### Contents - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Topics**](#resources-topics) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) # Accounts Payable Automation Software Resources ##### Articles, Discussions, Topics, and Reports to expand your knowledge on Accounts Payable Automation Software Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find [articles](#resources-articles) from our experts, [discussions](#resources-discussions) from users like you, [topics](#resources-topics) to contrast viewpoints, and [reports](#resources-reports) from industry data. [ContentsExpand/Collapse Contents](#) - [**Articles**](#resources-articles) - [**Discussions**](#resources-discussions) - [**Topics**](#resources-topics) - [**Reports**](#resources-reports) ## Accounts Payable Automation Software Articles [![How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI048_Backlog_Images-%5BCalculate_gross_profit%5D_V1b.png "How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods) [ ### How to Calculate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS): A Complete Guide ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-calculate-cost-of-goods) Understanding your costs is essential for sustaining profitability in manufacturing. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell [![History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_FI733_Learn_Article_Images-%5BHistory_Accounting%5D_V1a%20%281%29.png "History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years")](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting) [ ### History of Accounting: How It's Evolved Over the Years ](https://www.g2.com/articles/history-of-accounting) There’s a good chance you’ve never covered this in your accounting classes. [ ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne") RB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne) by Rob Browne [![Accounts Payable Specialist Certification: Helping Enrich G2's Accounting Categories](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/AP%20certification%20blog-NC.jpg "Accounts Payable Specialist Certification: Helping Enrich G2's Accounting Categories")](https://www.g2.com/articles/ap-specialist-certification-helps-enrich-g2s-accounting-categories) [ ### Accounts Payable Specialist Certification: Helping Enrich G2's Accounting Categories ](https://www.g2.com/articles/ap-specialist-certification-helps-enrich-g2s-accounting-categories) I recently completed an accounts payable (AP) specialist certification course offered by the Institute of Finance & Management (IOFM). I'm sharing why I chose this certification, what the course entailed, and how I can better serve G2 buyers and vendors with it. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One?](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/pexels-tima-miroshnichenko-6693655.jpg "What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One?")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-general-ledger-gl) [ ### What Is a General Ledger (GL) and Why Does Every Company Need One? ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-general-ledger-gl) Any organization with an inflow and outflow of funds (debits and credits)—income, donations, depreciation, or expenses—needs to record and track these transactions. The goal is to prepare the company’s financial statements and hence, gain insight into the financial status.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/Accounting.jpg "Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP")](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) [ ### Some Well Known (and Lesser Known) Facts About GAAP ](https://www.g2.com/articles/some-facts-about-gaap) I’m sure many people have heard the term GAAP used in one conversation or another, but unless you are a seasoned accounting or finance professional, you might know little about these important regulations, besides what the acronym stands for.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/accounting%20and%20finance%20trends.jpg "2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance")](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) [ ### 2021 Trends in Accounting and Finance ](https://www.g2.com/articles/accounting-finance-trends-2021) This post is part of G2's 2021 digital trends series. Read more about G2’s perspective on digital transformation trends in an introduction from Michael Fauscette, G2's chief research officer and Tom Pringle, VP, market research, and additional coverage on trends identified by G2’s analysts. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/papers%20and%20calculator%20kept%20on%20a%20table.jpg "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-accounting) [ ### The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Accounting ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-accounting) Accounting is one of the most important, yet daunting and expensive departments in almost all companies. Accountants oversee all financial operations of a business to help it run smoothly and efficiently. These include preparing and analyzing financial statements (e.g., cash flow, income statement, balance sheet), paying taxes on time, and maintaining the companies’ general ledger (GL). All these tasks require a great deal of human interaction that takes time and money; no matter how careful an employee may be, there is always the chance for human error, which could snowball and lead to devastating financial results in the future. