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There's always room to improve your Accounts Payable processes. Explore our hub of content below to discover the latest tips, tricks and advice when it comes to the core Accounts Payable audit and control processes.
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Supplier statement reconciliation

Why supplier statement reconciliations are crucial for your business

For Accounts Payable teams, supplier statement reconciliation has long been neglected and buried under more “urgent” tasks. With teams ...
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The problem with Accounts Payable – and how to fix it

The 9 most common Accounts Payable problems (and their solutions)

For too long, Accounts Payable teams have relied on standard controls for common problems such as fraud risks or payment errors. However, ...
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Invoice fraud detection

Invoice fraud detection: What is it and how can you spot it?

In a time where organisations are transitioning to more digital processes, online data management and cloud-based solutions, the risk of ...
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compliance

UK SOx 2024: Compliance & Internal Audit Controls

“UK SOx” has been one of the 2023 buzzwords for most finance departments in the UK. But what exactly is UK SOx and more importantly, what ...
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Master vendor data

Managing your master vendor file: Everything you must know

What is master vendor management? Master vendor management is the practise of maintaining an accurate master vendor file so your business ...
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AP Audit

How to prepare for your year-end Accounts Payable audit

A year-end financial audit may seem like another daunting task on your to-do list, but it doesn't have to be. Beyond compliance, Accounts ...
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fixing Accounts Payable problems

The biggest Accounts Payable issues in manufacturing

There’s a new reality in manufacturing. And to survive it, you’ve got to treat your suppliers like gold. Driving down costs through the ...
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Four ways you can boost BPO profitability in F&A and drive more value for your customers

Four ways you can boost BPO profitability in F&A and drive more value for your customers

Business process outsourcing companies (BPOs) have been riding a wave of opportunity for the past two years. And it’s about to get even ...
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Procure to Pay Guide to Secure Payments

Procure to Pay Guide to Secure Payments

The procure-to-pay process can’t simply rely on trust between the Payee and Payer. A secure, information exchange process is required – one ...
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Managing Duplicate Payments: Everything You Need to Know

Preventing duplicate invoices: everything you need to know

Navigating challenging economic conditions like the US recession and the EU economic crisis calls for a judicious approach to every ...
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Three Accounts Payable problems undermining retail in 2022 (and how to fix them)

Three Accounts Payable problems undermining retail in 2022 (and how to fix them)

High competition and low-profit margins in retail mean every penny counts. So there’s no room for inefficiency in Account Payable in the ...
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Accounts Payable automation

6 ways Accounts Payable automation helps with setting your goals and objectives

Accounts Payable (AP) is an integral part of any business as this is the base of your company’s relationships with key suppliers. However, ...
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Here’s what high-performing Accounts Payable Managers know about supplier reconciliations (and you should too)

What Accounts Payable teams should know about supplier statement reconciliation

Supplier statement reconciliation might not be high on your agenda - between making sure suppliers get paid promptly and fielding enquiries ...
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Automated statement reconciliation

The age of AI: Automated statement reconciliation

You spoke and we listened. We asked Xelix customers what would be truly transformative for their overstretched Accounts Payable teams. And ...
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Citibank’s $900 million dollar overpayment error

Citibank’s $900 million dollar overpayment error

Outlining the Overpayment Story Last week saw the Southern District of New York release their judgement on one of the largest payment ...
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6 risks of working with a dirty Master Vendor File

6 risks of working with a dirty Master Vendor File

Your Master vendor file (MVF) exists in a constant state of change. Names, phone numbers, addresses, bank details and payment terms are not ...
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Using AI to build world-leading duplicate invoice prevention software

Despite the marketing headlines, most – if not all – players in the duplicate invoice prevention market use rules-based tools to detect ...
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The Worst Invoice Fraud Cases between 2019 and 2025

The worst invoice fraud cases

The Accounts Payable function is heavily exposed to invoice fraud. AP teams dealwith high invoice volumes and vendor queries andoften don’t ...
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