# Accounting

## [Why Cost Accounting and Activity-Based Costing Depend on Better Invoice Workflows](/content/blog/accounting/cost-accounting-activity-based-costing/index.html)

It’s the second week of close. Your team is still untangling cost allocations, chasing stakeholders over email, rebuilding split logic in spreadsheets, and posting journal… [read more](/content/blog/accounting/cost-accounting-activity-based-costing/index.html)

## [1099 Season Exposes the Accounts Payable Process Gaps You’ve Been Living With All Year](/content/blog/accounting/1099-accounts-payable-process-gaps/index.html)

It’s the last week of January. Your 1099 deadline is in days. And your calendar for the week? Blocked. Vendor calls pushed to February. Strategic… [read more](/content/blog/accounting/1099-accounts-payable-process-gaps/index.html)

## [BSM explained: A guide to business spend management](/content/blog/accounting/business-spend-management-ultimate-strategy-guide/index.html)

Master cash flow management and better business decisions. Learn all about business spend management (BSM) so you can stay on top of expenditures.

## [How CFOs can optimize operating cash flow](/content/blog/leadership/how-cfos-can-improve-cash-management/index.html)

Learn how you can leverage AP automation to improve working capital management and gain more control over operating cash flow.

## [Track small business expenses in 6 easy steps](/content/blog/accounting/track-small-business-expenses/index.html)

Get on top of your expenditures! Follow these six steps to track and manage your small business expenses today.

## [3 Challenges Accountants Face and How To Solve Them Like a Pro](/content/blog/accounting/3-challenges-accountants-face-and-how-to-solve-them-like-a-pro/index.html)

Discover how accountants can overcome complex company structures, compliance demands, and outdated systems with AP automation.

## [4 Tax Concepts That Are Often Misunderstood](/content/blog/accounting/4-tax-concepts-that-are-often-misunderstood/index.html)

Tax laws change constantly, which makes tax preparation a challenge each year. However, there are some tax concepts that don’t change a great deal from… [read more](/content/blog/accounting/4-tax-concepts-that-are-often-misunderstood/index.html)

## [ERP Modules and Integrations: Our Complete Field Guide](/content/blog/accounting/erp-modules-integrations/index.html)

The right ERP modules and integrations can save you time and money and give your business incredible flexibility and agility. Read our complete guide to…

## [Our Quick Guide to ERP Finance Modules](/content/blog/accounting/erp-finance-modules/index.html)

Get the facts on ERP finance modules and third-party integrations so you can understand how they work and how they can help your business.

## [7 Auditing and Compliance Challenges – and How Stampli Can Help](/content/blog/accounting/7-auditing-and-compliance-challenges-and-how-stampli-can-help/index.html)

CFOs face a number of risks, and the most important risks have changed in recent years. Here are seven auditing and compliance issues that relate… [read more](/content/blog/accounting/7-auditing-and-compliance-challenges-and-how-stampli-can-help/index.html)

## [Controlling Variable Costs: Strategies to Manage Variable Costs](/content/blog/accounting/controlling-variable-costs/index.html)

The average business incurs many variable costs in the course of operations. Here are some strategies for controlling and reducing these expenses.

## [How to Improve Your SaaS Vendor Management Process](/content/blog/accounting/saas-vendor-management-process/index.html)

If you’re a business these days, chances are you have dozens, if not hundreds of SaaS subscriptions. Here are some SaaS vendor management tips.

## [5 Accounting Issues That Are Often Misunderstood](/content/blog/accounting/accounting-issues-misunderstood/index.html)

Accounting departments have access to dozens of reports and hundreds of financial ratios, and it may be difficult to understand all of the data. Staff… [read more](/content/blog/accounting/accounting-issues-misunderstood/index.html)

## [How Expense Management Software Helps Your Company Conquer Spend](/content/blog/accounting/how-expense-management-software-helps-your-company-conquer-spend/index.html)

Feeling the pressure to closely monitor company spending and pen and paper or spreadsheets aren’t enough? Here’s how expense management software can help.