{"id":5806,"date":"2025-01-03T02:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-01-03T02:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/?p=5806"},"modified":"2025-08-11T08:36:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T08:36:21","slug":"the-importance-of-2-way-and-3-way-matching-time-to-end-manual-processes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/en\/the-importance-of-2-way-and-3-way-matching-time-to-end-manual-processes\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance Of 2 Way And 3 Way Matching: Time To End Manual Processes"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5806\" class=\"elementor elementor-5806\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6bdfe6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"b6bdfe6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6b5b4b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6b5b4b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance Of 2 Way And 3 Way Matching: Time To End Manual Processes<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ea3fef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9ea3fef\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-139cee6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"139cee6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5514c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5514c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Accounts Payable (AP) management process,<\/span><a style=\"color: #009b4a;text-decoration:underline;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"href=\"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/en\/the-importance-of-2-way-and-3-way-matching-time-to-end-manual-processes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 2 way and 3 way matching<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of purchasing and payment transactions. These two processes have distinct differences that businesses need to identify and apply according to their operational objectives. However, performing these essential tasks manually introduces numerous challenges, ranging from errors to excessive time and cost consumption.<\/span>\n\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s explore the fundamental differences between 2 way and 3 way matching, why manual matching is detrimental to businesses, and a recommended solution.<\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f162b0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f162b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ba444d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8ba444d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c55b93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c55b93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Two-Way Matching in Accounts Payable (AP)?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3b1d44 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c3b1d44\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a business places an order, the terms are documented in a purchase order (PO). The PO includes key details such as items, quantities, contract value, and payment terms. Subsequently, the customer receives an invoice from the supplier for payment of the goods or services specified in the PO. The AP team then compares the quantities and values on the PO with the invoice. This process is called two-way matching.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This process involves comparing two key documents: the Purchase Order (PO) and the Invoice, to verify that the information regarding item quantities, prices, and payment terms on the invoice matches the details in the PO. The goal of two-way matching is to ensure that the company only pays for goods or services delivered as per the purchase order.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b39edb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"b39edb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 26-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Two-way-matching.png\" title=\"Two-way matching\" alt=\"Two-way matching\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d8fab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03d8fab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of two-way matching:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase Order: Company ABC orders 100 products from supplier XYZ. The PO specifies that each product costs $50, totaling $5,000.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier Invoice: XYZ sends an invoice requesting payment of $5,000 for 100 products.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two-Way Matching: The AP department compares the two critical documents\u2014the PO and the Invoice. Both documents must match in terms of quantity and value.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment: If the PO and Invoice match, ABC pays XYZ without needing to reconcile a goods receipt.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f5b971 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f5b971\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd2360c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd2360c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c9631d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c9631d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What is Three-Way Matching in Accounts Payable (AP)?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1458444 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1458444\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike two-way matching, which compares only the PO with the invoice, three-way matching includes an additional document: the goods receipt. Specifically, in three-way matching, the AP team verifies not only the PO and Invoice but also the goods receipt to confirm that the delivered goods match the order.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This method helps identify and prevent discrepancies or fraud, such as paying for undelivered items or incorrect quantities or values. Between 2 way and 3 way matching reconciliation, 3-way reconciliation is preferred because of its higher accuracy and reduced risk of incorrect payment. However, both 2 way and 3 way matching methods have their merits depending on company size, systems, and business relationships.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cf3bb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9cf3bb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Three-way-matching.png\" title=\"Three-way matching\" alt=\"Three-way matching\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ef2936 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ef2936\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example of three-way matching:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase Order: Company ABC orders 100 products from supplier XYZ. The PO specifies that each product costs $50, totaling $5,000.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supplier Invoice: XYZ sends an invoice requesting payment of $5,000 for 100 products.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goods Receipt: ABC receives the goods from XYZ and records a receipt confirming all 100 products were delivered.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three-Way Matching: The AP team compares the PO, Invoice, and Goods Receipt to ensure accuracy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment: Only after all three documents align in quantity and value does ABC proceed with payment to XYZ.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa57413 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fa57413\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-412571c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"412571c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c48596 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0c48596\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why is Manual Matching Harmful to Businesses?