Accounts Payable Glossary of Key Terms

Published On:

October 23, 2024

Authored By:

APQC

Public Content:

The purpose of this glossary of terms is to help those newer to accounts payable processes and those benchmarking their AP function by explaining key terms used throughout the profession and in used APQC’s Open Standards Benchmarking accounts payable survey.

Type:

Tools & Templates

Topics:

Finance and Accounting, Accounts Payable

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