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Accounts Payable (AP) Automation

Top 10 ReadSoft Alternatives / Competitors in 2024

Top 10 ReadSoft Alternatives / Competitors in 2024

ReadSoft is one of the brands that pioneered intelligent accounts payable automation. However, there are new solution providers that claim to offer higher levels of automation.

Mar 186 min read
7 Vic.AI Alternatives to Automate Accounting in 2024

7 Vic.AI Alternatives to Automate Accounting in 2024

With the advancement of machine learning / AI and cloud SaaS, accountants have access to a range of tools that can streamline and automate finance processes. These tools can:   These grow the impact of AI in accounting. Case in point: PwC declaring its 1 billion dollar investment in generative AI capabilities.

Mar 186 min read
Invoice Parsing to Automate Invoice Processing in 2024

Invoice Parsing to Automate Invoice Processing in 2024

Source: Docsumo  Manual invoice processing is a time-consuming and error-prone task. It requires a significant amount of effort and resources to extract data from invoices and enter it into accounting systems. Since invoice processing is a critical component of any business, many businesses have turned to invoice parsers to automate the process.

Mar 54 min read
Accrual Automation: How To Improve Accrual Workflow in 2024

Accrual Automation: How To Improve Accrual Workflow in 2024

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.

Jan 114 min read
4 Steps to Automated Payment Reconciliation in 2024

4 Steps to Automated Payment Reconciliation in 2024

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.

Jan 115 min read
10 Accounts Payable Automation Tools in '24: 9 Key Features

10 Accounts Payable Automation Tools in '24: 9 Key Features

Accounts payable (AP) automation is a critical process for any business looking to improve its financial efficiency. The AP automation market is expected to grow strongly in the next few years due to an increasing demand for digitization of finance and accounting processes, as well as advancements in technology and increasing adoption of cloud-based solutions.

Mar 148 min read
General Ledger Software in 2024: Benefits & Key Features

General Ledger Software in 2024: Benefits & Key Features

General ledger softwares have become an increasingly popular choice for businesses looking to streamline their financial processes and improve accuracy. These systems use software to automatically organize and record financial transactions, eliminating the need for manual data entry and reducing the risk of errors.

Jan 125 min read
Automated Invoice Validation: Benefits & Use Cases in 2024

Automated Invoice Validation: Benefits & Use Cases in 2024

Invoice approval process is a critical part of accounts payable management. Late or wrong invoices can lead to late fees, missed discounts, wrong payments or even lost customers. However, manual invoice validation is time-consuming for AP departments. Approval process for an invoice is on an average 16 days..

Mar 183 min read
20 AP Automation Case Studies: Analysis of Benefits & Use Cases

20 AP Automation Case Studies: Analysis of Benefits & Use Cases

AP automation (or accounts payable automation) is automating and streamlining  the management of companies’ payment cycles, allowing them to save time, money, and resources.  A research company estimates that AP automation could help companies: AP automation tools For a detailed comparison of these AP automation tools, check out our vendor selection guide.

Mar 56 min read
Three-Way Match Automation: 6 Steps & 7 Benefits in 2024

Three-Way Match Automation: 6 Steps & 7 Benefits in 2024

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 (Figure 1). 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.

Mar 155 min read