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Light Finance & Accounting

Core financial management including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting. The backbone of any ERP system.

Finance & Accounting is a core strength for Light — a primary capability included in standard deployments. The product is best suited to internationally structured companies consolidating entities and country ledgers in one system.

What’s in it290 documented capabilities

The finance & accounting scope Light ships, grouped as the product itself organises it.

Expenses & Reimbursements8

Everything an employee needs to claim money back: submitting expenses by photo, Slack, Teams, or email, tracking reimbursement status, and understanding company expense policies.

Highlights
  • Submitting an Expense for ReimbursementTurns a photo of a receipt into a reimbursement claim, with AI filling in the details automatically.
  • Submitting Expenses via SlackFiles expense claims from inside Slack, so employees on the move never open another application.
  • Submitting Expenses via Microsoft TeamsSubmits expenses straight from Microsoft Teams by uploading a receipt image in chat.
  • Submitting Expenses via EmailForwards card purchase receipts to a dedicated company email address for automatic processing.
  • Capturing Receipts on MobilePhotographs receipts on a phone the moment they are received, with AI reading the contents automatically.
All 7 capabilities
  • Submitting an Expense for ReimbursementTurns a photo of a receipt into a reimbursement claim, with AI filling in the details automatically.
  • Submitting Expenses via SlackFiles expense claims from inside Slack, so employees on the move never open another application.
  • Submitting Expenses via Microsoft TeamsSubmits expenses straight from Microsoft Teams by uploading a receipt image in chat.
  • Submitting Expenses via EmailForwards card purchase receipts to a dedicated company email address for automatic processing.
  • Capturing Receipts on MobilePhotographs receipts on a phone the moment they are received, with AI reading the contents automatically.
  • Tracking Your Reimbursement StatusShows employees where each submitted expense stands on the path to being paid back.
  • Understanding Expense PoliciesExplains the company's rules on what is reimbursable, spending caps, and required documentation.

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Corporate Cards6

The employee side of the card program: using a Light card, attaching receipts, virtual cards, mobile wallets, and spending limits.

Capabilities
  • Your Light CardGives employees a corporate card for paying work expenses directly instead of fronting personal money.
  • Attaching Receipts to Card TransactionsLinks receipts to individual card transactions so company records and expense tracking stay complete.
  • Virtual CardsProvides secure card numbers for online purchases and subscriptions without exposing a primary card.
  • Apple Pay and Google PayPuts the corporate card into Apple Pay and Google Pay for tap-to-pay from a phone or smartwatch.
  • Card Spending Limits and PoliciesEnforces the spending limit the finance team sets on each employee's card, with policies visible to the cardholder.

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Invoice Payables API22

A set of endpoints for managing vendor invoices programmatically, covering the full lifecycle from creation through approval, posting and payment.

Highlights
  • Approve Invoice PayableMarks a submitted vendor invoice as approved so it can proceed toward payment.
  • Cancel Invoice PayableWithdraws a vendor invoice from further processing.
  • Create Invoice PayableRecords a new vendor invoice, optionally with its line items included in the same request.
  • Create Invoice Payable Line ItemAdds a line item to an existing vendor invoice.
  • Decline Invoice PayableRejects a submitted vendor invoice so it does not proceed to payment.
All 21 capabilities
  • Approve Invoice PayableMarks a submitted vendor invoice as approved so it can proceed toward payment.
  • Cancel Invoice PayableWithdraws a vendor invoice from further processing.
  • Create Invoice PayableRecords a new vendor invoice, optionally with its line items included in the same request.
  • Create Invoice Payable Line ItemAdds a line item to an existing vendor invoice.
  • Decline Invoice PayableRejects a submitted vendor invoice so it does not proceed to payment.
  • Delete Invoice Payable Line ItemRemoves a line item from a vendor invoice.
  • Generate Invoice Payable Document Upload URLProvides a temporary, secure URL for uploading a source document to attach to a vendor invoice.
  • Get Invoice Payable DocumentRetrieves the source document that was attached to a vendor invoice.
  • Get Invoice PayableRetrieves the full details of a single vendor invoice by its identifier.
  • Get Invoice Payable Line ItemRetrieves a single line item belonging to a vendor invoice.
  • Get Linked Credit Notes for Invoice PayableLists the vendor credit notes that have been linked to a given invoice for clearing.
  • List Invoice Payable PaymentsLists every payment and credit-note clearing recorded against a vendor invoice, distinguishing bank payments from credit-note offsets.
  • List Invoice PayablesRetrieves vendor invoices in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Mark Invoice Payable as PaidRecords a bank payment against a vendor invoice, either clearing it fully or as an installment.
  • Post Invoice Payable Without ApprovalSends a draft vendor invoice straight to the ledger, bypassing the standard approval workflow.
  • Reverse Invoice Payable PaymentUndoes a previously recorded payment or credit-note clearing on a vendor invoice.
  • Submit Invoice Payable for ApprovalSends a draft vendor invoice into the approval workflow.
  • Update Invoice PayableEdits the header-level fields of a vendor invoice.
  • Update Invoice Payable Line ItemEdits a single line item on a vendor invoice.
  • Update Custom Properties of Posted Invoice PayableOverwrites the custom field values on an already-posted vendor invoice, for example to record a reconciliation reference.
  • Get Invoice ApprovalsRetrieves the approval history and status recorded against one or more vendor invoices.

