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.

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Master of Accounting from the University of Kansas
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Accounting, Taxes, Auditing

Articles by Katie Minion, CPA

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.
How to pay an invoice: A step-by-step guide

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How to pay an invoice: A step-by-step guide

An invoice payment is a payment made to a vendor after receiving a bill for goods or services, processed through methods like ACH, check, or card.
12 Accounts Payable Best Practices to Improve Efficiency

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12 Accounts Payable Best Practices to Improve Efficiency

Accounts payable best practices are process controls that reduce invoice errors, prevent fraud, and help businesses pay vendors accurately and on time.
Implementing paperless accounts payable: A step-by-step guide

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Implementing paperless accounts payable: A step-by-step guide

Paperless accounts payable automates invoice intake, approval routing, and payments to reduce processing costs, errors, and manual work.
Accounts payable turnover ratio: Definition, formula, and examples

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Accounts payable turnover ratio: Definition, formula, and examples

The accounts payable turnover ratio measures how often a company pays its accounts payable balance, reflecting cash flow efficiency and vendor payment speed.
Outstanding invoices: Meaning, tracking, and collection

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Outstanding invoices: Meaning, tracking, and collection

An outstanding invoice is a bill that has been sent to a customer but hasn't been paid yet, whether the due date has passed or not.