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Increasing Productivity in Finance

MineralTree

Today’s fast-paced business landscape demands unprecedented levels of efficiency and accuracy, especially in the finance sector. To keep pace with these changes, it’s imperative for financial functions to rethink their processes to boost productivity.

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As Businesses Shift Focus to Efficiency, Finance Teams Must Find Ways to Do More with Less in AP

CPA Practice

As a result, finance leaders find their departments squarely in the spotlight—keeping a closer eye on their balance sheets, taking fewer risks, and focusing more on efficiency and value over growth. Accounts Payable (AP), in particular, has become ground zero as liquidity and cash flow become even more indispensable.

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Deep Dive: How The Pandemic Is Prompting A Fresh Look At AP Processes

PYMNTS

The COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting economic downturn have placed new strains on corporate buyers that could persuade them to more quickly replace manual AP processes with digital ones. Companies that relied on local AP processes were caught flat-footed by the public health need for employees to work remotely whenever possible.

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How to Improve Efficiency Across the Finance Department

MineralTree

Maintaining finance department efficiency is a constant challenge, especially for teams that rely on legacy technology and manual processes. The good news is that technological advancements have made it possible for finance departments to increase productivity and to do more with less. What are the Challenges in Finance?

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4 Priorities for Finance Teams in Late 2023

CPA Practice

The lingering (although receding) risk of a recession, stubborn inflation trends, economic policy debates, and geopolitical instability all create challenges for businesses and their finance teams. This unpredictability requires businesses to ensure maximum efficiency in their finance operations.

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Finance Leaders Drive Efficiency by Automating AP and Payment Processes

CPA Practice

With increasing corporate belt-tightening, finance leaders are focused on boosting the productivity of lean AP teams and taking measures to cut costs. The 2023 report includes responses from buyers and their vendors, presenting a complete view of the AP and payment automation landscape. “As

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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.