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Purchase Orders API14

Programmatic endpoints for building and progressing purchase orders through their lifecycle, including line-item management and locking.

Highlights
  • Batch Update Purchase Order LinesApplies updates to several purchase order line items in one call.
  • Bulk Create Purchase Order LinesAdds several line items to a purchase order in a single call.
  • Cancel Purchase OrderWithdraws an open purchase order from further processing.
  • Close Purchase OrderMarks a purchase order as fully fulfilled and closes it.
  • Create Purchase OrderRecords a new purchase order in the system.
All 13 capabilities
  • Batch Update Purchase Order LinesApplies updates to several purchase order line items in one call.
  • Bulk Create Purchase Order LinesAdds several line items to a purchase order in a single call.
  • Cancel Purchase OrderWithdraws an open purchase order from further processing.
  • Close Purchase OrderMarks a purchase order as fully fulfilled and closes it.
  • Create Purchase OrderRecords a new purchase order in the system.
  • Create Purchase Order LineAdds a line item to an existing purchase order.
  • Delete Purchase Order LineRemoves a line item from a purchase order.
  • Get Purchase OrderRetrieves the full details of a single purchase order.
  • List Purchase OrdersRetrieves purchase orders in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Lock Purchase OrderFreezes a purchase order so its contents can no longer be edited.
  • Reset Purchase OrderReverts a purchase order back to its starting, editable state.
  • Update Purchase OrderEdits the header-level fields of a purchase order.
  • Update Purchase Order LineEdits a single line item on a purchase order.

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Credit Notes API15

A set of endpoints for issuing vendor credit notes and clearing them against invoice payables.

Highlights
  • Archive Credit NoteRetires a vendor credit note, reversing its ledger postings first if it had already been posted.
  • Create Credit NoteRecords a new vendor credit note in draft status, with optional line items included.
  • Create Credit Note from Invoice PayableGenerates a vendor credit note directly from a previously entered invoice payable.
  • Create Credit Note LineAdds a line item to a vendor credit note that is still in draft.
  • Delete Credit Note LineRemoves a line item from a vendor credit note that has not yet been posted.
All 14 capabilities
  • Archive Credit NoteRetires a vendor credit note, reversing its ledger postings first if it had already been posted.
  • Create Credit NoteRecords a new vendor credit note in draft status, with optional line items included.
  • Create Credit Note from Invoice PayableGenerates a vendor credit note directly from a previously entered invoice payable.
  • Create Credit Note LineAdds a line item to a vendor credit note that is still in draft.
  • Delete Credit Note LineRemoves a line item from a vendor credit note that has not yet been posted.
  • Update Credit Note LineEdits a line item on a vendor credit note that has not yet been posted.
  • Get Credit NoteRetrieves the full details of a single vendor credit note.
  • Update Credit NoteEdits the header-level fields of a vendor credit note that has not yet been posted.
  • Get Credit Note DocumentRetrieves the PDF file attached to a vendor credit note.
  • Get Linked Invoice Payables for Credit NoteLists the vendor invoices that a given credit note has been linked to for clearing.
  • Link Credit Note to Invoice PayableAssociates a vendor credit note with an invoice payable so its balance offsets the invoice once posted.
  • Unlink Credit Note from Invoice PayableDetaches a vendor credit note from an invoice payable it had been clearing against.
  • Update Credit Note Clearing AmountChanges how much of a linked invoice payable a credit note is offsetting.
  • Post Credit NoteSends a completed draft vendor credit note to the general ledger, after which it can be linked for clearing.

