Accounts payable management means tracking, approving, and paying your company’s outstanding invoices. It's a key part of finance. Done right, it protects your cash flow and supplier relationships.…
It’s often put as accounts payable vs accounts receivable, but in reality these two aspects of accounting aren’t in opposition – they’re two ends of the same process. That process is a crucia…
Understanding Accounts Payable Procedures Accounts Payable (AP) procedures are processes organisations follow to handle payments owed to suppliers and vendors. Effective AP management is crucial f…
Choosing the Right Accounts Payable System Selecting the right accounts payable system for your small business can significantly improve financial management. Consider these factors: Ease of use:…
Congratulations on your new accounts payable starter role! The first few weeks of a new job are often tricky no matter the industry- we’ve all been there. Between finding your feet, grappling with o…
The 3-way matching process is a critical component of accounts payable that ensures financial accuracy and integrity within a business. It involves the reconciliation of three essential documents: the…
Accounts Payable security is never something you want to compromise on. A bad security incident can ruin an organisation through reputational damage, lost business, lawsuits and more. In the past deca…
Every industry has its own challenges. In construction, these come from decentralised bases of operation, staggering numbers of invoices, and the manpower required to process them—all of this crea…
The UK rolled out a new tax initiative in 2019, Making Tax Digital. Its goal: to hoist the tax system into the modern day. Increased efficiency, effectiveness and ease of use are being championed, lar…
“We’re too small to need accounts payable software!” – it’s a phrase we hear all too often from small business owners. It’s understandable. If you’re a one-person operation or a small te…
Managing accounts payable (AP) is a critical task. Every finance team must approach it with careful attention and efficiency. If this is done right your accounts payable workflow ensures suppliers are…
Let’s break down the basics and answer the perennial question: what is purchase to pay? The Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) cycle is the journey every business purchase takes—from the initial need identific…
AP Automation, or Accounts Payable Automation, is revolutionizing how businesses handle invoice processing and financial workflows. Integrating AP Automation with your accounting software, such as Xer…
Looking for an integrated AP Automation Solution for your ERP System? This article looks at different ways to handle ERP integrations – but as your here, let us quickly mention Zahara. Our software …
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, efficiency and accuracy are more than just buzzwords—they are necessities. AP automation has emerged as a critical solution for businesses looking t…
We’re often asked, ‘What’s the buzz in accounts payable these days?’ There’s one pretty major answer: automation. It’s no surprise… recent advancements in technology have allowed com…
The Accounts Payable process (AP processing) refers to the money a business owes its suppliers for goods or services received on credit. It’s recorded as a short-term liability on the balance sheet…
Whether you're new to the world of finance and in training, or you're curious how you can bring your payment methods into the 21st century, we've got all the fundamentals covered. What is a payment…
If you’re searching for the best accounts payable automation software to elevate your finance operations, you’re in the right place. The world of AP automation is growing rapidly, offering a weal…
It has been a turbulent year for care homes, hospices, and other community-based non-profits with many unforeseen challenges. Now that restrictions are lifting care homes are looking to make 2022 a su…
Accounts Payable Research – Must Read Analyst Reports, White Papers and Webinars Get 2019 off to a great start. Take a look through Accounts Payable reports, white papers and webinars from global…
Slow processes in the Finance department aren't great for business. The good news is it's easy to make fast improvements and it's great for the bottom line as well. Are you happy …
As more and more companies embrace cloud-based technology, Accounts Payable Automation presents one of the most significant opportunities for forward-thinking accounting firms. Traditionally, business…