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6 Accounts Payable Automation Trends To Watch in 2023

MineralTree

Although AP automation rates jumped from 32% to 51% between 2021 and 2022, more than 80% of firms still haven’t fully automated their AP workflow. During the next 12 months, expect to see initiatives from both parties as they try to streamline AP and AR to shorten the time it takes to bill, approve, pay and deposit funds.

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Explaining ePayment Fees: Do Electronic Payments Really Cost More Than Paper Checks?

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Those costs are what you could otherwise be doing with the funds if you weren’t waiting for them to arrive, clear and be deposited. Additionally, according to the Association for Financial Professionals’ 2021 Payment and Fraud Control Survey , checks continue to be the top vehicle for payment fraud.

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1099-NEC vs. MISC: How to Prepare for Next Week’s New IRS Deadline

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The penalties increase to $110 for returns filed after 30 days beyond the deadline but before August 1, 2021. Companies that file after August 1, 2021 will get penalized $270 per form.” Yes, this is a change, a bit complicated and urgent. What should you do to best prepare for Form 1099-NEC?

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Identifying & Preventing Vendor Fraud

MineralTree

According to a 2022 report by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), 71% of organizations surveyed experienced attempted or actual payments fraud in 2021. In some cases, the fraudster may also intercept a check and then deposit it into their own account before it reaches the intended recipient.

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Merchant Accounts: Improve Cash Flow and Convenience

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It’s not like a traditional bank account where you deposit money but instead more of a relationship with a merchant account provider that serves as a bridge between your customer’s credit account and your business bank account. In total, the time from payment to deposit is about 1-2 days with a merchant account.

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Handyman Service Receives Faster Payments with AvidXchange

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In 2023, I’m getting paid for services rendered in 2020 and 2021. With this early payment option, if a supplier chooses to accelerate an eligible invoice, AvidXchange deposits the funds directly into their account in as little as 24 hours for a small fee. That’s a long time to think about those jobs and have them on the books.”

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What is ACH Fraud and How to Combat It

MineralTree

The State of ACH Fraud Today 71% of organizations were victims of payment fraud attacks or attempts in 2021. In 2021, 68% of organizations were targeted with a BEC scam. Moreover, 41% of organizations noted that ACH and wire transfer payments were targets of BEC scams in 2021.

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