The Institute of Financial Operations

APRIL 1, 2022

How many invoices do you process per annum? This provides you with the number of invoices processed per FTE per annum. According to analysts, high performing AP departments outperform all others and process 27,097 invoices per FTE, per annum (APQC). This could skew your results and thinking.

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Invoicera

JANUARY 2, 2024

Introduction Have you ever been overwhelmed by stacks of paperwork, especially when sorting through invoices? Picture this: reducing your time on invoicing, eliminating manual/human errors, and getting your payments quicker. Statistics show businesses waste an average of 21 hours every week on manual invoicing processes.

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Invoicera

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Introduction Welcome to the world of financial operations, where the gears of business growth turn! Have you ever thought about why financial operations play the most significant role in business growth? Effective financial operations serve as the compass guiding your business toward success. We’ll tell you!

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Counto

MARCH 23, 2025

This shift is transforming how businesses handle their financial operations offering greater flexibility, real-time access, and improved accuracy. Real-Time Access to Financial Data Traditional accounting often involves manual data entry and delayed access to financial information.

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Counto

MARCH 23, 2025

Automating the Basics: Efficient Bookkeeping and Data Entry Manual bookkeeping is time-consuming and prone to errors. With AI, we automate routine tasks such as data entry, transaction categorisation, and bank reconciliations.

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Compleatable

MARCH 31, 2023

Increased Efficiency By automating the accounts payable process, companies can significantly reduce the amount of time and effort required to process invoices. Automation can eliminate manual data entry and paper-based processes, enabling employees to focus on more value-added tasks.

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LedgerDocs

MAY 3, 2023

The software can automatically record transactions, generate invoices, and create financial reports. This software eliminates the need for manual data entry, which can be tedious and error-prone. It also ensures that data is accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible. Don’t be left behind!

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Counto

MARCH 23, 2025

Automating Routine Tasks for Greater Efficiency Manual tasks such as data entry, bank reconciliations, and invoicing can take up significant time. Data Entry and Classification AI can automatically capture and categorise financial transactions, cutting down on tedious bookkeeping.

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Gaviti

MAY 8, 2025

Understanding AI-Powered Cash Application Cash application is the process of matching incoming payments to the appropriate customer invoices. In many organizations, this process is still manual, involving tedious data entry, invoice matching, and reconciliation.

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Invoicera

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

A study by Atradius revealed that 48% of B2B invoices in the U.S. are paid late, impacting the financial health of businesses. Data collected from PYMNTS shows that 90% of companies that have adopted AP automation claim to have saved up to five days in invoice processing. 13 top AR and AP software solutions.

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oAppsNet

AUGUST 29, 2024

Invoices are a fundamental part of business transactions, serving as a record of goods or services provided and the corresponding payment due. However, with technological advancements, traditional invoices are evolving into more sophisticated formats like Factur-X.

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Invoicera

JANUARY 19, 2025

With a number of invoices, pending payments, and a lot of reconciliations, it can really stress you more than anything else. Companies in this region have already begun to reap benefits with timely invoice processing, enhanced cash flow and reduced errors. In addition, manual data entry and human errors often create costly mistakes.

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Nanonets

MAY 31, 2023

The need for AI in finance In traditional finance functions, companies often rely on manual processes, extensive paperwork, and repetitive tasks to manage their financial operations. These tasks include data entry, invoice processing, and financial analysis for decision-making, operational planning, and risk management.

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Counto

MARCH 23, 2025

Understanding the latest trends can help SMEs make smarter decisions and streamline financial operations. Greater Adoption of AI-Powered Accounting Solutions Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a key tool in accounting services, automating tasks like data entry, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting.

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AvidXchange

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Table of Contents: What is Invoice Management Software? | Why Consider Invoice Management Software? | Download Our Invoice Management Software Checklist What is Invoice Management Software? By automating these tasks, businesses can allocate more time to other critical functions while ensuring timely payments to suppliers.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Yet, the leap from traditional bookkeeping to a streamlined, automated financial ecosystem is one that many QuickBooks users are yet to fully embrace. Error-Prone Transactions : The human factor introduces a margin for error in data entry, leading to discrepancies that can cascade through financial reporting.

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Invoicera

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Invoicing is an important component in managing your finances, but if you go through just a minor error, you might face a significant loss, which could even lead to strained client relationships. Talking about traditional invoicing process, they are more prone to mistakes as data is entered manually, and miscalcluations might occur.

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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. The Evolution of Invoice Processing The journey of invoice processing from its traditional, manual roots to the digital frontier is a tale of technological evolution.

