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To Receive Or Not To Receive: Inventory Management and 3-Way Matching
Just about everyone is using purchase orders nowadays. Companies of all sizes find this system is a more straightforward way of managing orders, reviewing purchases, and getting some insight into where their spend is coming from. It makes sense to […]
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How To Overcome Your Most Common Problems In Paper-Based Accounts Payable Processes
More businesses make the move to electronic invoices and automatic accounts payable every day. There’s a good reason for this. Paper processing is so cumbersome that more than 30% of accounts payable managers can’t even answer how much it costs […]
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Discover 5 Of The Best Tools You Have For Preventing Invoice Fraud With AP Automation
Fraudulent invoices slip through accounts payable far more often than you might think. They’re typically low amounts that don’t need payment approval and show charges for things your company actually buys, such as printer paper or telecommunications services. At first, […]
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Automating Your Accounts Payable: Weighing The Pros And Cons
Automation is a popular problem-solving solution that many companies choose to manage their back office functions. But is it the right solution for your company? You can really leverage the power of automation when working with the right provider. But […]
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How To Pitch Business Process Automation To Your Boss So They Actually Think It’s A Good Idea
So you’re convinced business process automation is the right choice for your company. The problem is your boss isn’t so sure. In fact, automation might not even be on their radar. You know automation can save money, improve efficiency, and […]
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The Power of Using Metrics To Monitor Capital Expenditure Planning
Making decisions about capital expenditures without having a plan is a recipe for disaster. If you’re going to manage capital projects and stay within budget, you need to set goals and take time for planning. That’s something we can all […]
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Workflow That Works: This Is Why You Want To Improve Your AP Processes
Accounts payable might not have the exciting revenue increases of sales or the fashionable benefits of new product research. But it’s certainly an important part of your organization. A well-managed AP department can nurture positive vendor relationships, flexible payment terms, […]
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How Much Do You Need to Worry About AP Fraud? 5 Key Factors To Consider
Fraud isn’t something we like to think about. We’ll put controls in place to prevent it, of course, but unless fraud actually causes a major problem for our companies we’d rather let other people worry about it. But if you’re […]
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5 Painless Steps To Create An Effective Vendor Compliance Policy (And Why You Should Bother)
Maybe you’ve never thought about creating a vendor compliance policy. You place an order, the vendor delivers it. Pretty simple most of the time. You’ve got purchase orders to provide legal documentation if there’s a problem with the order and […]
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Want To Integrate Your ERP System With AP Automation? Here’s What You Need To Know
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems are the repository for all your company’s financial data. This makes them incredibly important as a fundamental part of your accounts payable (AP) process. When you’re upgrading to AP automation, it’s vital that you consider […]
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10 Disturbing Accounts Payable Issues That Will Sink Your Company
You’d be hard-pressed to find a business that doesn’t struggle with keeping people on top of their IOUs. Managing the accounts payable department is an overwhelming task. Not only are AP employees swamped with work, but there are also plenty […]
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5 Ways That AP Automation Helps Accountants and Strengthens Your Business Process
The finance department has more than enough to worry about for most companies. Their needs are hugely important to the success of any business, not to mention to avoiding liability from bad accounting practices. But in spite of their unquestionable […]
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