Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 23, 2025

While it's tempting to assume that slow payments are solely a customer-side problem, many of the most common causes originate within your own operations: inaccurate invoices, format mismatches with accounts payable (AP) systems, outdated payment options, and overly liberal credit policies.

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NextProcess

MAY 30, 2025

We’ll take a look at the pros and cons of both in this article. Purchase and Upkeep Costs On-premises software typically has a higher upfront cost. You purchase the software once, then install it on company computers and servers. There are a few situations, though, where on-premises software has the advantage.

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AP Association

APRIL 12, 2022

For many years, businesses have viewed accounts payable as a routine but necessary back-office task. Invoices come in and, eventually, money goes out of the company bank account. It’ll be costly to administer your accounts payable, and you run the risk of irritating your suppliers. Here’s what you need to do.

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The Institute of Financial Operations

JULY 12, 2021

WHAT IS AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RECOVERY AUDIT? Quite simply, it is a review of your Accounts Payable historical data for the purpose of identifying and recovering funds paid to your vendors and suppliers resulting from overpayments and under-deductions. WHY SHOULD MY COMPANY CONDUCT AN ACCOUNTS PAYABLE RECOVERY AUDIT?

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Accounting Tools

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

What are the Accounts Payable Controls? Accounts payable controls are used to mitigate the risk of losses in the payables function. Obtain a Purchase Order The purchasing department issues a purchase order for every purchase made. The controls are described below.

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Nanonets

MARCH 21, 2023

Introduction A purchase order (PO) is a commercial document that represents a formal request to a vendor or supplier to provide goods or services at a specified price and within a certain timeframe. It is a legal agreement between the buyer and the seller, outlining the details of the transaction and setting the terms of the purchase.

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Nanonets

JUNE 19, 2024

The purchase order is an essential document of the purchase process for any business. Despite that, purchase orders and their processing often gets bogged down by delays, errors and manual inefficiencies. However, having an efficient purchase order process goes a long way in maintaining AP efficiency.

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Nanonets

APRIL 17, 2023

Purchase orders are among those parts of the business that can sometimes get buried under other tasks. Perfecting the purchase order process can take time and thus is often not prioritized. However, having an efficient purchase order process goes a long way in maintaining AP efficiency.

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Nanonets

JUNE 19, 2023

Accounts payable audits play a crucial role in the financial health of businesses. This article covers why accounts payable audits are important to maintain financial health and the steps in an AP audit process. Auditing accounts payable is a crucial aspect of maintaining a company's financial health.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Managing multiple bills for a single purchase order is a common scenario in many businesses. In this guide, we'll explore how to match a single purchase order to multiple vendor bills, using each of these methods. For this article, we'll use the example of the SOAP API to do the PO matching with Vendor Bills.

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Spenmo

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

The Top 5 Challenges of Accounts Payable and its Solutions How do you get the most value out of payments while addressing challenges like inefficiency, lack of spend optimisation, out-of-policy spending, and compliance issues? Challenge #2: Lack of spending visibility This issue is a constant in accounts payables.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Accounts Payable Process: Overcoming Common Challenges with Automation Managing your accounts payable (AP) process effectively is crucial for maintaining smooth financial operations and vendor relationships. Slow Processing: Manual paper-based processes slow down your accounts payable workflow considerably.

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SAP Accounts Payable

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The critical factor that makes this workflow accurate is the efficiency and accuracy of the company’s accounts payable team. Best-performing companies that adopt intelligent accounts payable practices significantly reduced the error rates to below 1% or almost to zero. However, studies say , on average, 3.6%

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Accounting Tools

JUNE 20, 2023

When the payables department receives an invoice from a supplier, it matches the following information: The information on the supplier invoice to a copy of the related purchase order that has been forwarded to it by the purchasing department.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Managing Accounts Payable for Small Businesses In the world of small businesses and startups, managing accounts payable (AP) is a critical aspect of maintaining a healthy cash flow. Plus, we’ll explore the benefits of using automated software to streamline the accounts payable process.

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oAppsNet

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Accounts payable (AP) fraud is a growing threat to businesses of all sizes. Fraudsters are finding increasingly creative ways to exploit vulnerabilities within the accounts payable process, leading to significant financial losses for companies. Here are some common red flags of accounts payable fraud: 1.

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oAppsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Accounts Payable (AP) is a critical business function. However, with technological advancements and changing business environments, the accounts payable landscape is rapidly evolving. However, with technological advancements and changing business environments, the accounts payable landscape is rapidly evolving.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Switching to paperless  accounts payable  is intimidating. Based on the numbers, it is evident that a transition to a paperless accounts payable system is necessary. These figures underline the need for a more efficient, streamlined way to handle  invoices ,  purchase orders , and  payments.

