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ALAccounts Payable (AP) process, including steps, risks, and controls:
✅ What is Accounts Payable?
It means the money a company owes to vendors for goods or services received but not yet paid.
🔄 Accounts Payable Process (Step-by-Step)
Purchase Order (PO):
You order something officially.
Receive Goods/Services (GRN):
You receive what you ordered.
Invoice from Vendor:
Vendor sends a bill for what they gave.
Match Documents (3-way match):
Match PO + Goods Receipt + Invoice to check everything is correct.
Approval:
Someone in charge checks and approves payment.
Payment:
You pay the vendor as per due date.
Record Entry:
Make an entry in accounting books.
⚠️ Risks in AP Process
Duplicate payments (same bill paid twice)
Fake invoices (fraud risk)
Late payments (penalty or bad vendor relations)
Wrong amount or account posted
🛡️ Controls to Avoid Mistakes
Do 3-way matching (PO, goods, invoice)
Get invoice approved before paying
Use software like Tally or SAP
Keep vendor list clean (no duplicates)
Reconcile vendor accounts regularly
Let me know if any question.
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