analysis, we will also look at the document do determine if it is a valid proof of purchase, i.e. a receipt or an invoice.

If we suspect that the uploaded document is not a valid proof of purchase a warning is shown next to it, along with the document type we think it is.

Documents commonly mistaken for receipts

Shipping confirmation

Shipping confirmations are often sent after a purchase, and contain package tracking and delivery details.

Transaction statement

Transaction statements from a bank may contain some information about a purchase, but it's not issued by the vendor and thus not a valid proof of purchase.

Event ticket

Event tickets, for example a concert or sports game, contain information about the event, but usually does not contain all the required details for a valid receipt.

Membership

A membership document may provide information about membership status and benefits, but typically lack the required details for a valid receipt.

Usage breakdown

A usage summary contains information about how a service has been used, but will usually lack the required details for a valid receipt.

Contract

A contract is a legal document signed between two parties. While a contract may be signed during a purchase, it typically does not contain the information required for a valid invoice or receipt.

Insurance document

An insurance document provide information about insurance policies and claims, but typically does not include the details necessary for a valid receipt.

Warranty

Warranty documents are sometimes provided during a purchase. It is a promise from the seller to fix problems that may arrise with the product, within certain limits and often for a limited time. It is not a valid proof of purchase.

Spreadsheet

A spreadsheet is a computer document with tabular data, and it may contain information about purchases, but lack the required details for a valid receipt.

Presentation

A presentation is a computer document with information, that lacks the required information for a valid receipt.