The Institute of Financial Operations

APRIL 1, 2022

Do a quick litmus test on your current Accounts Payable (AP) processes: How many FTEs in Accounts Payable? How many invoices do you process per annum? This provides you with the number of invoices processed per FTE per annum.

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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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MineralTree

MARCH 14, 2024

However, many companies still rely on manual processes to manage accounts payable—and these outdated practices are causing problems across their financial operations. An overview of high-volume accounts payable High-volume AP involves managing a large number of invoices and payments. Did you know?

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MineralTree

JANUARY 25, 2024

This blog takes a deeper dive into 7 accounts payable trends that will help shape 2024. Automation will be the key to achieving efficient and productive financial operations, especially in AP functions. Contact MineralTree to explore how our solutions can help streamline your operations for greater financial agility.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable: What’s The Difference? In the world of business finance, managing your accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) is vital for maintaining a healthy financial outlook. Monthly debt payments, however, are typically recorded under accounts payable.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Managing debts and payments in business involves understanding the crucial differences between accounts payable and notes payable. Accounts payable refers to short-term debts owed to suppliers, partners, or contractors that must be paid within a specific timeframe, usually monthly. What is Accounts Payable?

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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. Could adopting a paperless accounts payable process be the solution? What are paperless accounts payable?

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Nanonets

JANUARY 25, 2024

Automating accounts payable (AP) differs from many other enterprise business processes. For that reason, relevant communities and resources for accounts payable extend beyond finance. For that reason, relevant communities and resources for accounts payable extend beyond finance.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Accounts payable  and  accounts receivable  play a crucial role in a company's financial health and should be managed effectively for optimal  cash flow  and accurate  balance sheet  reporting.  What is Accounts Payable?

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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. It represents a fundamental shift in how businesses manage their financial operations. The worldwide AP automation market is forecasted to grow from US$2.6 billion in 2021 to USD 7.5

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Accounts payable reports  are an essential tool for businesses of all sizes, providing valuable insights into financial management and helping to optimize business operations. These reports track and report business expenses, ensuring accurate financial records and allowing businesses to make informed decisions.

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MineralTree

AUGUST 24, 2023

Are you relying on the current accounts payable (AP) workflow in QuickBooks Desktop or Online to manage your financial operations? Leverage Analytics & Optimize Accounts Payable QuickBooks offers a basic payment system but lacks advanced features such as scheduling payments or payment mix optimization.

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Nanonets

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

An  accounts payable department  is an integral part of any organization, responsible for managing and processing all outgoing payments to suppliers and vendors. An inefficient  accounts payable process  can result in lost opportunities, damaged vendor relationships, and cash flow issues.

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Outsourced Bookeeping

JUNE 30, 2023

Businesses need a strong and dependable software solution to streamline their procedures and guarantee correct financial transactions when it comes to efficient and effective accounts payable administration. Data-driven decision-making and improved financial analysis are made possible by this connection.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The new financial operations platform for SMBs integrates category-leading solutions across accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and spend and expense management.

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AvidXchange

JULY 14, 2022

The credit union’s senior accountant was spending 60-75% of her time managing AP. A lot of our financial operations stemmed from the mid-eighties. READ THE BLOG The post Here’s How a Leading Credit Union Streamlined Accounts Payable Processes and Divorced Paper appeared first on AvidXchange.

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Cevinio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Introduction In the past years, the role of Accounts Payable (AP) has undergone a profound transformation. Once considered a back-office function primarily focused on processing invoices and making payments, AP has now emerged as a strategic business partner at the forefront of financial automation.

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Nanonets

APRIL 18, 2024

In today's fast-paced business environment, efficient management of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) is crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the capabilities of NetSuite for both AR and AP, empowering you to take control of your financial operations.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Automation is reshaping the way companies manage their financial operations, especially in accounts payable (AP). In this blog post, we’ll dive into the transformative world of AP technology to explore its role in modern financial operations and how it can help businesses save time and money.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

In the bustling world of business, managing accounts payable and invoice processing manually is becoming more and more challenging. Pre 1980s: Manual Accounts Payable Accounts payable processes were entirely manual, involving physical invoices, paper checks, and ledger books.

