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

CPA Practice

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.

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CPE Webinar June 13, 2023: Invoice Automation to Accelerate Digital Transformation

CPA Practice

Whether you’re in the midst of digital transformation or just beginning to explore, you’re probably seeing new opportunities to improve your company’s AP processes with the help of technology. Speak to the costs of manual invoice processing and the benefits of automating it.

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Accounts payable automation: the ultimate game changer for accounting firms

Accounting Insight

Accounts payable automation, also known as AP automation or invoicing automation, is the process of automating accounts payable processes and activities while collecting the critical data required to make smart decisions, improve efficiency, and grow your business. 88% reported facing problems with their payments system.

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Tackling AP Automation’s ‘Chicken-And-Egg’ Problem

PYMNTS

Shifting away from paper-based accounts payable (AP) practices could be a game-changer for many organizations. AP professionals must first be willing to take the first step to embrace automation, but some firms are wavering over whether they are prepared to do so.

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What No One Saw Coming In AP Automation And What Comes Next

PYMNTS

At a high level, said Disque, the embrace of automated accounts payable (AP) processes has been consistent across verticals. CSI, he noted, has insight into a number of industries, where the payment processing platform (focused on integrated payables) aggregates and accepts payments on behalf of a wide range of businesses.

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 As Supply Chains Enter Digital Age, Onboarding Plays Catch Up

PYMNTS

Much of the inefficiency can be solved through adopting a software suite that spans a continuum of accounts payable (AP) functions, said Nadaud. When you have a suite that takes everything together, you change the game,” he said. There are, of course, challenges in breaking down silos, where resistance to change can be substantial.

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Integrated Platforms Arm CFOs With The Power To Optimize B2B Payments

PYMNTS

According to the November Back-Office Optimization Playbook , a collaboration with Coupa and TransferMate , 51 percent of AP professionals continue to cite manual invoicing as their biggest pain point resulting from the COVID-19 crisis. The Platform Approach.

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