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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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AR’s Role In Accelerating AP Processes

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Legacy accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) operations aren’t only inefficient, they’re costly. PYMNTS’ latest The Optimizing AP and AR Playbook , a collaboration with OnPay Solutions, found that businesses in the U.S.

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Deep Dive: AP Processing Delays And How New Payment Innovations Can Help

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Manual processes can be particularly problematic for such businesses because these firms can generate thousands of payments every day. The following Deep Dive further explores how paper-based methods can result in processing delays and how new, cutting-edge payment innovations can drive accounts payable (AP) automation.

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Accounts Payable Automation Does More Than Just Issue Payments

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

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Quadient Integrates with Xero for Automated SMB Accounting

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Quadient and Xero , a cloud-based accounting software, have formed a strategic partnership in North America and the United Kingdom. Xero integrates with Quadient’s Accounts Payable (AP) capabilities to fully automate and streamline accounting processes. Xero helps 3.95 Xero helps 3.95

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12 Steps to Improving the Accounts Payable Process

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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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Don’t be hurt by the shortage of accountants. Give them what they need.

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In fact, the Wall Street Journal reports that more than 300,000 accountants and auditors quit over the last two years, and the effects of those losses can be significant. According to a recent PYMTS survey of 225 finance leaders, AP departments alone spend 18% of their time on manual tasks per month. Give them what they need.