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48b6ce0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48b6ce0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2 way and 3 way matching document reconciliation in the AP process is important and impacts a number of other business workflows. Yet, many businesses still rely on manual processes for this task. According to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpapracticeadvisor.com\/2021\/06\/28\/ap-automation-is-taking-off-in-small-and-mid-sized-businesses\/44409\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CPA Practice Advisor<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, many organizations have yet to prioritize AP automation. Only 10% of businesses have fully automated their AP process, and just 38% of SMBs have partially automated it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manual matching incurs significant costs for businesses. On average, processing each invoice <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpapracticeadvisor.com\/2021\/06\/28\/ap-automation-is-taking-off-in-small-and-mid-sized-businesses\/44409\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">manually costs $11, sometimes as high as $25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Additionally, payment methods like writing checks or handling postal mail add another $6 per transaction. For companies handling hundreds of thousands of invoices annually, these costs escalate rapidly, alongside risks such as late payment penalties or missed early payment discounts.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, manual data entry and reconciliation are prone to errors and fraud. Common issues such as data input mistakes or duplicate payments not only result in financial losses but also increase workload pressures. Limited visibility into invoice status and cash flow further hampers business control, reducing flexibility in managing expenses and finances.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, manual processes harm supplier relationships. Late payments or errors can erode trust, disrupt supply chains, and limit future collaboration opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29f5f6e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"29f5f6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0649a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f0649a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07d2c3b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07d2c3b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Automating AP as a Key Business Advantage<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31cc981 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31cc981\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the adoption rate of AP automation by businesses remains low and 2 way and 3 way matching reconciliation is still common, a fundamental shift is taking place today.. Today, as customer-focused and front-office technologies become widespread, CFOs are shifting their focus to back-office automation, particularly AP, to boost efficiency and cut costs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accountants, CFOs, and other business leaders are recognizing the value that AP automation brings to companies of all sizes. Automation has helped them reduce AP-related costs by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpapracticeadvisor.com\/2021\/06\/28\/ap-automation-is-taking-off-in-small-and-mid-sized-businesses\/44409\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over 75% and achieve ROI within 3\u20134 months<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Businesses can also generate revenue by leveraging virtual cards offering cashback.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automating the AP process marks a significant leap in financial management, enabling businesses to process invoices and payments quickly and accurately. Invoices are sent directly to a management system where buyers can monitor and control all data. This process not only increases <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/accounts-payable-automation-report\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">operational efficiency by up to 73% but also reduces costs by up to 81%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optimized process begins with the buyer issuing a clear purchase order, documenting the total payment due. This order is electronically sent to approved suppliers, ensuring transparency and control from the outset. When suppliers send electronic invoices, the system automatically reconciles the information. 2 way and 3 way matching is performed seamlessly, eliminating manual errors.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once an invoice is approved, payments are made via various methods, such as checks, wire transfers, or international payments. The entire process is streamlined, removing the need for manual paperwork. Additionally, the system provides comprehensive tracking, allowing businesses to monitor every payment detail, reduce surprises, and promptly identify potential discrepancies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of automated 2 way and 3 way matching reconciliation go beyond saving time and money. Automation enhances supplier relationships through on-time payments and strengthens cash flow management. It also enables informed financial decision-making based on accurate, up-to-date data. With these advantages, AP automation is not just a trend but a strategic necessity, driving businesses forward in today\u2019s competitive landscape.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3fcb70 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e3fcb70\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e7c510 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e7c510\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aad70fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aad70fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AFusion \u2013 Your Partner in AP Automation Solutions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2aba263 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2aba263\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AFusion specializes in providing outsourcing solutions to\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"color: #009b4a; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/en\/end-to-end-ap-automation-solution-for-your-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">automate AP processes<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0including 2 way and 3 way matching reconciliation. Contact <\/span><a style=\"color: #009b4a; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/afusion.ai\/en\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AFusion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> today to experience tailored AP automation solutions designed specifically for your business operations. Don\u2019t waste time and resources on manual paperwork! Technology is the key to maintaining a competitive edge and avoiding falling behind. You\u2019ll be amazed by the outstanding benefits that modern technology solutions can deliver. <\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Importance Of 2 Way And 3 Way Matching: Time To End Manual Processes In the Accounts Payable (AP) management process, 2 way and 3 way matching\u00a0play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy of purchasing and payment transactions. 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