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Cevinio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

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. This shift has been catalyzed by technological advancements and the growing importance of data-driven decision-making.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The platform simplifies financial management, providing real-time visibility of financial positions and performance. Yet, despite its advanced capabilities, managing accounts payable and invoice processing manually in Xero is becoming more and more challenging. This era saw a significant reduction in paper-based processes.

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Nanonets

AUGUST 17, 2023

Automating Invoice Approval Workflows Invoice approval is a crucial step in managing the financial operations of any business. It involves verifying the accuracy and legitimacy of incoming invoices before they are paid, and then disbursing payments to vendors in time.  What is Invoice Approval?

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Nanonets

APRIL 18, 2024

Invoices are an essential part of this. Invoice creation and Invoice processing are critical steps in these processes. NetSuite's robust invoice management system offers a powerful solution to automate and streamline the invoicing process, boosting efficiency and improving your bottom line.

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Nanonets

JANUARY 1, 2024

A billing scheme is a fraudulent disbursement scheme in which a person causes their employer to issue payment by submitting invoices for fictitious goods or services, inflated invoices, or invoices for personal purchases.    What is an Invoice Audit?   Who Conducts an Invoice Audit? 

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Outsourced Bookeeping

JUNE 19, 2023

One of the most significant elements of managing a successful business is effective invoice handling. Many companies use QuickBooks , a well-known accounting programme that provides an array of tools to simplify invoice administration, to address these issues.

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Invoicera

JANUARY 25, 2024

Summary While paper invoices have served their purpose well over the years, they also posed challenges related to storage, retrieval, and environmental impact. Yes, paperless invoicing is better than paper invoices as it reduces environmental impact compared to paper invoices. Let’s begin.

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Invoicera

JULY 10, 2023

To streamline this process, businesses are embracing automated invoicing, which facilitates efficient expense management while saving valuable time you would have otherwise spent on manual invoicing. You can manage your multiple invoices and clients through one centralized platform.

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Invoicera

JULY 10, 2023

To streamline this process, businesses are embracing automated invoicing, which facilitates efficient expense management while saving valuable time you would have otherwise spent on manual invoicing. You can manage your multiple invoices and clients through one centralized platform.

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Nanonets

APRIL 3, 2024

Gone are the days of tedious manual data entry and stacks of paper ledgers. Businesses are now embracing the virtual to streamline their financial management processes. Picture this: a team of expert bookkeepers diligently managing your financial records and transactions without setting foot in your office.

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MineralTree

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Consider using automated solutions that streamline invoice approvals and eliminate the potential for human error. Many of these solutions also centralize invoice collection and enhance payment processing workflows. Implementing best practices like cross-referencing invoices against payment records can also help minimize errors.

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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. What is an Invoice Approval Workflow? This helps ensure that the goods or services were indeed ordered, received, and invoiced accurately.

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MineralTree

JUNE 1, 2023

Streamline the Invoice Approval Process First and foremost, AP automation tools can simplify the invoice approval process. The standard QuickBooks AP capabilities require manually routing invoices to approvers, which sometimes result in delays and inefficiencies within organizations. on every invoice processed.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical business function, responsible for protecting cash flow, maintaining good relationships with vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It supports some AP processes, including invoice and payment processing, and vendor management, and also provides insights into reporting and analytics.

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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? The QuickBooks AP workflow includes tasks like invoice receipt, data entry, approval, and payment required to manage AP within the software. If so, you’re not alone.

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Invoicera

JUNE 5, 2023

As a travel agency, managing invoices can be a complex and time-consuming task. However, with the rise of online invoicing software, the invoicing process has become easier and more streamlined. Invoicing software with customizable templates lets organizations create professional-looking invoices tailored to their needs.

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Invoicera

JUNE 5, 2023

As a travel agency, managing invoices can be a complex and time-consuming task. However, with the rise of online invoicing software, the invoicing process has become easier and more streamlined. Invoicing software with customizable templates lets organizations create professional-looking invoices tailored to their needs.

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MineralTree

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

In recent years, finance has been quick to transform various aspects of its operations and infrastructure. Traditional AP has a lot of manual, paper-based processes, including invoice review, data entry and cutting checks. Why Productivity Matters in Finance Financial accounting productivity facilitates healthy cash flow.

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Nanonets

APRIL 1, 2024

If you've ever spent hours chasing down missing invoices, manually entering data , or chasing colleagues for approvals, you know the pain of inefficient accounts payable (AP) processes. Both offer features like invoice processing, approval workflows, payment execution, and integrations with popular accounting software.

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