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Welcome to The Accounts Payable Network (TAPN), the essential, all-inclusive power resource for thousands of accounts payable managers, directors, controllers and vice presidents. TAPN's must-have downloadable tools, research and special reports will help you optimize payables processes, maximize ROI, evaluate and implement the latest technologies, meet emerging compliance demands and prevent fraud.

Membership in The Accounts Payable Network gives you convenient 24/7 access to exclusive, original content you won’t find anywhere else, including: proven best practices, benchmarking studies, real-world solutions, exclusive industry news, insightful commentary, interviews with industry leaders, case studies, tax and regulatory guidelines, Q&A networking forums and hundreds of downloadable, customizable tools, policies, flowcharts, templates and internal control checklists. Learn more

Benchmarking New Survey:
Accounts Payable Disbursements Benchmarks
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Video Education Seminars
Design Your Own In-house AP Conference


AP Tools New RFP Template
”key” Travel & Entertainment Automation RFP template
Looking to automate T&E? This 23-page RFP template can help get you started.


Prohibited SDNs Updated by OFAC
5/7/2008 - Avoid Fines - The Treasury department's OFAC has updated the SDN List--those individuals, entities and countries with whom it is illegal to do business. See the Financial Operations Bulletin and Recent OFAC Actions sections of the OFAC website (www.treas.gov/ofac).
”key”What's OFAC? Click here.



AP Profiles: keyMohawk Industries
From black hole to blockbuster

Canadian GST/HST Rates – 2008
Notice: Effective January 1, 2008, the rate of GST is 5% and the rate of the HST is 13%.

e-Payments
Fed Survey: E-Payments Continue Up, Check Volume Down
In 2006 more than two-thirds of all noncash payments in the U.S. were made electronically

Technology
e-Invoice Systems Advantage
”key”Discounting Turns Dynamic.


Best Practices
”key”A Project Management Guide
How to propose and manage projects ...


Compliance & Internal Controls
”key”Internal Controls: Checklist, Manual
Are you safeguarding your company's assets?


AP Automation
”key”Procure-to-Pay Business Process Automation
There are a variety of P2P approaches and they do not necessarily resemble each other or solve exactly the same problems.


AP Tools Suite
”key”Tools Index
You don't have to reinvent the wheel – access over 200 downloadable forms, checklists & templates


TAPN Quick Poll Archive:
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And take the current poll at right! (New poll every two weeks.)

T&E
Per Diem Rates
Find per diem rates and sources.

Glossary
Accounts Payable: A type of short-term debt, accounts payable are amounts a business owes - bills from suppliers for goods or services purchased on credit. Accounts Payable is classified as a Current Liability because the obligation is generally due within 12 months from the initial transaction date.
See TAPN's Glossary for definitions of accounts payable-related terms and accounting terminology.

CEUs
TAPN Members earn 5 certification CEUs

Upcoming Events
Conferences, Audio Conferences & Seminars:

TAPN/IOMA AP Training:
Essentials of Accounts Payable Training & Certification Program

Register now for The Essentials of Accounts Payable Training & Certification Program, a one-day intensive AP seminar in preparation for the AP Certification Exams taking place in:
  • Charlotte, NC • May 14, 2008
  • Philadelphia, PA • May 21, 2008
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL • June 4, 2008


  • Accounts Payable Leadership Conference
    Washington, D.C. • July 13-16, 2008
    Learn from and network with experts and colleagues on all of the hot-button issues for 2008!

    IOMA's 5th Annual AP Issues Forum
    Fort Lauderdale, FL • June 4-6, 2008
    Hear the latest trends from AP thought leaders and compelling case studies from AP professionals.

    8th Annual Shared Services Week and Excellence Awards
    Barcelona, Spain • May 19-22, 2008
    Confirm your place at Europe’s biggest and best shared services networking and knowledge sharing event, presented by IQPC.

    Balance Consulting Tax Seminars
    Occurring in different cities around the US all throughout the year Balance Consulting provides in-depth one- and two-day seminars on a variety of 1099-related topics and payments to foreign payees, including Making Payments to Non-U.S. Persons in AP, Advanced Form 1099 Compliance, and Information Reporting Hot Topics.

    For many more events, see the Event Calendar.

    Freight Accounting and Information Management
    Have a question about freight payables? Visit the Freight Accounting and Information Management Association for articles, tools and resources to help you get the most out of your freight shipments.
    AP Certification & Training
    Certification: Designed by The Accounts Payable Network and IOMA to help AP professionals meet standards, demonstrate proficiency and gain recognition. Learn more

    Training: The Accounts Payable Network can tailor a training program to fit your requirements. Contact us at APTraining@TheAPNetwork.com, or 866.827.6389.

    A Note to CFOs, Controllers and Directors of Accounts Payable

    CPE TAPN is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA), as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org


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