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Modernizing Money Management: The Shift from Manual to Automated AP Processes

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Goldman Sachs recently estimated that automating Accounts Payable processes can result in time savings of 70-80% for small and medium-sized businesses. Efficient accounts payable (AP) processes are crucial for maintaining a healthy cash flow and fostering strong relationships with suppliers. By Laurent Charpentier.

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Understanding Accounts Receivable (AR): Accounting Basics You Need to Know

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However big or small your business is, you’re familiar with the notions of accounts receivable and accounts payable as integral parts of accounting. Understanding what each account is and how it functions is a must so that you can track your cash flow and know your current financial standing. Let’s dive in!

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Master Year-End Close: 9 Tips for Seamless Financial Reporting 

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Accounts Payable Aging Review Focus particularly on bills over 90 days past due. Author : Eric Lowe , CPA | elowe@withum.com Contact Us Want to learn how Withum can help with your year-end close and accounting? Reach out to our Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services Team for more information.

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Five Signs It’s Time to Explore Outsourced Accounting Services

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Outsourced accounting service firms can help create internal workflow processes for a business to execute or for the accounting firm to take over. Processes can be developed in the following areas: internal controls, cash management for accounts receivable and accounts payable, and payroll.

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Sage Intacct – Automating to Save You Time 

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Accounts Payable Automation. Lastly, Intacct has also made it easier to enter bills into accounts payable. Author: Amberlyn Casey , CPA | acasey@withum.com. Outsourced Accounting Systems and Services (OASyS). Once the draft bill is created, all it needs is to be posted by an employee. Get Started.

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Best Practices for Nonprofits

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The accounting system is the basis for reports that must be provided to grant agencies, prospective donors, lenders, its independent auditors, tax preparers, the Board of directors and management. . Approval should be obtained for disposals and accounting records should be updated timely to reflect such transactions. Contact Us.

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How Did Your 1099 Season Go? New E-Filing Rules Challenged Some in 2024

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> IRS Updates FAQs on Form 1099-K < As a matter of business operations, filing 1099 forms falls into the accounts payable arena, while W2 forms would generally be managed by the payroll team. Avalara has more than 2,000 accounting firms that use their system to electronically file these forms on behalf of their clients.