Vendor Issues in Accounts Payable FLEXCAST

Overview

Vendor issues in an effective accounts payable function are often ignored. This is unfortunate because poor controls around the master vendor file, the way data is entered and the lack of rigid internal controls all play a key role in preventing fraud and duplicate payments. And, it’s not as easy as you might think. There are numerous details, which if ignored, can cause problems whose impact is felt directly in the bottom line. Industry expert Mary Schaeffer delves into this material revealing where the problems are and what every organization should be doing to minimize, if not eliminate, the impact of these issues.

Highlights

Current events impact. The master vendor file. Data in the master vendor file. Data entry in the master vendor file. Vendor taxpayer identification number issues. Vendor contact information. Handling new vendors. Vendor fraud. Vendor relations.

Prerequisites

None.

Designed For

CPAs, CFOs, CEOs, and other accounting professionals.

Objectives

Pinpoint problems that are likely to occur when vendor issues are not addressed in accounts payable. Integrate the impact of current event changes into the ongoing accounts payable practices. Identify issues related to proper and improper segregation of duties as they relate to the master vendor file. Integrate the issues of ownership of the master vendor file into the decision on where responsibility for it should lie.

Preparation

None.

Notice

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