Bill vs purchase order vs expense—what’s the difference?

PO authorizes spend; a bill is what you owe; the expense is recognized when you receive goods/services.

Use POs for significant or recurring spend to enforce approvals and budgets. Three‑way match PO, receipt, and invoice before payment. Code expenses consistently and block mismatches to reduce fraud and duplicate payments.

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Bill vs purchase order vs expense—what’s the difference?