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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? Optimizing cash flow. Having unproductive cash tied up in inefficient AP processes poses a huge threat when economic disruption hits. Improving supplier management and relations. What has changed, and what changes are here to stay? DOWNLOAD NOW.

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The Economic – And Ergonomic – Value Of Commercial Card Optimization

PYMNTS

Often at the center of this initiative is the accounts payable (AP) department — and unsurprisingly for these volatile times, the strategy can turn toward lengthening the days payable outstanding (DPO). “It’s not only the economics that are being optimized” by accepting cards, Leavitt said. ”

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CFO role evolving to drive digital modernisation, survey says

Future CFO

The study, which asked 200 manufacturing and distribution organisations with revenues between US$100 million and US$1 billion, revealed that more than 80% of the respondents believe today's economic uncertainty has significantly elevated the importance of the CFO in bringing in strategies and technology optimisation initiatives.

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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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Next-Gen Automation Helps B2B Payments Cross Borders By Easing Frictions

PYMNTS

Automation’s long march to the present day finds automation grinding out new solutions to cash management issues during a topsy-turvy economic time. Cash Management Moving in Virtual Directions. Delayed payments are causing frustration among businesses during the pandemic,” per the Playbook.

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Building resilience with strategic working capital management

Jedox Finance

Working capital indicates how readily organizations can withstand disruptions and uncertainty, such as economic downturns, inflation, and recession. Teams with a strong cash management culture are well positioned to meet those sudden challenges, according to EY research. cash, accounts receivable, and inventory).

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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.