What “Know Your Vendor” Compliance Actually Requires: Beyond the W-9
Ask most AP teams what vendor compliance looks like, and they'll point to the W-9.
Vendor Verification
Know Before You Pay
Authenticating who vendors are before data hits your ERP isn't optional—it's the whole game.
The Know Your Vendor Checklist: How to Authenticate Vendor Identity Before the First Payment
Most AP teams have some version of a vendor setup process. What most don't have is a vendor authentication process.
What It Actually Means to ‘Know Your Vendor’ in 2026
The phrase "know your vendor" has been circulating in AP and procurement circles for years. It sounds straightforward. It sounds like something most organizations already do.
Supplier Portal Software: Identifying What You Need
Supplier portal software has become a standard part of the AP technology stack. Most mid-market and enterprise organizations now have some form of vendor-facing portal, a place where suppliers can…
What Should Your Vendor System Actually Do? The Capabilities Most Organizations Discover Too Late
Most organizations don't go looking for a better vendor system until something breaks.
Ready or Not: How to prep for a Vendor Master File Audit
A vendor master file audit examines how your organization creates, changes, authenticates, and retires vendor records, and whether the controls around those records actually hold. Preparing means proving those controls…
Vendor Onboarding vs. Vendor Identity: The Problem With Treating Them As The Same Thing
Ask most AP teams how they authenticate their vendors, and they'll describe their onboarding process.
What Is Vendor Identity Authentication? Your Payment Security Depends on It
Every year, accounts payable teams process millions of payments to vendors they can't fully authenticate. They trust the data in their ERP. They trust the form that was filled out.…
Scaling Enterprise Bank Account Validation to Reduce Payment Risk
Enterprise bank account validation is having a moment. Why? Digital payments have dramatically changed how organizations move money. Today, large enterprises process thousands—or even millions—of supplier payments each year. Automated…
The Nacha Deadline Is Here. Now the Real Work Begins
Today, June 22, 2026, the second phase of Nacha's ACH rule change takes effect. Every non-consumer ACH originator is now required to verify supplier bank account ownership before sending payments…