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Understanding Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

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This feature is handy for short-term financial planning. Additionally, cash basis accounting generally incurs lower costs, as it requires less extensive record-keeping, such as accounts payable and receivable schedules. However, cash basis accounting has limitations.

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10 Critical Accounts Payable Strategies for All Businesses

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One critical aspect is the management of accounts payable (AP). Effective accounts payable strategies not only streamline the payment process but also contribute significantly to better cash flow management. It is important for vendor liabilities to be processed quickly and properly reflected on the financial statements.

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How to Effectively Audit Accounts Payable

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Accounts payable is a foundational function that ensures organizations maintain accurate invoices, payments, and vendor relationships, while making bill payments on time. However, amidst today’s rapid and intricate business transactions, particularly in high volumes, managing accounts payable processes can pose significant challenges.

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Medical Practice Accounting 101: Understanding Your Financial Statements 

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Reviewing your practice’s financial information is not something you may have come across during medical school, and it’s not something that can easily be self-taught. Getting Familiar With Your Financial Statements The two most basic financial statements are the balance sheet and income statement.

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Controls are Ineffective When Managers Go Rogue

RogerRossmeisl

This is true even when managers have innocent intentions — for example, they don’t feel they have time to follow proper accounts payable procedures because a vendor is requesting immediate payment. if a senior manager intentionally ignores the rules to manipulate financial statements. controls are ineffective.

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Making the most of accounts payable automation

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If you are an accountant working within accounts payable, chances are you’ve got an interest in automation. From understanding the why and the how, to knowing what to look for, let us be your guide to accounts payable automation. How can I improve my accounts payable?

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An Expert’s Guide to the Year-End Close Process

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Income statement accounts (specifically repairs and maintenance) should be reviewed for any capital assets that were incorrectly expensed. Accounts Payable Aging Review Year-end is a good time to review your accounts payable aging with a special focus on bills over 90 days past due.