Michelle Lowery
Finance Writer and Editor
Michelle Lowery has written and edited content for a variety of companies, including Disney, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Apartments.com, Petfinder, and Semrush. She’s covered topics ranging from B2B tech, legal, medical, and pets to real estate, small business, finance, and more. She’s also built and managed content teams for organizations such as Skillshare and ChamberofCommerce.com. She is a published author and Air Force veteran.
Articles by Michelle Lowery
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What is cognitive procurement? A guide for finance teams
Cognitive procurement uses AI to read requests, contracts, and vendor data, so your finance team can approve spend faster without extra headcount.
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Business tax documents checklist: How to organize and hand off
Business tax documents should reach your CPA as one package of statements, receipts, payroll forms, and prior returns, ideally 4 to 6 weeks before deadline.
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Supplier risk management: Types, process, and examples
Supplier risk management identifies and reduces risks that could disrupt your suppliers. It spans five risk types, tiering, and a repeatable process.
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What is accounts receivable (AR) financing?
Accounts receivable financing lets you borrow against unpaid customer invoices, turning money your customers owe you into working capital before they pay.
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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.
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10 accounts payable metrics with formulas and benchmarks
Metrics like cost per invoice, cycle time, exception rate, and DPO show how fast and accurately AP turns invoices into payments, and how well it protects cash.