Getting Disbursements Right the First Time is Good Business

Published On:

February 19, 2025

Authored By:

APQC

Public Content:

Finance leaders and professionals can gauge the health of their AP function by tracking the percentage of disbursements that are first time error free. This metric measures how often your finance function misfires disbursements. A relatively high percentage of error shows that additional investment in process, technology, or personal would likely be cost effective.

Type:

Infographics

Topics:

Finance and Accounting, Accounts Payable, Disbursement Process

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