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NextProcess

APRIL 14, 2023

The Accounts Payable (AP) department is often one of the slowest to switch over to automation software or to update older software solutions. Even if things seem to be working okay now, modern Business Process Automation (BPA) can improve accounts payable in ways you might not even have thought of. per invoice.

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Nanonets

MARCH 20, 2023

Accounts payable software is increasingly being used by businesses worldwide. Automated accounts payable software can efficiently manage large volumes of financial transactions between a company and its suppliers, while also automating ancillary activities such as approvals and payments. What is accounts payable software?

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Accounting Tools

JULY 15, 2023

Issue purchase orders to suppliers that authorize purchases. A master purchase order may be issued when there are a number of deliveries contemplated under a purchasing arrangement. Review open purchase orders to see if any should be closed. Administer contracts that have a longer duration.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 8, 2023

Voucher information may be assembled into a packet, where the basic voucher document is attached to the supplier invoice, evidence of receipt, and purchase order. This packet is useful for keeping related documents in one place, and makes it easier to both justify and audit payables transactions.

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oAppsNet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical part of every business, but let’s be honest—it can also be tedious, repetitive, and prone to errors if done manually. If you’re wondering what tasks you can automate in your accounts payable process (and how it can transform your business), you’ve come to the right place.

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AvidXchange

APRIL 12, 2018

For the accounts payable (AP) department, there’s the added stress of managing payment processes that ultimately impact the bottom line. But one part of the accounts payable cycle is surprisingly costly for businesses. It’s nearly impossible to find time to reflect, reevaluate, and refine proven processes.

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 4, 2023

Related Courses Form 1099 Compliance Optimal Accounting for Payables Payables Management How to Account for Accounts Payable The accounting for accounts payable involves the recordation and payment of liabilities. This process only applies to purchases made on account.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accounts Payable (AP) processes are an important function for every business, overseeing the outgoing payments to suppliers and vendors. Traditionally tackled through manual processes, digital transformation is now at the forefront of AP, with technologies like AI and ML revolutionizing how businesses manage their finances. 

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AvidXchange

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Here’s one to consider: whether now is the right time for your company to start automating accounts payable (AP) processes. We also shared a five-step plan to get started on the road to automating accounting processes. Automating Accounts Payable: Factors for Construction Leaders to Consider 1.

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NextProcess

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A disbursement management solution and accounts payable automation software enable more control over cash flow. In this article, we’ll be talking about two types of software-as-a-service solutions related to payments and disbursements. Disbursements involve cash or cash-like money transfer from the company to a third party (e.g.

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Accounting Tools

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Related Courses How to Audit Liabilities Optimal Accounting for Payables Payables Management What is Accounts Payable? Accounts payable is the aggregate amount of one's short-term obligations to pay suppliers for products and services that were purchased on credit.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 4, 2023

All types of purchases made on credit are recorded in the purchases journal, including office supplies, services, and goods acquired for resale. For example, the debit relating to a purchase of office supplies would be to the supplies expense account.

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Accounting Tools

JULY 7, 2024

An accounts payable system pays the bills of a business in an organized manner. Buy an off-the-shelf accounting software package that contains an accounts payable module. Enter each invoice into the accounts payable system. The following steps can be used to set up such a system: Select software.

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AvidXchange

APRIL 1, 2021

Allow us to explain the benefits and steps needed to make the dream of accounts payable workflow automation a reality. What is the manual workflow in accounts payable? The system checks to make sure the data on the invoices equals the data on the purchase order and sales receipt. What is a workflow?

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AvidXchange

APRIL 19, 2018

In the accounts payable process, payment cycles are plagued with inefficiencies and challenges. But a few best practices can alleviate the havoc and headaches of the accounts payable process. To reduce overall costs, finance departments are investing in accounts payable (AP) automation software.

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Accounting Tools

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The purchase ledger shows which purchases have been paid for and which purchases remain outstanding. A typical transaction entered into the purchase ledger will record an account payable , followed at a later date by a payment transaction that eliminates the account payable.

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Accounting Tools

MAY 12, 2024

Purchasing Cycle In the purchasing cycle, a company issues a purchase order to a supplier for goods, receives the goods, records an account payable , and pays the supplier. There are several ancillary activities, such as the use of petty cash or procurement cards for smaller purchases.

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Nanonets

JUNE 5, 2023

Are you tired of manually entering requisitions, creating purchase orders , and tracking invoices? If so, you'll need to know all about procurement automation—a powerful tool that can help you manage the purchasing process efficiently. Tired of relying on old-age labor-intensive methods to manage compliance issues?

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Accounting Tools

AUGUST 26, 2023

Related Courses Optimal Accounting for Payables Payables Management How to Avoid Approving Invoices Approvals should be avoided as much as possible in the accounts payable process. The accounts payable staff will assume that all other invoices have been approved by default.

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