Monthly Archives: April 2011

AP Automation as a Centralizing Force: One Distributor’s Story

Much has been written about the value of accounts payable (AP) automation technology in driving efficiency, productivity and cost savings across the enterprise, but just how tangible can that value be? Consider the story of a major architectural glass and aluminum fabricator and distributor – one of Metafile’s longest-running customers.

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Best Practices to Improving Working Capital Management

Many organizations are currently re-examining their working capital metrics, looking to uncover untapped sources of cash. CFOs, controllers, and treasurers are investigating new procedures and systems to enable a leaner back-office. But they still want access to fast, actionable information about current and future cash flows and working capital requirements.

Spotlight on Internal Controls: The Beginning

Internal control is nothing new. In fact, it dates back to ancient civilizations as early as the 13th century. It was not until the signing of the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) Acts of 1933 and 1934, that a form of internal control was mandated in the U.S.

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