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Vendors API5

Programmatic access for maintaining the vendor master record used across bills, purchase orders and payments.

Capabilities
  • Create VendorAdds a new vendor record to the vendor master.
  • Get VendorRetrieves the full details of a single vendor record.
  • List VendorsRetrieves vendor records in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Update VendorEdits the details of an existing vendor record.

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Invoice Receivables API16

A set of endpoints covering the sales invoice lifecycle, from drafting through sending, payment recording and archiving.

Highlights
  • Archive Invoice ReceivableRetires a sales invoice from active use.
  • Create Invoice ReceivableRecords a new sales invoice for a customer.
  • Create Invoice Receivable LineAdds a line item to a sales invoice.
  • Delete Invoice Receivable LineRemoves a line item from a sales invoice.
  • Enter Invoice Receivable PaymentRecords a payment received against a sales invoice, updating it to paid or partially paid.
All 15 capabilities
  • Archive Invoice ReceivableRetires a sales invoice from active use.
  • Create Invoice ReceivableRecords a new sales invoice for a customer.
  • Create Invoice Receivable LineAdds a line item to a sales invoice.
  • Delete Invoice Receivable LineRemoves a line item from a sales invoice.
  • Enter Invoice Receivable PaymentRecords a payment received against a sales invoice, updating it to paid or partially paid.
  • Generate Invoice Receivable PDFProduces a downloadable PDF of a sales invoice, generated asynchronously.
  • Get Invoice ReceivableRetrieves the full details of a single sales invoice.
  • List Invoice Receivable PaymentsLists all payments that have been recorded against a sales invoice.
  • List Invoice ReceivablesRetrieves sales invoices in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Open Invoice ReceivableFinalizes a draft sales invoice by numbering and locking it, with optional email delivery or e-invoicing submission.
  • Reset Invoice ReceivableReverts a sales invoice back to an editable draft state.
  • Send Invoice Receivable EmailEmails a sales invoice to the customer using the supplied message details.
  • Unarchive Invoice ReceivableRestores a previously archived sales invoice back to draft status.
  • Update Invoice ReceivableEdits the header-level fields of a sales invoice.
  • Update Invoice Receivable LineEdits a single line item on a sales invoice.

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Customers API7

Programmatic maintenance of customer master records used on sales invoices and contracts.

Highlights
  • Activate CustomerRestores a previously archived or inactive customer to active status.
  • Archive CustomerRetires a customer record from active use.
  • Create CustomerAdds a new customer record.
  • Get CustomerRetrieves the full details of a single customer record.
  • List CustomersRetrieves customer records in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
All 6 capabilities
  • Activate CustomerRestores a previously archived or inactive customer to active status.
  • Archive CustomerRetires a customer record from active use.
  • Create CustomerAdds a new customer record.
  • Get CustomerRetrieves the full details of a single customer record.
  • List CustomersRetrieves customer records in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Update CustomerEdits the details of an existing customer record.

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Customer Credits API15

A set of endpoints for issuing credits to customers and applying them against outstanding sales invoices.

