AOC Solutions Blog Using Workflow to Review AP Payment Files and Ensure Separation of Duties

One of the greatest benefits of accounts payable automation is the workflow capabilities. With a workflow established for the review of payment files, you can establish separation of duties within accounts payable - ensuring that the person who generates the payment file is different from the person who reviews and approves the payments within that file. AOC's automated electronic accounts payable platform includes the ability to establish this workflow for payment files that exceed a predetermined threshold amount. By setting this file threshold amount for review and approval, you can ensure that no "rogue" payments or inadvertent overpayments are included in the payments released to your suppliers.Here's how it works: