Katie Minion, CPA

Katie Minion, CPA

Contributor Finance Writer

Katie is a freelance ghostwriter for the accounting industry. She has worked as a CPA in both public and private accounting for nearly a decade before she began her career as a freelance writer.

Education
Master of Accounting from the University of Kansas
Expertise

Accounting, Taxes, Auditing

Articles by Katie Minion, CPA

Accounts payable outsourcing vs. automation: Pros and cons

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Accounts payable outsourcing vs. automation: Pros and cons

Accounts payable outsourcing pays a third-party provider to handle invoices and payments, while AP automation keeps that work in-house using software tools.
ACH credit vs. ACH debit: What's the difference?

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ACH credit vs. ACH debit: What's the difference?

ACH credits push funds from the sender's account; ACH debits pull funds from the payer's account with prior authorization. Both settle in 1–3 business days.
Where does accounts payable go on a balance sheet?

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Where does accounts payable go on a balance sheet?

Accounts payable appears under current liabilities on the balance sheet, where it records the short-term amounts your business owes its suppliers.
Accounts payable vs. accrued expenses: Key differences

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Accounts payable vs. accrued expenses: Key differences

Accounts payable are amounts owed after receiving an invoice. Accrued expenses are costs incurred but not yet billed, recorded as estimates at period end.
Accounts payable reports: types & examples

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Accounts payable reports: types & examples

Accounts payable reports summarize unpaid vendor invoices, amounts owed, due dates, and payment statuses to help finance teams manage cash flow.
What is 2-way matching in accounts payable?

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What is 2-way matching in accounts payable?

2-way matching compares each invoice to its purchase order, checking quantity, price, and terms to catch overpayments before you pay.