From invoice to payment — the everyday A/P cycle

A start-here map of the routine you'll repeat every payment cycle, from entering bills to handing the board a report.

1. Enter a vendor invoice for each bill you receive.
2. (If needed) **Correct a vendor invoice** before it's paid.
3. Print the Abstract of Vouchers for board approval — see **A/P reports**.
4. Pay vendors by check or by ACH.
5. Post the payments (part of steps 4) to update the General Ledger.
6. Run your closing reports — Check Register, Paid Vouchers, Purchase Journal. See **A/P reports**.

> Tip: Save each invoice as you enter it, and run the "invoices entered this session" list at the end of a batch to double-check your work.

→ Start with: Enter a vendor invoice