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12 Steps to Improving the Accounts Payable Process

MineralTree

Optimizing the accounts payable (AP) process involves more than paying vendors on time — it’s also about maximizing efficiency and accuracy with every outgoing payment while managing cash flow to maintain a healthy business. The process includes invoice receipt, verification, approval, and eventual payment.

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Making Accounts Payable More Efficient

MineralTree

The focus was on assessing the current digital payments landscape and end-to-end AP automation to better understand key trends, challenges, and priorities for AP teams. The survey sheds light on the pivotal role that AP automation plays in driving efficiency, which we’ll take a deeper dive into in this blog.

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Best Practices for Managing High-Volume Accounts Payable

MineralTree

However, many companies still rely on manual processes to manage accounts payable—and these outdated practices are causing problems across their financial operations. A manual approach slows down the payment process and increases the risk of errors and fraud while jeopardizing relationships with strategic vendors.

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7 Accounts Payable Trends in 2024

MineralTree

This blog takes a deeper dive into 7 accounts payable trends that will help shape 2024. AP automation remains a top priority because it provides substantial operational efficiencies and helps teams track payment flows and gain control over payment transaction timing.

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How to Choose the Best Accounts Payable Software Solution

MineralTree

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical business function, responsible for protecting cash flow, maintaining good relationships with vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It’s no surprise that MineralTree’s State of AP Report identified the AP function as the No.

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The Role of Accounts Payable on Cash Flow

MineralTree

But a key component of cash flow balance — accounts payable — is often overlooked. Accounts payable (AP) is inherently tied to a business’ financial stability. Let’s review the role of accounts payable on cash flow and dive into best practices for optimizing cash flow.

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Accounts Payable Automation Does More Than Just Issue Payments

AccountingDepartment

While accounting software has been around for decades, many businesses still rely on manual processes within their accounts payable (AP) operations.