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  1. SAP Concur Blog

    How Higher Ed is Managing Invoices and Expenses in the New Normal

    The SAP Concur blog discusses challenges faced by higher education finance departments in remote work environments, including unexpected expenses, a surge in invoices and reimbursement requests, and traditional policies that don't fit. The article emphasizes automation, integration, and digitization as key solutions, enabling streamlined workflows, AI-driven auditing, and real-time visibility to control costs and improve compliance.

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    SAP Concur Launches 'Surge Blanket Travel' to Help Federal Government Respond to Simultaneous Disas…

    A SAP Concur blog post introduces its 'Surge Blanket Travel' functionality, designed to help federal government agencies rapidly and efficiently deploy large numbers of relief personnel during simultaneous disasters. The article recounts the record-setting disaster year of 2017 and notes that the previous paper-based travel authorization process was inefficient. The new functionality allows for the deployment of personnel from multiple origins to a common crisis destination using a single travel authorization, enabling a reliable, scalable, compliant, auditable, and agile response.

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    SAP Concur: Cash vs. Credit Card Spend: Does it Really Impact Corporate Savings?

    SAP Concur published a blog post discussing the impact of cash versus credit card spending on corporate savings. The article notes that non-compliant cash spending is difficult to track and can lead to fraud and waste. In contrast, card payments are cheaper, easier to track, and provide better data quality and corporate rebates. It cites Harvard Business Review data indicating that organizations can almost always find 15% to 20% of spending that hasn't been managed closely.

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    SAP Concur Releases eBook on the Cost of Doing Nothing in Expense Management

    SAP Concur has released a new eBook, "Why SAP Concur? And the Cost of Doing Nothing," discussing the risks of not investing in automated expense, travel, and invoice management. The article states that 75% of finance leaders say their business often exceeds expense, travel, and invoice budgets; manual processes and siloed data can lead to wasted time, lost productivity, unclaimed VAT, and spiraling costs. SAP Concur says its cloud-based and mobile-optimized tools can help automate processes, increase compliance, and reduce fraud risk.

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    SAP Concur Podcast: Building a Resilient Travel and Expense Program

    SAP Concur released a podcast where Marchelle Klippenstein, VP of the Value Experience Group at SAP Concur, and Katheryn Nolfo, Consulting Director at Huron Consulting Group, discussed how organizations can build resilient travel and expense programs to prepare for the next disruption. Key points include: organizations are shifting from measuring the ROI of travel to the Return on Travel (ROT), with a greater focus on employee safety and well-being. Additionally, car rental costs have increased due to rental companies reducing their fleets during the pandemic, leading to higher demand and lower supply. Companies are also re-emphasizing pre-approval processes and managing home office expendi…

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    3 Ways Technology Can Modernize Employee Spend for State and Local Government

    The article discusses slow adoption of cloud technology for employee spend management in state and local government, citing a GCN survey where 47% of employees said lack of leadership prioritization was the main reason and 80% of respondents said their agency was not open to adopting cloud-based solutions. It outlines three ways technology can help: control employee spend and reduce costs, increase productivity and achieve scalability, and reduce fraud, waste, and abuse. Data cited includes 40% of public sector employees still using pen and paper, over 80% saying expense approval takes two weeks or more, and ACFE finding 18.7% of employee fraud occurs in government entities in 2018.

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    SAP Concur: Shifting Mileage Programs for the Work-From-Anywhere Lifestyle

    SAP Concur and Motus experts discuss adjusting mileage programs amid the work-from-anywhere trend. The IRS mileage standard is based on prior-year costs and may not reflect actual employee expenses. The fixed and variable rate (FAVR) method uses current and location-based costs, offering more accuracy and fairness. Mileage is a top-10 expense category in many industries.

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    SAP Concur Podcast: Optimizing Spend Management Systems for Global Expansion

    A SAP Concur podcast features Kara Bernard, Managing Director of the Lyndon Group, discussing how organizations can optimize spend management systems for post-pandemic global business needs. Topics include ERP migrations, M&A, system configuration for global expansion, policy development, change management, and using data to optimize spend. The Lyndon Group received the SAP Concur Partner Growth Award for implementing 27 certified projects in 2020.

