Accounts payable shouldn’t be a cost center
CFO Dive
MAY 26, 2023
Leveraging intelligent automation to process invoices can help, Steven Cronin writes. CFOs are under growing pressure to drive efficiencies at zero cost.
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CFO Dive
MAY 26, 2023
Leveraging intelligent automation to process invoices can help, Steven Cronin writes. CFOs are under growing pressure to drive efficiencies at zero cost.
Future CFO
JANUARY 26, 2024
The outcome is boosted efficiency, increased accuracy, cost reduction, and stronger supplier relationships—a game-changer in Accounts Payable that allows finance leaders to navigate uncertain economic conditions and elections with confidence. The post Transforming accounts payable operations through AI appeared first on FutureCFO.
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CFO Share
DECEMBER 14, 2022
What is accounts payable ? What is accounts payable? Accounts payable is short-term obligations (aka bills) due to vendors for services or goods received. AP statements are a standard report out of all accounting systems. What are examples of accounts payable? Accounts Payable Tools.
PYMNTS
MARCH 18, 2020
Employing accounts payable (AP) automation solutions can help smooth onboarding and streamline the data collection and analyzing processes, removing the many friction points that are prone to legacy systems. How a business begins a relationship with a supplier can determine how lasting — and profitable — that bond becomes.
PYMNTS
JUNE 12, 2019
In an interview with Doug Cranston, vice president of product management at Bottomline, the executive noted that in the age of speed, fraudsters are able to more easily exploit firms’ vulnerabilities, compromise their accounts payable process and get away with ill-gotten gains, often to vanish without a trace.
Future CFO
APRIL 21, 2021
So, what does the New Accounts Payable department look like? The new accounts payable department has a more intense focus on cash flow and payment terms and takes a more disciplined approach to its financial processes to work toward optimising the cash conversion cycle. What has changed, and what changes are here to stay?
PYMNTS
JULY 3, 2018
New research suggests a vast divide between businesses that have embraced technology and electronic processes in the accounts payable department and businesses that instead prefer to retain those paper invoices and checks. While the gap is wide, researchers noted overall improvement in the perception of the accounts payable department.
PYMNTS
MARCH 13, 2019
This stumbling block to innovation is often visible in accounts payable (AP) departments, Corcentric SVP of Sales Daniel Andrew told PYMNTS in a recent conversation. Manual, paper-based invoicing systems are objectively worse in every metric when stacked against automated, digital AP systems that leverage straight-through processing.
The Charity CFO
APRIL 1, 2024
Implementing technology into your nonprofit accounting process can help solve a variety of issues—from tracking receipts to properly recording donations. In most cases, technology helps improve the efficiency and accuracy of nonprofit accounting. A good technology solution addresses each of your nonprofit accounting concerns.
CFO Network
MARCH 11, 2024
Accounts Payable Management: Ensuring Timely Payments Another critical aspect of cash flow management is managing accounts payable effectively. Neglecting accounts payable can result in missed payments, damaged vendor relationships, and even disruption of essential supplies or services.
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MAY 27, 2022
Owning a restaurant chain or several restaurant franchises can be challenging when it comes to accounting and being able to consolidate all your reporting and records. There are a lot of accounting solutions on the market but only one that can provide you with all the information you need to make those critically important growth decisions.
PYMNTS
APRIL 7, 2020
OneStream , which specializes in corporate performance management (CPM) for companies, has a new program that promises to speed up the time it takes to reconcile accounts, according to a press release. The Transaction Matching software goes hand-in-hand with OneStream’s existing Account Reconciliation.
The Finance Weekly
OCTOBER 13, 2021
The responsibilities of controllers today extend to more than just accounting and forecasting; FCs are now expected to engage in business administration and financial planning. Thus, they communicate with C-Level executives differently and more frequently than in the past.
Future CFO
APRIL 6, 2022
Leveraging a modern approach to performance excellence driven by technology and a shift in mindset is key to opening many new opportunities for Accounts Payable.
CFO Share
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Streamlining Cash Receipts Efficient management of accounts receivable is pivotal to achieving small business cash flow optimization. Managing Vendor Payables Strategically Strategic management of accounts payable is another key aspect of optimizing cash flow in small businesses.
CFO Share
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
Current assets refer to items like: Cash Accounts receivable Inventory, and Short-term investments that can be quickly liquidated, typically within a year. On the other hand, prudently managing accounts payable ensures you’re not parting with cash sooner than necessary, preserving liquidity.
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JULY 19, 2022
QuickBooks is recognized for being a great basic accounting tool, and it is used by a lot of small businesses because it is user-friendly and affordable. Still, it is not an accounting solution that can handle business processes apart from financials. Sage Intacct is a cloud-based accounting solution that offers much, much more.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2021
The paper check, the paper invoice, slow accounts receivable (AR) processes and collecting on aging receivables can be difficult for even the most seasoned AR professionals. By leveraging this kind of intelligence, staff can be optimized,” Shields said of AI and other technologies. The problems are analog.
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FEBRUARY 11, 2023
Sage Intacct and more modernized systems are building the foundation for continuous accounting without the need for ongoing work — data calculations, reconciliations, and the collection of financial information — from your finance staff. Make the Move to the Cloud Gain access at your fingertips.
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Venture capital funding landed at startups focused on accounts payable (AP) and cybersecurity this week — with one payables startup raising $23 million in funding. Venture capital funding landed at accounts payable (AP) and cybersecurity technology firms, among other innovators that raised money this week.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Delivering funds smoothly to employees in different nations is therefore essential, and it may require firms to migrate from paper checks to digital tools, especially those that suit the needs of employees who do not have bank accounts. Around The World Of Smarter Payments. Deep Dive: How Prepaid Cards Ease Employees' Payroll Pains.
