Tag: Accounts Payable

7 Reasons to Automate Accounts Payable!

Best Practices for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable!

A lot of the problems, issues, and mistakes that happen in accounts payable can be handled through automation. AP is essential for maintaining strong relationships with vendors and a positive cash flow which is why you should automate Accounts Payable.

It’s somewhat easy to overlook the importance of accounts payable until a significant problem arises. 

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Best Practices for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable!

Cash Is King! Creating a Culture Focused on Money Management

Cash flow is the number one reason why most businesses fail: 82% of small businesses go under due to poor cash flow. This challenge isn’t limited to small businesses, either. Just this year, KPMG found a discrepancy in accounting, including Accounts Receivable and Payable, at Meredith Corp., one of the biggest media conglomerates in the country. 

“KPMG uncovered shortfalls in oversight of the processes used to calculate the fair value of Time Inc.’s accounts receivable and accounts payable, which were brought across to Meredith’s books when it purchased Time on January 31, 2018,” reported the Wall Street Journal.

Accounts receivable and accounts payable are critical aspects of a business’s financial health. Understanding how these two accounting functions impact your cash flow and overall growth can mean the difference between another year of healthy profit – and becoming another statistic.

Here’s what you need to know about optimizing the processes of accounts receivable and accounts payable. 

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