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    Manage City Government Expenses and AP More Effectively with Automation

    SAP Concur published an article discussing how city governments can improve efficiency through automated expense and accounts payable management. The article notes that remote work and paper invoice backlogs increase management challenges, and recommends integrated expense and AP systems to control costs, track employee spending, and simplify budget management. Automation can increase productivity, reduce errors, improve cash flow, enhance compliance, and reduce fraud risk.

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    SAP Concur: How Technology Can Prevent Fraud and Save Businesses Money

    SAP Concur published a blog post discussing how technology can help businesses prevent fraud and save money. The article cites a report from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) estimating $7.1 billion in annual losses due to internal fraud, with the average organization losing 5% of its annual revenue. It notes that small and mid-size businesses face higher risks of duplicate invoices and recommends preventing fraud through automated expense management, mobile solutions, and clear policies.

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    Taking Another Look: Work From Home Edition

    SAP Concur notes that the pandemic has led many organizations to revisit work models and employee benefits, and work-from-home arrangements may become the future norm. The article asks whether companies have given enough thought to the business expenses incurred by work-from-home employees, and invites readers to download a white paper on expense management considerations related to work-from-home policies.

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    SAP Concur: Automating AP Processes Eases the AP Team's Workload All Year Long

    In an AP Recognition Week post, SAP Concur notes that accounts payable (AP) is often the last line of defense for small and midsize businesses (SMBs) managing cash flow. Many AP teams still handle paper invoices with convoluted workflows and non-disaster-proof storage. The post states that most SMBs it works with process around 600 invoices per month, at least half arriving as paper, causing heavy manual data entry, approvals, and reconciliation. SAP Concur recommends cloud-based AP tools such as Concur Invoice to automate invoice receipt, processing, payment management, and settlement, enabling faster audits, better cash flow management, and increased spend visibility.

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    Be Ready for Brexit, Whatever the Outcome

    A SAP Concur blog post advises UK SMBs to prepare for Brexit, whatever the outcome. It notes that businesses trading with or traveling to the EU may need to adjust travel, expense, and invoice processes. Specific recommendations include updating travel policies, considering prepaid currency cards, and preparing for changes to VAT refund processes.

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    SAP Concur: Are Your Systems Ready to Scale as You Grow?

    A SAP Concur blog post argues that many corporate expense and invoice processes were originally quick fixes and may no longer be fit for purpose as businesses grow. It recommends automation, cloud-based tools, and customizable integrated solutions to improve scalability. A customer case notes invoice approvals taking days and high paper and storage costs. A study cited found finance teams using automated T&E solutions saw a 15% reduction in time spent processing expense reports, while invoice management users saw a 16% reduction.

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    SAP Concur: Prevent Year-End Financial Reporting Meltdowns with Automated Expense Management

    SAP Concur's blog notes that finance departments often scramble to account for employee expenses during year-end reporting. It recommends reviewing the end-to-end expense process, clarifying responsibilities, and adopting automation to increase visibility. An automated system can track expenses in real time and support mobile receipt submission, speeding up reimbursement and reducing non-compliance and fraud risks.

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    ACFE Expert: Strengthen Internal Anti-Fraud Controls in Economic Uncertainty

    A SAP Concur blog post cites ACFE President Bruce Dorris: the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic instability will not only increase levels of fraud but also lead to more discoveries of existing fraud. The post recommends organizations bolster internal controls to mitigate fraud, focusing on detecting and preventing fraud in expense, invoice, and other employee spend areas, and references the ACFE 2022 Report to the Nations on Occupational Fraud and Abuse.

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    How to Accurately Capture Mileage Driven for Work

    A SAP Concur blog post notes that mileage reimbursement is one of the largest categories of employee spend, with U.S. businesses spending more than $1.95 billion on mileage reimbursement in 2017. Manual mileage tracking is error-prone: employees may forget to record, deviate from routes, or pad claims. SAP Concur offers Concur Drive, which tracks mileage automatically or manually using phone GPS and sensors, integrates with Google Maps, and provides a transparent audit trail to simplify compliance and VAT reclaim.