Highlights
  • Archive Customer CreditRetires a customer credit that is no longer needed.
  • Create Customer CreditIssues a new credit for a customer.
  • Create Customer Credit LineAdds a line item to a customer credit.
  • Delete Customer Credit LineRemoves a line item from a customer credit.
  • Get Customer CreditRetrieves the full details of a single customer credit.
All 14 capabilities
  • Archive Customer CreditRetires a customer credit that is no longer needed.
  • Create Customer CreditIssues a new credit for a customer.
  • Create Customer Credit LineAdds a line item to a customer credit.
  • Delete Customer Credit LineRemoves a line item from a customer credit.
  • Get Customer CreditRetrieves the full details of a single customer credit.
  • List Customer CreditsRetrieves customer credits in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Link Customer Credit to InvoiceAssociates a customer credit with a sales invoice so it can offset the invoice balance.
  • Post and Send Customer CreditFinalizes a customer credit to the ledger and emails it to the customer in one step, with optional e-invoicing submission.
  • Post Customer CreditSends a customer credit to the ledger, applying it to a linked invoice if one exists.
  • Submit E-Invoice for Customer CreditSends a posted customer credit to an e-invoicing network for regulatory compliance.
  • Unarchive Customer CreditRestores a previously archived customer credit back to draft status.
  • Unlink Customer Credit from InvoiceDetaches a customer credit from a sales invoice, reversing any ledger clearing that had been applied.
  • Update Customer CreditEdits the header-level fields of a customer credit.
  • Update Customer Credit LineEdits a line item on a customer credit.

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Contracts API15

Programmatic management of customer subscription contracts, including their line items and lifecycle state transitions.

Highlights
  • Cancel Contract TerminationReverses a scheduled cancellation on a customer contract, keeping it active.
  • Create ContractRecords a new customer contract.
  • Create Contract LineAdds a line item to a customer contract.
  • Delete ContractRemoves a customer contract entirely.
  • Delete Contract LineRemoves a line item from a customer contract.
All 14 capabilities
  • Cancel Contract TerminationReverses a scheduled cancellation on a customer contract, keeping it active.
  • Create ContractRecords a new customer contract.
  • Create Contract LineAdds a line item to a customer contract.
  • Delete ContractRemoves a customer contract entirely.
  • Delete Contract LineRemoves a line item from a customer contract.
  • Generate Contract Document Upload URLProvides a temporary secure URL for uploading the signed contract PDF, which then appears in the contract preview.
  • Get ContractRetrieves the full details of a single customer contract.
  • List ContractsRetrieves customer contracts in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Publish ContractFinalizes a draft contract and moves it into active status.
  • Renew ContractExtends an existing customer contract for a further term.
  • Reset ContractReverts a customer contract back to its initial, editable state.
  • Terminate ContractEnds a customer contract before its scheduled expiry.
  • Update ContractEdits the header-level fields of a customer contract.
  • Update Contract LineEdits a single line item on a customer contract.

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Journal Entries API4

Programmatic creation and lifecycle management of manual journal entries in the general ledger.

Capabilities
  • Archive Journal EntryRetires a journal entry, reversing its ledger postings first if it had already been posted.
  • Create Journal EntryRecords a new manual journal entry.
  • Update Journal EntryEdits a journal entry that is still in draft status.

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Ledger Accounts & Transactions API3

Read endpoints for pulling the chart of accounts and posted ledger transaction lines out of Light programmatically.

Capabilities
  • List Ledger AccountsRetrieves the company chart of accounts in pages.
  • List Ledger Transaction LinesRetrieves the posted ledger transaction line items in pages.

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Bank Accounts API8

Programmatic bank account setup and bulk bank-transaction import, complementing the manual bank-feed connection flow.

Highlights
  • Get Bank Accounts of the CompanyRetrieves every bank account registered to the company.
  • Create Bank AccountRegisters a new bank account and its corresponding chart-of-accounts entry together in one call.
  • List Bank TransactionsRetrieves the transaction history for a bank account in pages, alongside running balance information.
  • Create Bank TransactionsBulk-imports up to 500 bank transactions per call, automatically skipping any duplicates by transaction ID.
  • Get Bank Account BalanceReports both the bank-side and ledger-side balance of an account as of a specified date, or today by default.
All 7 capabilities
  • Get Bank Accounts of the CompanyRetrieves every bank account registered to the company.
  • Create Bank AccountRegisters a new bank account and its corresponding chart-of-accounts entry together in one call.
  • List Bank TransactionsRetrieves the transaction history for a bank account in pages, alongside running balance information.
  • Create Bank TransactionsBulk-imports up to 500 bank transactions per call, automatically skipping any duplicates by transaction ID.
  • Get Bank Account BalanceReports both the bank-side and ledger-side balance of an account as of a specified date, or today by default.
  • Upsert Bank Account BalanceSets the opening balance for a bank account, updating it on subsequent calls rather than creating duplicates.
  • Get Bank TransactionRetrieves the details of a single bank transaction.

