How firms are leveraging payment automation

Think about how you make payments in your daily life. As consumers, we've moved beyond cash, cards and checks to embrace seamless digital options. The same evolution is happening in the business world, where modern technology enables firms to optimize vendor payments based on timing, cost and geographic factors—all within a streamlined workflow.?

For client advisory services (CAS) firms, the ability to manage payments through an integrated platform doesn’t just improve efficiency—it ensures consistent reporting, delivers reliable insights, and unlocks new advisory opportunities. In this blog, CPA.com’s Senior Director of CAS Professional Services, Kimberly Blascoe, CPA , explores how firms are leveraging payment automation to drive smarter financial operations for their clients.?

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