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/crop-woman-counting-money-at-modern-office-table-4475524.jpg "How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely")](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) [ ### How to Stay Organized When Closing Books Remotely ](https://www.g2.com/articles/how-to-stay-organized-when-closing-books-remotely) Almost any public or private business with an accounting and finance department performs a month, quarter, and year-end close, which is a series of steps to review, record, and reconcile accounting information. For this blog, I’m going to refer to only month-end close for consistency and simplicity. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/G2CM_BI071_Backlog_Images_%5BAccounts_payable_information%5D_V1b.png "The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation")](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) [ ### The Importance of Accounts Payable (AP) Automation ](https://www.g2.com/articles/the-importance-of-accounts-payable-automation) The phrase “time is money” has never been more true than it is now.  [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/micheile-henderson-lZ_4nPFKcV8-unsplash.jpg "Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19")](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-accounting-tax-services-available-due-to-covid-19) [ ### Free Accounting and Tax Services Being Offered Due to COVID-19 ](https://www.g2.com/articles/free-accounting-tax-services-available-due-to-covid-19) During this worldwide crisis, no industry seems to be immune to the drastic economic downturn caused by COVID-19. Many companies are stepping up to assist their struggling customers, even if it means reconsidering their bottom line. [ ![Nathan Calabrese](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Nathan Calabrese") NC ](https://learn.g2.com/author/nathan-calabrese) by Nathan Calabrese [![What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)](https://learn.g2.com/hubfs/cashbasisaccounting.jpg "What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting) [ ### What Is Cash Basis Accounting? (+When You Should Use It) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/cash-basis-accounting) The products and services your company provides are your lifeblood. [ ![Rob Browne](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Rob Browne") RB ](https://learn.g2.com/author/rob-browne) by Rob Browne [![Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)](https://learn.g2crowd.com/hubfs/best-accounting-software.jpg "Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For)")](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software) [ ### Accounting Software Basics (+ Some Key Features to Look For) ](https://www.g2.com/articles/what-is-accounting-software) Most business owners know that accounting is one of the most important aspects of running a company. [ ![Devin Pickell](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Devin Pickell") DP ](https://learn.g2.com/author/devin-pickell) by Devin Pickell Show More ## Accounts Payable Automation Software Discussions 0 Question on: Auditoria SmartVendor [Which finance automation vendors integrate best with Oracle, Workday, or NetSuite?](/discussions/which-finance-automation-vendors-integrate-best-with-oracle-workday-or-netsuite) Choosing the right AI or automation platform often comes down to ERP compatibility. Finance leaders want to know which vendors have proven, secure integrations with the major systems they already rely on. The most seamless integrations come from vendors purpose-built for ERP ecosystems. Auditoria offers certified integrations with Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, Workday Financials, and NetSuite. When evaluating, prioritize vendors with native connectors and pre-configured workflows for your ERP. Answered: Brian Koenig on November 6, 2025 [Your answer](/discussions/which-finance-automation-vendors-integrate-best-with-oracle-workday-or-netsuite/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Auditoria SmartVendor [How do AI agents help accounts payable teams?](/discussions/how-do-ai-agents-help-accounts-payable-teams) Accounts payable teams often deal with overflowing inboxes, delayed approvals, and manual invoice matching. Many finance professionals want to know how AI agents can step in to make AP processes faster and more accurate. AI agents can read invoices, match POs, track approvals, respond to vendor email inquiries, and reconcile payments automatically. They reduce the manual workload in shared inboxes and ERP entry, cutting cycle time and errors. Answered: Brian Koenig on November 6, 2025 [Your answer](/discussions/how-do-ai-agents-help-accounts-payable-teams/comments/new?remote=true) 0 Question on: Auditoria SmartVendor [How does Auditoria integrate with existing systems?](/discussions/how-does-auditoria-integrate-with-existing-systems) It’s common for accounting teams to juggle multiple ERPs and reporting tools. Integrations can make or break an automation project, so it’s important to understand how easily a platform connects to the systems already in place. Auditoria integrates easily with your ERP and other finance systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle, NetSuite, Coupa, ServiceNow, etc.). It uses connectors or APIs to pull in transactional, master-data and process-data. Once connected, it applies agentic AI and machine learning workflows to respond to email inquiries, automate approvals, generate narratives and deliver dashboards. Implementation is typically measured in weeks, not months. 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