Zoho Books is a cloud-based accounting software designed for small and medium-sized businesses to manage their finances and automate various accounting tasks. It helps businesses streamline their financial operations, ensuring smooth accounting and financial management
Purchase Order (PO) Creation
Review Quotes/Proposals: Based on responses, the best vendor is selected.
PO Generation: A formal purchase order is created and sent to the chosen vendor, detailing the items, quantity, price, and delivery terms.
Vendor Confirmation: The vendor confirms the order and delivery timeline.
Order Fulfillment
Vendor Ships Goods/Services: The vendor processes and ships the order or starts providing the service.
Receipt of Goods/Services: The organization receives and inspects the delivered goods/services to ensure they meet the requirements.
Invoice and Payment
Invoice Review: The purchasing team or finance department reviews the invoice to ensure it matches the purchase order and delivery receipt.
Approval for Payment: If the invoice is accurate, it is sent for payment approval.
Payment Processing: The payment is processed, and the vendor is paid based on the agreed terms.
Record Keeping and Reporting
Documentation: All documents (purchase orders, invoices, receipts) are filed or logged for record-keeping and auditing purposes.
Review and Reporting: Regular reviews are conducted to assess the effectiveness of the purchasing process and track spending.
Branch accounting refers to the method of accounting used by companies that have multiple branches or locations. This accounting process helps a business track and manage financial transactions separately for each branch, while consolidating them into the company's overall financial statements.