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Cards API17

Programmatic issuance and lifecycle control of corporate cards, plus retrieval and reconciliation of individual card transactions.

Highlights
  • Create CardIssues a new corporate card, tagged as either a vendor card or an employee card.
  • Freeze CardTemporarily blocks a card from being used for new transactions.
  • Get CardRetrieves the full details of a single card.
  • List CardsRetrieves issued cards in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Unfreeze CardLifts a freeze on a card so it can be used again, confirming possession for physical cards.
All 16 capabilities
  • Create CardIssues a new corporate card, tagged as either a vendor card or an employee card.
  • Freeze CardTemporarily blocks a card from being used for new transactions.
  • Get CardRetrieves the full details of a single card.
  • List CardsRetrieves issued cards in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Unfreeze CardLifts a freeze on a card so it can be used again, confirming possession for physical cards.
  • Batch Update Card TransactionsApplies updates to several card transactions in one call.
  • Generate Card Transaction Receipt Upload URLProvides a temporary secure URL for uploading a receipt image against a card transaction.
  • Get Card TransactionRetrieves the full details of a single card transaction.
  • Get Card Transaction ReceiptRetrieves the receipt image or file attached to a card transaction.
  • Remove Card Transaction ReceiptDetaches the receipt file from a card transaction.
  • List Card TransactionsRetrieves card transactions in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Post Card TransactionSends a card transaction through to the general ledger.
  • Reset Card TransactionUndoes the ledger postings for a card transaction and reopens it for editing.
  • Update Card TransactionEdits the details of an existing card transaction.
  • Update Card Transaction LineEdits a single line item on a card transaction.
  • Get Card Integration Public KeyRetrieves the public key used to verify or encrypt data exchanged with the card issuing provider.

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Card Balance Accounts API5

Read endpoints for the prefunded balance accounts that fund corporate card spending, including statements and spend totals over a period.

Capabilities
  • Generate Card Balance Account StatementProduces a statement of activity for a card balance account over a chosen period, refreshing from the card provider first.
  • Get Card Balance AccountRetrieves a single card balance account along with its current balance.
  • List Card Balance AccountsRetrieves the prefunded balance accounts that back corporate card spending.
  • Get Total Spend for a Card Balance AccountSums the amount spent from a card balance account over a specified date range.

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Expenses API11

Programmatic handling of employee-submitted expenses, from line-item entry through reimbursement submission.

Highlights
  • Cancel ExpenseWithdraws a submitted expense from further processing.
  • Create Expense Line ItemAdds a line item to an expense record.
  • Create Expense Receipt Upload URLProvides a temporary secure URL for attaching a receipt image to an expense.
  • Delete Expense Line ItemRemoves a line item from an expense record.
  • Get ExpenseRetrieves the full details of a single expense, including its line items.
All 10 capabilities
  • Cancel ExpenseWithdraws a submitted expense from further processing.
  • Create Expense Line ItemAdds a line item to an expense record.
  • Create Expense Receipt Upload URLProvides a temporary secure URL for attaching a receipt image to an expense.
  • Delete Expense Line ItemRemoves a line item from an expense record.
  • Get ExpenseRetrieves the full details of a single expense, including its line items.
  • Get Expense DocumentRetrieves the receipt file attached to an expense as a downloadable PDF.
  • List ExpensesRetrieves expense records in pages for browsing or syncing externally.
  • Submit ReimbursementBatches a user's outstanding expenses into a single reimbursement request for approval.
  • Update ExpenseEdits the details of an existing expense record.
  • Update Expense Line ItemEdits a single line item on an expense record.

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Custom Properties API8

Programmatic management of the custom dimensions (tags) that can be attached to transactions for reporting.

