PO vs. Non-PO Invoices: What Can (and Can’t) Be Automated in AP
Karo
April 9, 2025
Learn what can (and can’t) be automated in PO vs. Non-PO invoice processing with modern AP automation.
Gain clarity on one of the most misunderstood areas in Accounts Payable: the difference between PO and Non-PO invoices — and why it matters for automation. Mismanaging these workflows can lead to approval delays, compliance risks, and missed opportunities to streamline your AP process.
In this webinar, our AP automation experts will break down what parts of the invoice process can be fully automated today — and where human oversight still matters. You’ll uncover the most common challenges finance teams face, from inconsistent data to supplier non-compliance, and learn why clean, structured information is key to unlocking the full value of AP automation.
What we’ll cover:
- PO and non-PO differences and how each impacts your ability to automate
- Which parts of the invoice process can be automated & where human oversight is still essential
- How supplier and internal processes impact automation — and how to improve them
- Why clean, consistent data and supplier compliance are critical
- Q&A Session
Speakers

Garret Pearse
AP Specialist · SoftCo
Garret is a senior consultant at SoftCo with over 20 years’ experience. Garret specializes in introducing best practice automated P2P processes to global organizations. He has been instrumental in transforming P2P in hundreds of global organizations across all industries.

Adam McDonagh
Finance Automation Consultant · SoftCo
Adam is an industry leader in financial process automation and has worked closely with CFO's and finance professionals in Fortune 500, Fortune 1,000 and other industry-leading organizations to automate their Procure-to-Pay and Accounts Payable Processes.