AP Control is much more than getting your processing systems in order, extra controls are very important . 

Interesting contribution over the significance of reviewing constantly the organization's master list from the registration process to compliance check of accurate data.

Have a summary view of disbursement systems is more important nowadays since multiple, remote locations exist for most of the companies.

Paying invoices with available discounts in places for advance payments can give substantial return of investments over a year and help maintaining sound relationship with vendors and good rating.

This is very interesting, as having been on the side of a team who uncovered intentional fraud due to lack of security on the vendor master records and bank account details, I agree with most points raised. Too many fingers in the pie also causes all kind of problems.

Recently a target for fraud, although no loss suffered, we have introduced new procedures for the onboarding of new supplier accounts.  This article backs up our new process of taking greater control of the supplier master list.

Excellent article.

As Audit manager I totally agree with the best practices and understand the frustrations that using supposed "automated systems" brings as there is a lot of cost leakage that goes under the radar.