Before automating an AP process, whether it be invoices, payments, or expense reports, one of the most important things to do first is to figure out the current cost of whatever it is you want to automate. There is simply no way to determine whether you can save money with any automation solution unless you know your current cost. Depending on the size of the department, calculating costs can range from extremely simple (AP salaries and benefits divided by number of items processed) to quite complex.





