Ascend Software blog

APRIL 3, 2024

One pivotal area that stands out for potential optimization is the Accounts Payable (AP) department. Traditionally bogged down by manual, paper-based tasks, the AP process can be a significant drain on resources and time. Yet, the journey towards true efficiency doesn't stop there.

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Compleatable

MARCH 11, 2025

Automate Financial Reporting: Use Power BI to generate dynamic, real-time financial reports, reducing reliance on static Excel sheets. Optimize Purchasing and AP Processes Efficiency in Purchasing and Accounts Payable (AP) management is crucial for financial success.

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Compleatable

MARCH 25, 2025

One area that often gets overlooked, but holds enormous potential, is financial operations. Smart use of technology can free up resources, reduce administrative costs, and provide the visibility needed to make better financial decisions. It’s about building organizations that can thrive, no matter whats coming next.

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The Institute of Financial Operations

APRIL 1, 2022

Do a quick litmus test on your current Accounts Payable (AP) processes: How many FTEs in Accounts Payable? According to analysts, high performing AP departments outperform all others and process 27,097 invoices per FTE, per annum (APQC). How many invoices do you process per annum?

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Compleatable

MARCH 14, 2025

Enhancing Financial Management with Automation One of the most significant challenges charities face is financial management, particularly in purchasing & accounts payable. Many organisations still rely on paper-based processes or outdated financial systems that lead to inefficiencies and human error.

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Cevinio

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Excelling in AP Management through Automation with AP Leader Caroline Adams In this interview with Caroline Adams, an accomplished AP leader, we ask her a series of questions about AP management, the influence of automation, and the journey toward modern AP processes. Discover her valuable insights.

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Compleatable

MARCH 31, 2023

Automating the accounts payable process can bring numerous benefits to organizations of all sizes, including increased efficiency, improved accuracy, and reduced costs. In this blog post, we will discuss these benefits in more detail and explain how automating accounts payable can help your business save time and money.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In the rapidly evolving business landscape, the efficiency of Accounts Payable (AP) processes is no longer just a back-office concern but a strategic imperative. The complexity and resource-intensive nature of traditional AP work is becoming unsustainable, particularly in the face of growing demands for speed and accuracy.

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AvidXchange

MARCH 17, 2025

Schools must invest in automation technology to help financial staff do more with less. In this piece, well address five trends impacting K-12 schools and share how automating financial operations can help so you can focus on educating your students. Learn more about how to streamline your schools financial processes.

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AvidXchange

AUGUST 28, 2023

And it just so happens our 2023 AP Career Satisfaction Survey results have some tips on how to do just that. Reduce Manual Work Accounts payable (AP) departments are often full of tedious manual tasks. We learned that AP pros with fully automated systems are 11 times more likely to work on strategic initiatives daily.

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Nanonets

APRIL 1, 2024

If you've ever spent hours chasing down missing invoices, manually entering data , or chasing colleagues for approvals, you know the pain of inefficient accounts payable (AP) processes. Luckily, AP automation solutions like Nanonets and Tipalti can help. However, when you dig deeper, some key differences emerge.

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Compleatable

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The world of finance, purchasing, and accounts payable (AP) automation is transforming rapidly, and 2025 is set to bring even more significant changes. Touchless AP Processes : Fully automated invoice approvals, three-way matching, and payment processing will minimise manual intervention and errors.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical business function, responsible for protecting cash flow, maintaining good relationships with vendors, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. It’s no surprise that MineralTree’s State of AP Report identified the AP function as the No.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Automation is reshaping the way companies manage their financial operations, especially in accounts payable (AP). Understanding how AP automation works and how it streamlines AP processes is vital to keeping your company ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving business finance landscape.

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MineralTree

JANUARY 25, 2024

Despite the start of a new year and promises of rate cuts on the horizon, MineralTree’s 8th Annual State of AP Report revealed that many of these trends and hurdles aren’t fading away — they’re evolving. This blog takes a deeper dive into 7 accounts payable trends that will help shape 2024.

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MineralTree

JUNE 1, 2023

Managing accounts payable can be a time-consuming and challenging task, especially for businesses with limited resources. Thankfully, the right accounts payable software can help businesses streamline their payment processes, reduce manual errors, and improve efficiency.

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MineralTree

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Is your accounts payable (AP) check run holding your business back? The AP check run remains a pain point for many finance departments who rely on manual processes and outdated solutions to manage AP — in turn, causing check run delays and hiccups. What is a check run in accounts payable?

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MineralTree

AUGUST 24, 2023

Are you relying on the current accounts payable (AP) workflow in QuickBooks Desktop or Online to manage your financial operations? The QuickBooks AP workflow includes tasks like invoice receipt, data entry, approval, and payment required to manage AP within the software. If so, you’re not alone.

