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Vendor compliance, AP fraud prevention, and accounts payable best practices.

1099 Vendor Onboarding Checklist: W-9, TIN Matching, Classification and Payment Controls

August 6, 2026 · 14 min read

A complete checklist for AP teams covering W-9 collection, TIN matching, 1099 classification, payment-method exclusions, sanctions screening, and bank-account authentication — with the 2026 threshold changes explained.

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Vendor Onboarding Checklist for AP Teams: W-9 & COI

July 19, 2026 · 15 min read

Every step AP teams need before paying a new vendor: W-9, TIN verification, COI, bank account verification, OFAC screening, and approval sign-offs.

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Nacha 2026 Fraud Rule: What AP Teams Must Do

July 19, 2026 · 7 min read

Nacha Phase 2 took effect June 22, 2026, requiring ACH fraud detection for all originators. Here is what AP teams need to know and do right now.

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AI Invoice Fraud 2026: Protect Your AP Team

July 19, 2026 · 8 min read

76% of US organizations faced payment fraud in 2025. AI-generated invoices and deepfake BEC are rising fast. Here are the controls that still work.

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1099-NEC 2026: What AP Teams Must Do Now

July 19, 2026 · 7 min read

The 1099-NEC threshold rises from $600 to $2,000 for 2026, with new IRS form fields. What AP teams need to update before the January 31 deadline.

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QuickBooks Online + BILL: AP Integration Guide

July 14, 2026 · 8 min read

QBO and BILL form a powerful AP stack — but compliance gaps remain. Learn how the integration works and where your team needs extra controls.

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The AP Team's Guide to Vendor Fraud Prevention

July 9, 2026 · 13 min read

Vendor fraud costs U.S. businesses billions yearly. Learn to spot BEC, ghost vendors, and billing schemes — and the AP controls that stop them.

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