Nacha targets corporate payment efficiencies
by Ben Poole
The Nacha Corporate Experience aims to combine standards and technology to deliver a more efficient payments experience for corporates
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Accounts Receivable Management
Background
Accounts Receivable (A/R) is the money owed to a business by its clients. The main objective in Accounts Receivable management is to minimise the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and processing costs whilst maintaining good customer relations. Accounts receivable is often the biggest current asset on the… Read more about Accounts Receivable Management
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