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Insightful Accountant

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The new financial operations platform for SMBs integrates category-leading solutions across accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and spend and expense management.

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oAppsNet

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

The world of finance is continuously evolving, and the accounts payable (AP) process is no exception. As businesses strive to improve efficiency and reduce costs, they increasingly turn to new technologies and strategies to optimize their AP processes.

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MineralTree

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Read on to learn the benefits of streamlining and optimizing the accounts payable month-end close process, including information on best practices and the role of automation in achieving operational excellence. As part of the process, the AP team takes steps to ensure the past month’s financial records are accurate.

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AvidXchange

AUGUST 27, 2024

Why Automate Accounts Payable? Increased Efficiency and Speed One of the most immediate and noticeable accounts payable automation benefits is increased efficiency and speed in the AP department. Manual processing involves labor-intensive tasks that require time and resources, leading to higher operational costs.

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AvidXchange

JANUARY 22, 2025

Economic Uncertainty Economic growth or slowdowns during an election year can significantly impact project demand, revenue projections, and financial stability in construction, real estate, and community association management industries.

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AvidXchange

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Automating accounts payable (AP) is an effective way to streamline your invoice approval and payment processes, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships. Traditional AP processes can be time-consuming, prone to human error, and involve a lot of manual data entry. Why Automate Accounts Payable?

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oAppsNet

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Accounts Payable (AP) is a critical business function. However, with technological advancements and changing business environments, the accounts payable landscape is rapidly evolving. However, with technological advancements and changing business environments, the accounts payable landscape is rapidly evolving.

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Counto

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Accounts Payable Process: Overcoming Common Challenges with Automation Managing your accounts payable (AP) process effectively is crucial for maintaining smooth financial operations and vendor relationships. Isolated AP processes can contribute to this issue.

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Outsourced Bookeeping

MARCH 14, 2024

The financial complexity of the business keeps increasing along with its growth and evolution. Accounts Payable process plays a key role in maintaining the financial health of the organization. One of the latest and emerging trends in the effective management of Accounts Payable is outsourcing.

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MineralTree

MARCH 14, 2024

However, many companies still rely on manual processes to manage accounts payable—and these outdated practices are causing problems across their financial operations. AP teams already deal with limited resources and reduced headcounts. This step may require coding or PO matching.

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Nanonets

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Finance teams are well aware of the tedious and error-prone nature of manual accounts payable processes. Today, you can automate these processes using accounts payable automation solutions and optimise accounts payable for your finance teams. We will discuss the following: What is Accounts Payable?

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Counto

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Accounts Payable vs. Accounts Receivable: What’s The Difference? In the world of business finance, managing your accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) is vital for maintaining a healthy financial outlook. net-30 or net-90), the outstanding payment remains in accounts payable.

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AvidXchange

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Success can be tricky to define, especially in financial functions including accounts payable (AP) departments. Accounts payable success is largely tied to hard numbers — invoices processed per month, cost per invoice, outstanding payments, turnover ratio, etc. But true success goes beyond the metrics.

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Switching to paperless  accounts payable  is intimidating. Based on the numbers, it is evident that a transition to a paperless accounts payable system is necessary. Could adopting a paperless accounts payable process be the solution? What are paperless accounts payable?

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oAppsNet

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Accounts payable (AP) is a critical part of every business, but let’s be honest—it can also be tedious, repetitive, and prone to errors if done manually. If you’re wondering what tasks you can automate in your accounts payable process (and how it can transform your business), you’ve come to the right place.

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Invoicera

JANUARY 19, 2025

In this blog, we will discuss the top 7 benefits of automating AR and AP processes to help you become competitive. How Automating AR and AP Benefits You? Let’s take a look at the Top 7 Benefits of automating AR and AP and how these improvements can impact your business. Why should your business embrace this rising trend?

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Accounts Payable (AP) processes are an important function for every business, overseeing the outgoing payments to suppliers and vendors. Traditionally tackled through manual processes, digital transformation is now at the forefront of AP, with technologies like AI and ML revolutionizing how businesses manage their finances. 

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Nanonets

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Whether you are a startup catering to multiple markets or a well-established corporation with a global supplier network, understanding the intricacies of international invoice processing is essential for your financial operations to run efficiently.    What are International Accounts Payable?

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Nanonets

JANUARY 25, 2024

Automating accounts payable (AP) differs from many other enterprise business processes. For that reason, relevant communities and resources for accounts payable extend beyond finance. For that reason, relevant communities and resources for accounts payable extend beyond finance.

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