As an approver in Factorial, you’ll receive expenses submitted by employees that require your review. There are several ways to access them quickly:
1. From notifications
- Email notifications: Every time an employee submits an expense requiring your review, you’ll get an email with a direct link to the expense.
- In-app inbox: You’ll also see a notification in Factorial’s Inbox. Click it to jump straight into the expense details.

2. From the Spending section
- In your sidebar, go to Spending → Expenses
- Use filters in two possible ways:
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Filter manually: Select
Status = Pending
andPending approvals = Mine
to view only the expenses waiting for your action.
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Quick access: In the top-right, under the subtabs navbar, you’ll see a box saying something like “X pending expenses”. Clicking this automatically applies the correct filters.
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Filter manually: Select
FAQ
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Can I approve expenses directly from the email?
No, you’ll need to open the expense in Factorial using the provided link.
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Do I see all company expenses in Pending status?
No, you only see expenses assigned to you as an approver.
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Can I access pending expenses from the mobile app?
Yes, both email links and in-app notifications also open in the mobile app if installed.