Our Latest Articles
Insights, guides, and explainers from our AP experts — covering everything from processes and best practice to automation and controls.

AI's Impact on Accounts Payable in 2026
Discover how AI is revolutionizing accounts payable in 2026, enhancing efficiency through automation and intelligent processing.

Faster invoice processing with automation
Reduce manual invoice handling, improve approvals, and gain real-time visibility with automated invoice processing software.
Accounts Payable Research – Must Read Analyst Reports
Read the latest 2019 thoughts and ideas affecting the Accounts Payables and finance team. This article will explore different trends.

How to Add Automation to QuickBooks Online?
Discover how Automation for QuickBooks Online can streamline your business accounting with seamless integration and real-time tracking.

Stop Approving Supplier Invoices!
If you’re having to check every supplier invoice is ok to pay - your process is broken.

Budgeting & Approvals with Andrew Van De Beek
The man behind the beard discusses budget management with Zahara CEO Martin Peirce in this informative take on modern finance teams.

Accounts Payable Efficiency: How to Improve AP Performance
Discover how AP teams can reduce invoice processing costs, improve approvals, and increase efficiency through automation and better purchase-to-pay processes.

Half year check up: Actuals v Budget? What Budget?
Learn how to effectively manage your half year budget and adjust financial strategies for growth and profitability.

The difference between 'budgeting' and 'budget management' – and why it matters
Who holds the purse strings? How are departments managing their spending? Zahara's budget features help control costs and provide visibility

Purchase Approvals - The Opportunity for Accountants & Bookkeepers
Streamline your business with Purchase Approvals. Discover how to enhance financial discipline and reporting accuracy today.

Ditch your invoice approvals process - its a waste of time.
Discover the challenges of invoice approvals and how to optimize the approval process for efficiency in your business.

Keeping an Eye on Budgets: Useful Resources
Understand the importance of budgets in business management. Learn how effective budgeting can drive performance and value.

8 Reasons to Kill Off Purchase Invoices
Why do we need purchase invoices? With purchase orders and self-billing could the future include hands-free processing? Find out more

The Controversy Behind Budgets
Budgeting and cost control can be useful business tools when used properly, but if used arbitrarily, you might be wasting your time