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    Regain Your Sanity with Concur Travel and Expense

    A SAP Concur blog post opens with the idea that doing the same thing repeatedly while expecting different results is futile, arguing that companies relying on manual processes and outdated systems will not see unexpected spend, poor productivity and employee dissatisfaction resolve themselves. It says travel and expense is often the second-largest spend for businesses, and that Concur Expense and Concur Travel help review consolidated reliable data, spot cost-saving opportunities, and improve policy compliance, productivity and employee satisfaction.

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    Moving from Manual to Mobile: A Sound Business Decision

    This SAP Concur blog post emphasizes that moving from manual expense management to automated, cloud-based solutions saves time and improves competitiveness. Automation allows teams to spend less time on expense reports and invoice reconciliation, focusing on strategic matters. Mobile capabilities further boost productivity, with 57% of SMBs reporting over 50% of employees using mobile devices for business.

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    SAP Concur: Manual Expense Processes May Be Holding Small Businesses Back

    A SAP Concur blog post argues that small businesses still tracking expenses manually may miss opportunities due to poor visibility and inefficient processes. It recommends cloud-based automated spend management so employees can file expenses on the road and managers can see up-to-date data in real time. The post suggests estimating manual-process cost as hours spent multiplied by employee hourly wage, and stresses that automation enhances existing processes, so companies should first fix or create an expense policy before automating.

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    SAP Concur Podcast: Practical Steps for Sustainable Corporate Travel

    An SAP Concur podcast conversation with TCG discusses how organizations can travel more sustainably as business travel returns. TCG's Sally Crotty notes that Scope 3 emissions (greenhouse gas emissions generated by a company's value chain) were drastically reduced overnight during the pandemic, and that companies are now assessing their need to travel and changing policies. TCG takes a Total Cost of Ownership approach, with its TCO-TMPE® program comprising 18 components including sustainability. SAP Concur's Ryan Hamilton says the goal is not necessarily to travel less but to travel better, and notes SAP Concur solutions can help in four key areas: reporting, raising employee awareness, gui…

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    SAP Concur: Three Bad Habits Holding Back Business Growth

    SAP Concur blog identifies three internal barriers to business growth: paper-based expense and invoice processes, lack of policy compliance, and unapproved spend. It cites research that automation speeds up expense approval by up to 80%, and gives examples: London charity Thames Reach moved to SAP Concur and reduced filing from a six-foot-high cabinet to a concertina file in the first six months; customer RED found £27,000 spent with Amazon last year was all unapproved and has now moved to a single Amazon Business account.

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    SAP Concur: How to Find the Right Solution to Automate Accounts Payable for Your SMB

    A SAP Concur blog post offers guidance for SMBs on selecting accounts payable (AP) automation solutions. Citing AMI-Partners, it notes the typical SMB works with 190 suppliers and vendors, generating 2,280 checks annually if one check per vendor per month; 42% of surveyed SMBs report invoice reconciliation errors; and accounting or finance staff spend 14% of their time each week processing invoices, more than five hours per employee per week. The post recommends choosing a solution that achieves complete paperless automation, automatically captures invoices, supports mobile apps for iOS and Android, provides standard reports and built-in metrics tools, and covers the entire invoice manageme…

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    Small Business Growth Tips: Keep Overhead Low

    SAP Concur blog shares small business growth tips, emphasizing cost control for expansion. Citing a report by SAP Concur and Oxford Economics, 93% of cost-conscious SMB executives agree they have the right platforms and systems to adapt to growth, versus 79% of less cost-conscious executives. SMBs that do not prioritize spending face administrative issues (59%), increased travel and expense reporting (52%), onboarding problems (48%), and digital security challenges (45%).

