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Accrual Automation: How To Improve Accrual Workflow ['25]

Accrual automation technology has revolutionized the way companies manage their financial records. Instead of relying on manual processes and spreadsheets, businesses can now use intelligent software to automatically recognize and record expenses as they are incurred.

Mar 184 min read

4 Steps to Automated Payment Reconciliation in 2025

Figure 1. Automated payment reconciliation process in 4 steps Companies have to be able to reliably monitor their payables to minimize fraud and ensure healthy supplier relations. However, this is not straightforward as there are: Manual reconciliation using spreadsheets, e-mail, and manual examination of accounts is challenging and prone to error.

Oct 285 min read

10 Accounts Payable Automation Tools ['25]: 9 Key Features

We relied on features, pricing data and our Principal Analysts’ 5 years of experience leading an AP automation company to select the top AP automation tools. See our rationale for selecting each tool by following the links below: [aim_list] [/aim_list] Companies want to simplify their invoicing processes and be compliant.

Jan 612 min read
20 AP Automation Case Studies: Analysis & Benefits in 2025

20 AP Automation Case Studies: Analysis & Benefits in 2025

AP automation (or accounts payable automation) is automating and streamlining the management of companies’ payment cycles, allowing them to save time, money, and resources. The interest in AP automation has grown exponentially over the years.

Sep 266 min read
Three-Way Match Automation: 6 Steps & 7 Benefits in 2025

Three-Way Match Automation: 6 Steps & 7 Benefits in 2025

There has been a rise in the adoption of AI technologies in finance and insurance sectors. These sectors are also where RPA technology is seen the most. Financial processes are suited to automation is because they are rule-based, repetitive, and regimented. The three-way match process, for instance, falls in that category.

Apr 25 min read

10 AP AI Applications in Accounts Payable Processes [2025]

We’ve written about accounts payable automation and invoice automation before, where we highlighted that AP processes can be mostly automated and shared criteria to select the right vendor.

Mar 146 min read
Accounts Payable Automation: 7 Steps & 45+ Solutions ['25]

Accounts Payable Automation: 7 Steps & 45+ Solutions ['25]

Thanks to machine learning and document data extraction, companies can validate invoices submitted outside the company’s Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). By adopting these technologies, companies can minimize manual document processing. Therefore they can reduce costs and errors while increasing compliance and employee satisfaction.

Mar 116 min read
In-depth Guide to Invoice Automation in 2025

In-depth Guide to Invoice Automation in 2025

Invoice automation (also called automated invoice processing) is a maturing area of automation within accounts payable (AP) / procure-to-pay (P2P) automation with limited implementation risks and significant benefits. Invoice automation would free up back office finance/procurement teams to focus on higher value added tasks. Therefore, it is not surprising to see its popularity increase.

May 145 min read