What is Vendor Fraud and How Do Manual Processes Put Me at Risk?
What is vendor fraud, exactly?
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Takes, breakdowns, and hard truths about vendor identity and AP.
Building a Fraud-Resilient Vendor Risk Management Program: From Culture to Conversation
Vendor fraud is no longer a niche problem—it’s a boardroom issue. In an era of AI-powered impersonation scams, email-based vendor fraud, and business email compromise (BEC), every organization needs a…
Six Vendor Management Best Practices for Strategic Value Creation
As we are well into the 21st century, it should come as no surprise that following vendor management best practices means evolving beyond administrative duties to encompass more strategic, analytical…
Your Account Validation is Flawed. Here’s Why.
Let’s talk about a quiet troublemaker in your vendor onboarding process: account validation.
Your Annual Vendor Compliance Management Planning Calendar
Let’s face it—vendor compliance management is high-pressure and high-stakes, even for the most organized teams. Between annual reviews, policy updates, and audit prep, it’s easy to lose track of what…
What is Bank Account Verification and Why Should I Care?
Picture this: You’ve just approved a $150,000 payment to what you thought was a long-time vendor. You sip your coffee, breathe a sigh of relief, and go on with your…
Why Vendor Risk Management for Government Agencies is Critical in 2025
Government agencies are more dependent than ever on third-party vendors. Whether it’s IT infrastructure, public works, or defense contracts, vendors play a critical role in keeping government operations running. But…
Nacha’s Upcoming Rule Change: What You Need to Know
If you’re in charge of vendor payments, treasury, or compliance, you’ve probably heard the buzz: Nacha is rolling out significant updates to the ACH Operating Rules, with full compliance expected…
Making “Business Identity Verified” the Standard
Vendor fraud is on the rise—getting business identity verified can stop it. You’ve got procurement platforms, ERP systems, disbursement tools, and probably a cyber insurance policy too. So why does…
The Hidden Costs of Manual Vendor Onboarding in Higher Education
Vendor relationships are the unsung heroes keeping institutions running smoothly, but what are the costs of manual vendor onboarding in higher education? Vendors play a pivotal role, whether they’re supplying…