Invoice Matching

By Pam Miller, APMD No matter how hard AP tries, duplicate invoices are a scourge that will not vanish. However, although we may not be able to eliminate them entirely, there are a number of steps… Read More

This template provides an example of an AP Invoice Processing Policy. Microsoft Word

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This template provides an example of an AP Nonpurchase Order Policy. Note that not using a PO is not a best practice and should be done only in specific circumstances.

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This template provides an example of an internal control policy for processing AP invoices. Format Microsoft

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This template provides an example of a flowchart for a batch processing work flow. Format Microsoft

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This template provides a method to document your keying error and accuracy metrics. Microsoft Excel

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By Pam Miller, APMD Looking for more effective and more efficient ways to get the job done? Take a look at these AP “tricks of the trade” that have been successfully used in AP departments just

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By Pam Miller, APMD With the large number of invoices flowing through AP, the opportunities to make mistakes are great. Little mistakes—and sometimes colossal mistakes—leave a residue of bad… Read More

As a one-person AP department, Heather Kiefer Kennedy has to make sure she is working as efficiently and effectively as possible. Kennedy has been Accounting/Inventory Manager at Choice

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When a return merchandise authorization (RMA) from a vendor is not tied to the proper purchase order that accompanied the initial purchase, this can result in confusion, payment and credit errors,

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