PYMNTS
JUNE 15, 2017
With Vlocity, the company will now offer a procure-to-pay solution for companies in the communications, mobile providers and media sector, linking procurement and accounts receivable with the accounts payable department.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2020
Many accounts payable (AP) professionals turning to electronic payments to streamline their companies’ payment processes — specifically, how they pay invoices from suppliers — are putting virtual cards at the top of their lists, and for good reason. Bank Uses Customer-Centric Strategy To Smooth Virtual Card Integration.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 15, 2020
Buyers, too, are eager for change and need to adopt accounts payable (AP) methods that are easily managed by employees working from home. A recent report finds many companies are leveraging AI to help them more swiftly automate vendor invoices and support their liquidity management decision making.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 15, 2020
15), Basware said it has launched InvoiceReady, a “distinct business unit” within Basware that will offer the company’s existing SMB procure-to-pay and accounts payable (AP) product suite. In a press release on Wednesday (Jan. I believe there is more potential in this business.”
The Finance Weekly
DECEMBER 22, 2022
In 2023, organizations may focus on investing in technology that addresses specific pain points and offers a clear return on investment, such as spend management or accounts payable, rather than broader, more comprehensive investments like enterprise resource planning platforms, according to Born. “I
PYMNTS
OCTOBER 10, 2018
The app will leverage Mastercard In Control for Commercial Payments, letting community banks provide a white-labeled accounts payable platform for their corporate customers. Accounts payable departments are essential to the operations of any company,” said Regal Software founder and CEO Kofi Conduah in a statement. “We
PYMNTS
JANUARY 25, 2021
The four companies coming together is the result of a years-long effort to combine “organic business growth with targeted acquisitions to expand globally, reach new industries and become the first end-to-end provider of procurement, accounts payable, and accounts receivable solutions,” according to the release.
Future CFO
APRIL 22, 2024
According to a guidebook by software company Esker , after years of continuous change, adapting a more human-centric accounts payable approach is now a prerequisite for keeping a business competitive. This, of course, involves the adoption of technological advancements such as artificial intelligence within the team.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and other capital management workflows are also not immune to pandemic-related struggles. One study found that 74 percent of accounting staff reported pain points when manually processing invoice data, for example, with 68 percent citing manual invoice routing as their top concern.
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JANUARY 31, 2023
Formal policies and procedures allow for better control over your cash so you can quickly identify risk and uncover potential problems within your accounting structure. Automate your accounts payable processes. Review your cash flow statements early and often — make this a regular basis. Plan for future expenses.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Back office modernization is in the spotlight like never before, and solutions that streamline accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions are in high demand. Capital Management Leans Into Digital.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 28, 2021
This week's look at the convergence between accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) finds this tactic expanding in the corporate card arena, while another FinTech aims to boost cross-border payment traceability for both payer and payee.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 1, 2020
APIs and accounts payable (AP)/accounts receivable (AR) automation are revving up the speed of money and financial data to a pace more in line with pandemic-era market demands. It’s making a major difference. Real-time payments are advancing … quickly in the U.S., Corporate Treasury Needs More Love.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
Nexus Systems is partnering with a real estate technology company to help the industry adapt to more sophisticated accounts payable and procurement processes. To be dubbed MRI AP Automation, the new solution can automate and digitize the accounts payable process for MRI clients across Canada, South America, EMEA, Asia and New Zealand.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 6, 2020
Handling accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash flows and other capital management tasks is an inescapable reality for almost every business that deals with inventory and sales, but these commonplace processes are fraught with obstacles. About The Playbook.
The Charity CFO
JUNE 7, 2023
accounts payable, loans). Operational Uses Managing Cash Flow : By analyzing cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable, it helps monitor liquidity, plan for short-term financial needs, and ensure the smooth operation of the organization.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
Firms recognize that not all employees can receive payments into bank accounts, and these companies must therefore provide secure, convenient alternatives. Organizations that leverage payroll cards also do not need to collect workers’ direct deposit details, thus avoiding the costs and effort involved in storing such sensitive information.
PYMNTS
DECEMBER 18, 2020
There’s simply no longer the time or bandwidth for manual accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR). An inefficient accounts payable process can lead to the loss of potential volume discounts, require additional staff and drive up the cost of processing,” the report continued. The poll of 325 U.S.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2016
Accounts payable solutions firms Inspyrus announced a mobile app aimed at enabling invoice management for AP professionals on the go. According to Inspyrus, its invoice management technology is patent-pending and can automate up to 90 percent of accounts payable workflows. An announcement on Monday (Sept.
PYMNTS
JULY 23, 2020
GEP , which works in procurement and supply chain strategy, has launched its new accounts payable (AP) solution, which will help automate AP services through cloud technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), according to a press release.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 7, 2020
Tribe Payments has announced that its new Bankbox service, which allows for direct integration into payment rails for payroll and accounts payable (AP), has been completely implemented by bulk payment company Telleroo, according to reports. The processes can be set in advance to ensure that payments are sent in time.
PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
Businesses of all sizes struggle with capital management, regardless of whether they employ staff or seek out third parties to handle their cash flows, accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) processes and other related tasks.
PYMNTS
JANUARY 13, 2021
This is critical in areas like accounts payable and accounts receivable, in which paper-based purchase orders and invoices can not only demand significant amounts of time to process, but can also be quite expensive, according to Sundelin. that have the leverage to require EDI adoption from their supplier base.
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