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 aging report: Examples and a free template

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Accounts payable aging report: Examples and a free template

An accounts payable aging report lists unpaid vendor bills by days past due, showing which to pay now, which to hold, and how much cash is needed.
Outstanding invoices: Meaning, tracking, and how to collect them

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Outstanding invoices: Meaning, tracking, and how to collect them

An outstanding invoice is an unpaid customer bill recorded as accounts receivable, tracked until payment, partial settlement, dispute resolution, or write-off.
Accounts payable journal entry: Types and examples

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Accounts payable journal entry: Types and examples

Accounts payable journal entries record vendor purchases and services on credit, debiting expense or asset accounts and crediting AP liabilities until payment.
Invoice financing: Definition and how it works

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Invoice financing: Definition and how it works

Invoice financing lets businesses borrow against unpaid invoices for up to 90% of their value, turning delayed customer payments into usable working capital.
Paperless accounts payable: How to make the switch

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Paperless accounts payable: How to make the switch

Paperless accounts payable replaces manual invoice handling with digital capture, automated approvals, and electronic payments for more streamlined processing.
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.