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    Calculating Mileage Doesn't Have to Be Painful

    SAP Concur introduces Concur Drive, a feature within the SAP Concur mobile app that uses phone GPS to automatically and accurately calculate mileage and create logs. Users can turn logs into expense line items with a button-press, and Concur Drive notifies them of missed entries to avoid losing reimbursements. Integrated with Concur Expense, it simplifies and speeds up the reimbursement process.

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    Enhancing Employee Experience: Automating Travel and Expense Management

    A SAP Concur blog post emphasizes that amid rising employee turnover, companies should enhance employee experience by automating travel and expense management. It suggests finance and IT leaders collaborate, listen to employee feedback, adopt cloud solutions to streamline processes, and offer flexible work arrangements. Automation enables employees to submit and approve expenses from anywhere, reducing manual work and increasing efficiency. Additionally, companies should show care through gifts, events, and updating policies.

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    How Fraudsters Find Weak Links in Employee Spend Areas

    The article states that inefficient, antiquated travel and spend management exposes organizations to substantial fraud and noncompliance risks. FCPA violations have resulted in penalties of $965M for a European telco, $800M for a multinational technology company, and $795M for a global telecom. ACFE found that companies using data monitoring and analysis technology had 52% lower losses and 58% faster detection. CenterPoint Energy used modern expense reporting to uncover a fraud scheme spanning over a decade.

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    Proactively Mitigating FCPA Risk in a Global Business Landscape

    A SAP Concur blog post states that the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) anti-bribery provisions prohibit giving anything of value to a foreign official to obtain or retain business, and enforcement actions often involve leisure activities such as travel, meals, gifts and entertainment. It says the definition of government official extends to employees of government departments or agencies, state-owned enterprises, healthcare providers and even third-party consultants helping plan hospitality events. It outlines five compliance steps: understanding your business network, implementing controls, maintaining clear records, building a comprehensive audit process and educating on clear polici…

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    Four Best Practices for Travel Return at Higher Education Institutions

    SAP Concur blog outlines four best practices for higher education institutions returning to travel: 1) Create a cross-campus travel working group including risk management, finance, and academic stakeholders; 2) Consider mandating TMC use for itinerary transparency, supplier discounts, and compliance visibility; 3) Develop new travel approval guidelines including pre-trip approval and COVID-19 risk considerations; 4) Improve back-office efficiency using Concur Invoice to automate invoice processing and eliminate data silos.

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    SAP Concur: How Procurement Executives Can Plan for the Return to Travel

    The SAP Concur blog outlines planning considerations for procurement and corporate travel executives as business travel resumes after the pandemic. It argues companies must balance employee health and safety, cost control, and supplier financial health, and recommends phased travel resumption, stronger cross-departmental coordination, and updated travel and expense policies. It also references the TAMS industry standards, pre-trip approval trends, and tax and compliance issues triggered by travel.

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    How to Control Government Employee Spend

    SAP Concur published a blog post discussing how the public sector can control employee spend and combat fraud. The article notes that managing taxpayer dollars comes with heightened responsibility and public scrutiny, and the shift to remote work requires re-evaluating spend processes. Decentralized spending, manual processes, and poor data integration are key factors leading to errors or fraud. Automating spend processes helps agencies create built-in policies that flag inappropriate expenses before reimbursement, reducing mistakes and potential fraud.

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    TCG Consulting Expands Partnership with SAP Concur

    TCG Consulting announced an expanded partnership with SAP Concur in 2019 and beyond. Members of its leadership and delivery teams have received Certified Implementation Partner (CIP) accreditation and will complete Certified Consulting Partner (CCP) accreditation before the end of 2019. TCG uses its patented TCO-TMPE® approach to help clients optimize travel, meetings, payment, and expense programs.

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    Comdata Announces Integrated Virtual Card Solution for Businesses Using Concur Invoice

    Comdata has unveiled a native integration with Concur Invoice, offering businesses a streamlined, paperless way to receive supplier invoices and execute secure electronic payments. Through Comdata's integration with the Mastercard network, clients earn rebates on invoice payments. The solution works with a client's ERP or accounting system, allowing existing approvals and workflows to be retained.