diff --git a/addons/hr_expense/models/hr_expense.py b/addons/hr_expense/models/hr_expense.py
index 398bba34cad..30aeb114f5f 100644
--- a/addons/hr_expense/models/hr_expense.py
+++ b/addons/hr_expense/models/hr_expense.py
@@ -365,7 +365,7 @@ class HrExpense(models.Model):
             # get move line values
             move_line_values = move_line_values_by_expense.get(expense.id)
             move_line_dst = move_line_values[-1]
-            total_amount = abs(move_line_dst['debit'])
+            total_amount = move_line_dst['debit'] or -move_line_dst['credit']
             total_amount_currency = move_line_dst['amount_currency']
 
             # create one more move line, a counterline for the total on payable account