Question

The __________ of the procure-to-pay cycle is ordering; the most common way the ordering step begins is through the release of a purchase order. A purchase order (PO) is simply a document that authorizes a supplier to deliver a product or service and often includes terms and conditions, such as price, delivery, and quality requirements.

Answer 1

Answer:

The FIRST STEP of the procure-to-pay cycle is ordering;

Explanation:

The procure to pay cycle  is the set of activities required to follow through a buying process in a company, it includes identifying the need, looking for and assigning a vendor, approving the vendor's specifications, receiving the supplies and finally paying the money owed to the vendor. This process consists of five steps:

1. ordering
2. follow up and expediting
3. receipt and inspection
4. settlement and payment
5. records maintenance