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Sep 9Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: Eight Key Questions to Review Your T&E Program

    SAP Concur published a blog urging finance leaders to periodically review their travel and expense (T&E) programs, offering eight key questions: whether T&E is defined consistently, whether spend can be managed in hybrid and remote settings, spend agility, fraud reduction, whether compliance protects both company and employees, whether the T&E system needs change, whether employees will actually follow the expense policy, and whether the right tools measure success. It notes employees use more payment methods and categories, and that without visibility and controls, spend data scatters, compliance slips and costs rise, citing that companies lose an average of 5% of annual revenue to fraud.

Aug 18Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Why Mid-Market Finance Leaders Are Rethinking Expense Policies

    SAP Concur argues that amid hybrid work, rising compliance risks and tighter margins, expense policies are shifting from paperwork to a strategic asset. It lists three signs of an outdated policy: teams still emailing spreadsheets to claim mileage, frequent employee questions about whether a claim is allowed, and finance discovering out-of-policy spend after the money is gone. Outdated policies lead to inconsistent tax and audit compliance, employee confusion over reimbursables, manual processes that delay reporting and skew forecasting, and hidden overspend in decentralized or remote teams. The article recommends clear guidelines, automated workflows, real-time spend visibility and flexibl…

May 5Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur: How to Optimize Business Expense Categories

    SAP Concur published an article on business expense categories and how to optimize them. It says expense categories are predefined classifications used to track, manage and report employee spending, supporting transparency, policy compliance and budget control. It recommends refining and streamlining existing expense types, addressing the 'Other' or 'Miscellaneous' category, and aligning expense policies with categories. Citing SAP Concur customer data, it says the 'Other' and 'Miscellaneous' categories jumped by 57% and 47% respectively, and notes Penn State University worked with Huron Consulting to reduce over 1,000 expense types to 200.

Nov 7Thu
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases Free Policy Templates for Travel, Expense, Invoice, and Sustainability

    SAP Concur has released free policy templates for travel, expense, invoice, and sustainability to help companies design and update policies. The article notes that effective policies should be concise, clear, easily locatable, and explain the policy's purpose and who it affects. Templates cover travel policy (balancing cost and traveler needs), expense policy (defining processes and non-compliance consequences), invoice policy (customer-facing processes), and sustainability policy. SAP Concur suggests companies regularly update policies as conditions change.

Mar 12Tue
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Data: 2023 Airfare Averaged $770, the Costliest Category

    SAP Concur analyzed 2019 and 2023 Concur Expense data to reveal category shifts. In 2023, average airfare per transaction was $770, up 10% from 2019 and more than three times any other category. Gas saw the largest increase, up 37% from $38 to $59; meals rose 30% to $56; car rental and entertainment each rose 28%; lodging rose 21% to $140; train fares fell 5% to $71. By total spend share, the 'other' category rose from 17% in 2019 to 22%, becoming the largest. By transaction volume, meals, ground transportation and lodging were most common.

Jan 8Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases Expense Policy Template and Guidance

    SAP Concur released an expense policy template and guidance, saying a formal expense policy informs employees what is reimbursable and gives management real-time budget visibility and the ability to leverage vendor discounts. It cites SAP Concur's Spend Insights report finding that companies reported spending violations rose nearly 10% year over year in the wake of the pandemic. The article offers six tips: review existing policies, analyze spending, ditch jargon, keep it fair and sensible, make it easy to find and use, and prioritize mobile. A policy should cover which employees are covered, allowed expense categories, submission and approval procedures, and compliance requirements.

Nov 6Mon
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    Three Tips to Manage the End-Of-Year Expense Report Rush With Ease

    An SAP Concur blog post notes that according to 2022 customer data, the volume of expense reports in December was 20% higher than the rest of the year, putting pressure on finance teams and increasing the risk of late reimbursements. The article offers three tips: plan ahead and identify process bottlenecks; clarify expense policy and set cutoff dates; and use automation to improve processing efficiency. SAP Concur's Expense Payment Manager can automate payments to employees and corporate card partners in 25 currencies.

Oct 11Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Publishes Guide to Efficient Employee Reimbursement Management

    SAP Concur published a guide to employee reimbursement management, covering reimbursable expense categories (citing the IRS, including travel, training, office supplies, tools, and software), tracking and payment methods, and tips for managing receipts and documentation, including implementing a strong expense policy, using a centralized system, checking itemized receipts, setting clear deadlines, performing periodic audits, monitoring spending trends, and integrating new technology.

Sep 11Mon
Jan 11Wed
  1. SAP Concur Blog

    We Answer: What Are Expense Reports? And Other FAQs.

