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The benefits of accounts payable – a finance perspective

Future CFO

Organizations that adopt accounts payable (AP) automation can experience significant benefits including greater control over cash management, reduction in processing costs, fraud mitigation and improved compliance. This white paper examines recent findings from several independent business analysis companies.

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Challenges and opportunities in the automation of accounts payables

Future CFO

FutureCFO spoke to Marcus Rex, managing director for Asia-Pacific, xSuite, for his perspective on how finance automation in general, and accounts payable in particularly, can help transform finance into a profit centre. Myths around accounts payable (AP) automation. Recurring pain points in accounts payables.

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The new accounts payable department & the future of payables

Future CFO

So, what does the New Accounts Payable department look like? Having unproductive cash tied up in inefficient AP processes poses a huge threat when economic disruption hits. It must also have a more strategic spend management approach to combat overspending, lower compliance risks and strengthen relationships with vendors.

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Cash in times of crises: Lessons from 2020-2022

Future CFO

Having an experienced succession of crises since the beginning of 2020, FutureCFO asked two finance leaders their views on the challenges facing treasury and cash management during the pandemic and coming out of it. What is the biggest change to the Treasury and Cash Management (TCM) function brought about by the pandemic?

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From Necessary Evil to Mission Fuel: The Strategic Role of Nonprofit Financial Statements

The Charity CFO

Is this just a necessary evil just to meet compliance requirements , and make sure there’s enough cash in the bank? cash, investments, receivables) and liabilities (e.g., accounts payable, loans). This analysis supports decision-making regarding debt management, investment strategies, and asset allocation.

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Financial Accounting Hierarchy - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

In this tier, a double-entry accounting system is employed to ensure the accurate recording of all transactions. This includes managing invoices, receipts, and payments, as well as reconciling bank statements. A disorganized bookkeeping system causes the rest of the financial accounting hierarchy to be unsound.

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Payroll Considers Its Cash Flow Influence

PYMNTS

Automatically looping information across various financial platforms — including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR) and expenses — is critical to achieving a real-time view of cash positions and developing more accurate forecasts. Cash Flow Implications.