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5 Tips for an Automated Cash Application Process

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As a result, they have increasingly turned to automated cash application to adapt to these challenges. What is Automated Cash Application? Traditionally, this cash application process has been 100% manual, consuming resources and leading to a high risk of human error. It is scalable.

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Your Work Isn't Finished Even Though the Customer Has Paid

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However, any departure from the routine can lead to posting delays in addition to impacting future revenue and cash flow, alienating customers, and increasing administrative costs. Wasted Collection effort – contacting customers to pay invoices they’ve already paid. Who would’ve thought?

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Are Your Profits Going Up in Smoke?

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Photo by Jp Valery on Unsplash Payment deductions, also known as chargebacks or short pays, happen when the customer pays less than the full invoice amount. They occur because a customer does not receive your product or service as ordered, or feels the invoice is incorrect. The second is knowledge of your Order-to-Cash process.

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The 5 Best Collections Email Templates

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Example #1 Subject: Payment Reminder: [Invoice Number} Due on [Due Date] Hi [Client’s First Name], I hope all is well. I wanted to give you a friendly reminder that payment for [Invoice Number ] in the amount of [Invoice Amount] is due on [Due Date] I wanted to take a moment to confirm the payment terms and make sure that everything is clear.

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How AI Can Mitigate B2B Collections Risks

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These include: Automate cash application and remittance. More accurate payment matching and precise application and reconciliation of payments reduces errors and avoids disputes. This should include all relevant information about the customer, including the invoice, amount, purchase number, etc.

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How to Reduce Collection Calls With A/R Automation Software

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It can ensure communication is clear and efficient, giving the customer important information such as the invoice amount, payment options, schedule, delivery date and purchase order in the invoice so that all of the data is available and in the same place.