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Learn the benefits of using AR automation in Dynamics 365 Finance and how it simplifies the accounts receivable process.
Aaron Klein
Introduction
In this blog post, we explore the benefits of Accounts Receivable (AR) automation in Dynamics 365 Finance. Specifically highlighting how AR automation can help your organization improve their financial operations.
From invoicing to payment processing, accounts receivable can be time-consuming and prone to manual errors. Microsoft Dynamics 365 provides invaluable automation tools to help businesses streamline their accounts receivable processes in the cloud. In addition Dynamics 365 Finance provides end-to-end workflows, automates invoice creation, tracking, and dunning processes.
What is Accounts Receivable?
Interested in learning more about A/R? Read: Streamlining Your Accounts Receivable Process With Automation
Benefits of Automating Accounts Receivable
- Increased efficiency and productivity - Automation of the billing and payment processes reduces manual labor, allowing employees to focus on more value-adding activities.
- Improved accuracy and reduced errors - Automation eliminates manual errors and increases the accuracy of billing and payment information.
- Streamlined billing and payment processes - Automated processes enable faster and more efficient billing and payment cycles.
- Enhanced customer experience - Accounts receivable automation enables businesses to provide their customers with an improved billing experience through more accurate and timely invoices and payments.
- Improved cash flow management - Automated processes help businesses to better manage their cash flow and make more informed financial decisions.
Interested in learning more? Read: Streamlining Your Accounts Receivable Process With Automation
Understanding Dynamics 365 Finance
How Accounts Receivable Works Within Dynamics 365
Key Features of AR Automation in Microsoft D365 Finance
Automated Invoicing
- Automated invoicing in Dynamics 365 Finance streamlines the creation and delivery of invoices. This allows users to quickly generate invoices based on pre-defined templates and then have them automatically sent out to customers without any manual intervention. Dynamics 365 Finance also provides a comprehensive suite of tools to help manage and track the invoicing process, such as invoice reminders and real-time tracking of payments. Automating the invoicing process helps to reduce time and cost associated with manual invoicing. This helps to ensure that customers receive invoices quickly and accurately.
Credit and collections management
- Dynamics 365 Finance offers credit and collections management. Credit and collections management is the process of managing customer accounts receivable and the collection of payments. This includes setting credit limits, monitoring customer payment patterns, issuing invoices, sending payment reminders, and contacting customers for payment. It also includes tracking payments, reconciling accounts, and managing debtors. With D365 Finance, companies can automate their accounts receivable process by streamlining their credit and collections management. This allows for faster and more accurate customer payments.
Cash application and receipt management
- Cash Application and Receipt Management in Dynamics 365 Finance is a process that allows the automated matching of customer invoices with payments received. It allows companies to quickly identify and process payments, ensuring that customer accounts are settled accurately and quickly. This reduces the number of manual processes involved as well as the amount of time it takes to process payments. Cash application and receipt management features allow users to match payments to invoices in a few clicks. Additionally, users can set up customer payment plans and use automated reconciliation to ensure accuracy and reduce manual processing.
Customer account management
- This feature provides businesses with a comprehensive view of their customer accounts, including billing and payment information. Customer Account Management in Dynamics 365 Finance is the process of controlling and maintaining an organization's customer accounts. This includes setting up and managing customer accounts, tracking customer activity, and managing customer information. It also includes setting up payment terms, payment methods, and payment schedules. Additionally, it includes managing customer credit limits, managing customer invoices, and tracking customer payments. Ultimately, customer account management ensures that a business is able to efficiently manage customer accounts and maintain customer relationships.
Dispute Management
- Dispute management in Dynamics 365 Finance is a suite of tools that helps organizations to manage customer disputes quickly and efficiently. It provides a central repository for all dispute information, enabling companies to track dispute status, resolve disputes, and maintain an audit trail of all dispute activity. Dispute management in Dynamics 365 Finance also allows users to automate dispute resolution, streamline dispute resolution processes, and ensure accurate data capture. Additionally, it provides visibility into dispute resolution costs and timelines, which allows companies to better manage their customer dispute resolution process.
Reporting and analytics
- This feature provides businesses with real-time reporting and analytics on their Accounts Receivable processes, enabling them to make informed decisions.
How Using AR Automation within D365 Drives Growth
Improved Cash Flow Management – With accounts receivable automation within Dynamics 365’s businesses can quickly and easily manage customer payments, reducing the risk of late payments and improving cash flow. Real-time access to customer payment history allows for data-driven decisions, ensuring that businesses have the information they need to manage their finances effectively.
Streamlined Invoicing and Payment Processes – The automation capabilities of Dynamics 365’s accounts receivable module streamline the invoicing and payment processes, freeing up valuable time and resources that would otherwise be spent on manual tasks. This enables businesses to focus on more strategic tasks and drive growth.
Improved Customer Relationships – The ability to create custom payment plans in Dynamics 365’s accounts receivable module helps businesses to accommodate their customers’ payment needs, ultimately improving customer relationships. This leads to increased customer satisfaction, repeat business, and positive word-of-mouth referrals, all of which drive growth.
Closing
In conclusion, the accounts receivable module within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance is a powerful tool that streamlines the accounts receivable process and improves overall efficiency. With its advanced features such as automated invoicing, cash application, and dispute management, your organization can increase accuracy, reduce manual errors, and free up time to focus on more strategic initiatives.
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