{"product_id":"9780615958118","title":"Fundamentals of Accounts Payable","description":"Unless you are satisfied with an accounts payable function that is expensive, inefficient, makes lots of duplicate and improper payments, permits fraud and is continually in hot water with state and federal regulators, it is critical that the foundation of the accounts payable department be as strong and impenetrable as possible. This is not as simple as you might think.\u003cp\u003eTo create a solid foundation, best practices must be used and strong internal controls integrated throughout the function. For all that to happen, a good understanding of the fundamentals of the accounts payable function is required. That is the goal of this book and it is a lot more complicated than many realize.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow many professionals reading this book will already know some of what's included. After all, we all know how to pay bills. For starters, there's a right way and a wrong way to handle the functions related to paying invoices. What's more, the function is changing thanks to technology, new frauds and increased regulatory requirements. So, while some of the fundamentals have stayed the same for many years, a lot has changed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd, that's just the tip of the iceberg; there's a lot more to the accounts payable function than just paying bills (invoices).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003ePreface \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1: The Foundation of the Accounts Payable Function \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Master Vendor File: Where the Process Should Begin \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Invoice Processing: The Reason Accounts Payable Exists \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Checks: The Original (and Least Efficient) Payment Vehicle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Purchase Cards: Streamlining the Payment Process for Small Purchases \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Electronic Payments: The Most Efficient Payment Vehicle \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Operational Issues: Invoice Handling and Processing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Operational Issues: Payments \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Inaccurate Payments and Payment Auditing \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Expense Reimbursement (Travel \u0026amp; Entertainment) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Check and P-card Payment Fraud: Detection and Prevention \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Electronic Payment Fraud Detection and Prevention \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Fraud: Other Types Affecting the Account Payable Function \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14: The Accounts Payable Policy and Procedures Manual \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Regulatory Issues Affecting the Accounts Payable Function: A Lot More than Just 1099s \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Using Technology to Run a More Efficient Accounts Payable Function \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Internal Controls: The Glue that Holds a Best Practice Function Together \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Enhancing Operational Productivity in Accounts Payable: The Ongoing Challenge \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Enhancing Payment Productivity: The Electronic Payment Challenge \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Enhancing the Bottom Line: Where AP Can Bring in Cash \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Vendor Relations: An Often-Overlooked Issue\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 22: The Future of the Accounts Payable Function \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossary \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcerpt: 101 Best Practices for Accounts Payable \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbout Mary S. Schaeffer and AP Now\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRYSTALLUS Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027300106480,"sku":"9780615958118","price":43.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615958118_p0.jpg?v=1763601385","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615958118","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}