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3 Types of Invoice Fraud and How to Prevent it

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The three most common types of AP fraud are: Fake vendors and invoices fraud Check fraud Expense reimbursement fraud Fake vendor invoice fraud Fake vendor fraud can be perpetrated by your internal accountant or an external con artist. Fake vendor invoice fraud varies in sophistication.

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Combatting The Two-Sided Headache Of Invoice Fraud

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Even with the digitization of the invoice, fraud remains a rampant problem, and it's not only the buy-side of the B2B equation faced with the consequences. Deepfake technology means criminals can masquerade their own voices to convince unwitting employees to approve an invoice for payment, for instance. A Straightforward Challenge.

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5 Steps to Prepare your Organization for a Financial Audit

E78 Partners

Audits, while essential for maintaining the integrity and trustworthiness of an organization’s financial reporting, can be a daunting task. This is not just because of the intricacies and specificities required by the auditing standards but also due to the numerous challenges faced by organizations in the run-up to an audit.

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U.S. Bank Launches New Visibility, Invoice Options For Freight Carriers

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Bank features will allow freight carriers new B2B payment options such as a new dashboard for better receivables visibility and a way to pay invoices much quicker, according to a June 10 press release. Bank says will expedite things for carriers who work under the typical 45- to 90-day contract pay terms.

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Best Finance Software for 2024

The Finance Weekly

While personal finance applications often focus on budgeting and tracking investments, business finance applications are enriched with additional functionalities, such as invoicing and inventory management, to support a wider range of business operations.

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Infibeam Partners With Primechain On Blockchain-Based Invoicing For Global Trade Finance

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Digital payments entity and eCommerce platform Infibeam Avenues and blockchain startup Primechain Technologies have announced a partnership to implement a cross-border blockchain invoicing platform for the $12 trillion global trade finance market.

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Managing Security Risks with Virtual Bookkeeping

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Vendor Fraud What is Vendor Fraud: This type of fraud occurs when hackers send fake invoices to the accounts payable (AP) inbox, masquerading as legitimate vendors. The goal is to trick the bookkeeper into blindly entering and paying the invoice without scrutiny.