Question 1

What is construction accounting?

Accepted Answer

Construction accounting focuses on the unique financial needs of construction businesses of all sizes - including individual contractors. It involves tracking project costs, managing budgets, reconciling invoices and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

Question 2

What is automation in construction accounting?

Accepted Answer

Construction accounting automation uses software to streamline manual tasks like data entry, expense tracking and invoice management. This saves time, reduces errors, and gives you deeper insights into your project finances. It’s also crucial for tax compliance purposes.

Question 3

How does Dext help with construction accounting and automation?

Accepted Answer

Dext automates expense data extraction to fast and accurate bookkeeping. It integrates with your existing accounting software, giving you a complete picture of your finances and freeing you up to focus on building. Dext is the most reliable tool in the market, chosen by thousands of accountants and business owners worldwide - especially in the construction industry.

Question 4

Is Dext an accounting software?

Accepted Answer

Dext is not an accounting software - it’s a bookkeeping automation tool designed to be part of your whole accounting workflow. Dext is built to seamlessly integrate with leading accounting software such as QuickBooks, Xero and Sage. See here for a complete list of the softwares we integrate with.

Question 5

How do builders and professionals use Dext’s construction bookkeeping software?

Accepted Answer

Builders, contractors, landscapers, electricians and other professionals in the construction industry currently make up a large part of our existing user base. They use our award-winning Dext tool to:

Capture expenses instantly with the mobile app;
Easily submit invoices, bank statements and other important documents to ensure accurate accounts;
Eliminate manual data entry with intelligent data extraction, eliminating the risk of inaccurate bookkeeping;
Track project costs and budgets in real-time;
Generate custom reports to identify cost savings opportunities;
Stay compliant with organised and accurate records;
Analyse business performance and plan ahead.

Question 6

How does Dext work for construction bookkeeping?

Accepted Answer

Dext is a bookkeeping automation tool used to manage the receipts, invoices and other documents that businesses depend on to keep accurate and secure financial records. The construction bookkeeping software enables you to easily import, export and publish relevant financial records across multiple devices and softwares. Whether it's a receipt, an invoice or a bank statement, upload it (using the Dext Mobile App / Email / Desktop / Invoice Fetch) and Dext will extract the data you need, then send it to your accounting software.

Capture expenses: Snap photos of receipts, upload digital invoices, or connect your bank accounts for automatic import.
Automatic data extraction: Dext automatically reads and categorises your expenses, saving you hours of manual work.
Project tracking: Allocate expenses to specific projects, track budgets in real-time, and gain insights into project profitability.
Reporting and analysis: Generate custom reports to analyse costs, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
Accounting integration: Connect Dext with your existing accounting software for a seamless workflow.

Question 7

How much does Dext’s construction expense manager app cost?

Accepted Answer

Visit our Dext pricing page for small to medium businesses. If none of these plans fit your business, you can also email us at direct@dext.com.

Question 8

How secure is Dext for my construction business?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Dext uses the strictest possible controls in place to keep your data safe. In line with GDPR regulations, we don’t even store your bank details.Your records are protected by bank-level encryption, supported by a dedicated online security team. Read more about where your data is saved in our terms and conditions.

Question 9

How does Dext help construction businesses with their cash flow?

Accepted Answer

While Dext isn't a direct cash flow solution, it does provide construction business owners with an up to date, accurate and real-time view of their business spending. That includes receipts, invoices, bank statements and other financial documents. With the many demands and unpredictabilities linked to the construction industry, having an accurate record of accounts can give you the confidence and control you need to stay on top of your cash flow.

Construction expense management
for all trades

Helping you save time and money,
whilst growing your business

Accelerate accounting tasks - even during busy projects

Streamline management of expenses and invoices

Easily capture and track receipts on the move

Tailored for businesses handling multiple projects

Connect Dext with your accounting software

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$302.50

250

Documents

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