    A SAP Concur blog post answers common questions about expense reports, including: what is a travel expense report, what is an income and expense report, what should an expense report include, whether receipts are needed for every expense, who approves expense reports, what to do if an invalid or personal expense is found, and how to create an expense policy. It emphasizes that expense reports are the best way to manage and track employee business expenses, and receipts are non-negotiable for IRS audits. SAP Concur offers a free customizable expense policy template.

Dec 13Tue
Jun 29Wed
  2. SAP Concur Blog

    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.

  3. SAP Concur Blog

    Key Small Business Growth Mistakes to Avoid

    A SAP Concur blog post states that the first step to small business growth is planning. It emphasizes that cash flow is a more critical metric than profit, as poor cash flow is one of the biggest contributors to small business failure. Recommendations include establishing an expense policy to govern travel spending, using automation tools like Concur Expense and TripLink to streamline travel and expense processes, and reducing the average cost of processing a single invoice by more than 80% with Concur Invoice.

  4. SAP Concur Blog

    Navigating Your Business Through Turbulent Times: FAQ

    SAP Concur webinar addressed common business questions during the pandemic. Remote work creates new expenses like monitors, internet, and office supplies, requiring policy updates. Companies stay connected via digital tools and use SAP Qualtrics to assess employee well-being. SAP Concur offers reports and analytics to control spend and optimize cash flow.

  5. SAP Concur Blog

    Give Your Travel and Expense Policies a Health Check-Up

    The article notes that travel and expense (T&E) questions and complaints, expense report approvals, and monitoring of accounts payable processes are often caused by outdated, confusing, or non-existent policies. Growing businesses can change greatly in short periods, leaving policies outdated or even obsolete. It recommends reviewing and updating expense and AP policies at least once a year and after every relevant large change to the organization's business, because these policies govern how employees get reimbursed, how money flows through the company, and what will be paid or denied. Policy check-up points include: be clear and to the point, avoiding legalese and corporate jargon; ensure…

  6. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Lists High-Risk Expense Types, Urges Clear Policy to Curb Rogue Spend

    A SAP Concur blog post says managing employee spend across growing categories and payment methods leaves room for error and non-compliance, creating mistrust, misuse and wasted time. It cites an IDC report finding 30% of executives are concerned with compliance to spend management policies in order to make strategic business decisions. Based on SAP Concur customer data, the post lists 14 high-risk expense types out of 29, including airfare, car rentals, entertainment, lodging, meals, meetings and tradeshows, mileage reimbursement, office supplies, rent, rail and telecom/internet, and recommends running your own high-risk expense list to prioritize auditing.

  8. SAP Concur Blog

    Small Business Owners: Get Your Company Recovery-Ready

    A SAP Concur blog post offers recovery preparation advice for small business owners, including setting up expense policies, optimizing AP processes, smart tracking and monitoring of spending, and using technology to increase efficiency. Citing U.S. Small Business Administration data, small businesses generate 44% of economic activity. The article also notes that companies adopting cloud-based technology to automate expense management increased process efficiency by 42%.

  9. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases Guide for Creating Corporate Expense Policies, Covering Expense Types and Best…

    The SAP Concur blog has published a guide on creating effective corporate expense policies. The article details what constitutes a business expense, the main types of expenses (fixed, variable, periodic), and common expense categories (such as travel, meals, remote work). The guide also provides key steps for developing an expense policy, including identifying clear categories, using simple language, defining approval processes, updating regularly, and integrating systems, while emphasizing the importance of policy compliance and employee satisfaction.

  10. SAP Concur Blog

    Does a Small Business Need an Employee Expense Policy?

    This SAP Concur blog post emphasizes that even small businesses with fewer than 20 employees benefit significantly from having a formal employee expense policy. It cites that moving from manual to automated, cloud-based solutions can increase process efficiency by 42%. The policy should clearly outline rules, responsibilities, and expectations, and be reviewed regularly. Automation tools like Concur Expense streamline submissions and approvals, enhancing compliance and reducing risk.

  12. SAP Concur Blog

    SAP Concur Releases Travel Expense Policy Template and Key Components

    A SAP Concur blog says companies devote an average of 10% of budget to employee travel and expense, and a formal policy provides reimbursement guidance and real-time budget visibility. It cites Oversight data saying 37% of business travelers had at least one exception on their expense reports and the typical company loses at least 5% of annual revenue to fraud. It lists key policy components including purpose, booking guidelines, reimbursable items, limits, documentation, approval workflow, company cards, tax compliance, and technology.