Highlights
  • List Custom Property GroupsRetrieves the defined custom dimension groups in pages.
  • Get Custom Property GroupRetrieves a single custom dimension group by its identifier.
  • List Custom Property ValuesRetrieves the possible values within a custom dimension group in pages.
  • Create Custom Property ValueAdds a new selectable value to a custom dimension group.
  • Get Custom Property ValueRetrieves a single custom dimension value by its identifier.
All 7 capabilities
  • List Custom Property GroupsRetrieves the defined custom dimension groups in pages.
  • Get Custom Property GroupRetrieves a single custom dimension group by its identifier.
  • List Custom Property ValuesRetrieves the possible values within a custom dimension group in pages.
  • Create Custom Property ValueAdds a new selectable value to a custom dimension group.
  • Get Custom Property ValueRetrieves a single custom dimension value by its identifier.
  • Delete Custom Property ValueRemoves a selectable value from a custom dimension group.
  • Update Custom Property ValueEdits a selectable value within a custom dimension group.

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Light add-ons & integrations

Extend Light with best-of-breed software that integrates with it:

Accounts payable automation softwareInvoice capture, 3-way matching and payment that post to your ERP.+10 more →
Accounts receivable softwareAR automation, collections and cash application synced to your ERP.+11 more →
Expense management softwareExpense reports, corporate cards and reimbursement synced to your ERP.+10 more →
Sales tax softwareSales tax, VAT and e-invoicing compliance wired to your ERP.+9 more →

Finance & Accounting — strength by vendor

VendorStrengthBest forStarting priceImplementationActions
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud
★★★ strongMid-market and standardised enterprises wanting fast time-to-value$180/user/mo3–6 months
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud logo
SAP S/4HANA Private Cloud
★★★ strongLarge, complex enterprises needing deep customisation and controlled upgradesCustom6–18 months
SAP Business One logo
SAP Business One
★★★ strongSmall to midsize businesses wanting SAP reliability$95/user/mo3–6 months
SAP Business ByDesign logo
SAP Business ByDesign
★★★ strongMidsize companies or subsidiaries needing cloud-first SAP$120/user/mo4–8 months
Oracle NetSuite logo
Oracle NetSuite
★★★ strongFast-growing mid-market companies wanting unified cloud ERP$99/user/mo4–9 months
Oracle ERP Cloud logo
Oracle ERP Cloud
★★★ strongLarge enterprises moving from on-premise Oracle to cloudCustom9–18 months
Microsoft Dynamics 365 logo
Microsoft Dynamics 365
★★★ strongMid-to-large companies in the Microsoft ecosystem$50/user/mo6–14 months
Acumatica logo
Acumatica
★★★ strongMidsize companies wanting unlimited users and flexible cloud ERPCustom4–8 months

Evaluating finance & accounting on Light

What to put in front of the vendor before you commit.

  1. 1Multi-entity and multi-currency support
  2. 2Real-time financial consolidation
  3. 3Automated revenue recognition (ASC 606)
  4. 4Built-in audit trails and compliance controls
  5. 5Integration with banking and payment systems

Light starts at a custom quote with a typical total cost of Not publicly disclosed and a 4–10 weeks implementation.

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Light Finance & Accounting FAQ

Does Light support multi-entity consolidation across countries?

Yes — Reporting & Consolidation includes multi-entity consolidation with intercompany elimination and three-currency reporting, reflecting Light's Copenhagen-based focus on internationally structured companies consolidating entities and country ledgers in one system.

What AI features does Light include for finance teams?

Light's AI features span invoice and receipt extraction, duplicate detection, assisted reconciliation, natural-language Q&A in Slack, and an autonomous agent (Astra) that produces monthly close memos with configurable company memory — AI is woven through the platform rather than a bolt-on chatbot.

Can Light do budget-versus-actual reporting?

Yes — Reporting & Consolidation includes budget-versus-actual scenarios alongside standard statements, trial balance, pivot and custom report builders, and ARR metrics, all built from the same multi-entity ledger.

Does Light support three-currency reporting for multinational companies?

Yes — three-currency reporting is a named part of Light's consolidation capability, aligning with its focus on multi-country accounting teams that need transaction, functional, and reporting currency views simultaneously rather than a single-currency ledger.

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