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AvidXchange

APRIL 18, 2023

Schools must invest in automation technology to help financial staff do more with less. In this piece, we’ll address five trends currently impacting K-12 schools and share how automating financial operations can help. Accounts payable (AP) automation allows your financial teams to pay bills in a similar, simplified fashion.

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MineralTree

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Is your accounts payable (AP) check run holding your business back? This blog explores the intricacies of the AP check run and actionable tips to fortify your financial processes. AP automation is crucial for modern finance teams to simplify payments and reduce manual steps associated with accounts payable.

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Nanonets

APRIL 12, 2024

Companies maintain various internal records to track their financial activities accurately and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Accounts Payable Reconciliation: The company reconciles its accounts payable ledger with vendor invoices and statements to ensure accurate recording of liabilities and payments.

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Nanonets

APRIL 3, 2024

What is Vendor Reconciliation In accounts payable (AP) activities, a vendor is an individual or entity that provides goods or services to the company. " Reconciliation in accounting refers to the comparing of details of transactions and financial activities between various documents.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Xero is an accounting software suitable for small to medium-sized businesses seeking a robust cloud-based accounting solution. The platform simplifies financial management, providing real-time visibility of financial positions and performance. This era saw a significant reduction in paper-based processes.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial operations, the heartbeat of every successful business is a streamlined and error-free invoice approval workflow. As companies navigate the complexities of accounts payable, the demand for efficiency, accuracy, and security has never been more critical.

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Nanonets

JANUARY 5, 2024

That will elevate the status of an often-neglected area of finance – accounts payable (AP). In place of data entry and document matching responsibilities, AP becomes the focal point of key financial operations involving supplier management, contract compliance, working capital management, and more.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

As businesses expand, the volume of transactions, the complexity of financial operations, and the need for strategic cash flow management intensify. This is where Accounts Payable (AP) Automation emerges as a critical tool, not merely for managing payments but as a strategically in scaling your business.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

It serves as the backbone of your financial operations, dictating your ability to navigate day-to-day expenses and seize growth opportunities. Accounts Receivable: This represents the money owed to your business by customers for goods or services provided on credit. What is Working Capital?

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Spenmo

JANUARY 31, 2024

According to a report by the Institute of Financial Operations & Leadership , 56% of accounts payable teams spend over 10 hours processing invoices weekly, and an alarming 82% still manually enter invoice data into their accounting systems.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Read on to learn the benefits of streamlining and optimizing the accounts payable month-end close process, including information on best practices and the role of automation in achieving operational excellence. This includes reconciling bank statements, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, among others.

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Outsourced Bookeeping

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Behind the scenes, however, restaurant enterprises’ financial operations are crucial to their general success. Restaurants frequently encounter a number of difficulties in the area of Accounts Payable automation. Efficient management of these regulatory systems is necessary for restaurant business.

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Nanonets

APRIL 12, 2024

Accounts Receivable Reconciliation entails reconciling the accounts receivable ledger with customer payments and invoices to ensure that all outstanding receivables are properly accounted for and collected. Outsourcing financial operations has the risk of data breaches, unauthorized access, or misuse of information.

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AvidXchange

AUGUST 28, 2023

Reduce Manual Work Accounts payable (AP) departments are often full of tedious manual tasks. Of the AP workers we surveyed, 78% said they welcome the use of modern technology in financial operations because it will allow their team to work more efficiently.

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Nanonets

JANUARY 1, 2024

In this blog, we'll delve into what invoice audits entail and why they are crucial for the financial integrity of businesses. What is an Accounts Payable Audit?    An Account Payable Audit is a process by which the financial records of the accounts payable department are examined by an auditor.

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NextProcess

AUGUST 11, 2023

They keep the financial side of a company operating efficiently. This includes keeping track of cash flow, ensuring ROI, overseeing key processes such as Accounts Payable, and ensuring regulation compliance. In addition to operational functions, CFOs also play a strategic role.

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MineralTree

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

With hiring freezes and budget cuts in play, it’s natural that 59% of finance leaders say doing more with less is a top issue for accounts payable (AP) teams in the current economic climate. Investing in the right tools and embracing digitization and AP automation can boost efficiency and enhance your overall financial performance.

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