How Can You Track Projects and Bill Clients for Time and Expenses in Zoho Books?

How Can You Track Projects and Bill Clients for Time and Expenses in Zoho Books?


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Zoho Books supports project-based accounting where you can track hours worked, expenses incurred, and bill clients accordingly.

  1. Create a Project:

    • Go to Time Tracking → Projects → + New Project.

    • Assign clients, billing method (hourly or fixed), and add tasks.

  1. Track Time:

    • Log hours manually or use Zoho’s timer under Time Tracking → Timesheet.

  1. Bill for Time & Expenses:

    • Convert billable time and expenses into invoices with one click.

  1. View Project Profitability:

    • Go to Reports → Project Summary → Compare income vs. expenses for each project.

Why This Workflow Matters:
Project tracking enables accurate client billing, resource allocation, and profitability analysis—critical for service-based businesses.