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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Pay vendors online via ACH in 4 easy steps
ACH payments to vendors transfer funds directly between bank accounts, cutting processing costs and eliminating delays associated with paper checks.
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Expensify vs. SAP Concur: Comparison and alternatives
Expensify targets SMBs with simple expense tracking, while SAP Concur serves enterprise teams with complex travel and compliance requirements.
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How long does a wire transfer take? Domestic and international
Wire transfers take one to two business days domestically and up to five days internationally, with timing affected by bank cutoffs and intermediary routing.
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How invoice approval workflows work in QuickBooks
QuickBooks bill approval workflows route invoices to approvers before payment using vendor, amount, or category rules—Advanced and Bill Pay Elite only.
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What is invoice verification? Process and checklist
Invoice verification is the AP process of reviewing invoices for accuracy in pricing, quantities, and terms against POs and receipts before approving payment.
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What are digital payments and how do they work?
Digital payments are electronic transactions that transfer value between accounts without physical cash or checks.