AP Invoice Audit Listing
Description:
Imported Oracle standard ‘Invoice Audit Listing’ report Application: Payables Source: Invoice Audit Listing Short Name: APXINLST
Parameters
Operating Unit, Minimum Invoice Amount, Begin Invoice Date, Invoice Type
Used tables
hr_all_organization_units_vl, ap_invoices_all, ap_suppliers, hz_parties
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Example Report
AP Invoice Audit Listing 03-Jan-2022 100708.xlsx
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Case Study & Technical Analysis: AP Invoice Audit Listing
1. Executive Summary
Business Problem
Maintaining the integrity of the Accounts Payable process is crucial for preventing fraud, duplicate payments, and data entry errors. Organizations often struggle with:
- Duplicate Invoices: Risk of paying the same invoice twice due to data entry variations.
- Incomplete Data: Invoices entered without proper validation or missing critical fields.
- Audit Compliance: Difficulty in producing a clean, comprehensive list of invoices for external auditors.
- Process Gaps: Lack of visibility into invoices that bypass standard validation rules.
Solution Overview
The AP Invoice Audit Listing is a direct import of the standard Oracle “Invoice Audit Listing” report. It provides a detailed register of invoices entered within a specific period, highlighting potential issues and serving as a primary source for AP auditing.
Key Benefits
- Fraud Prevention: Helps identify irregularities in invoice entry, such as duplicate numbers or suspicious amounts.
- Data Quality: Highlights invoices with missing or inconsistent data.
- Audit Trail: Serves as a fundamental document for internal and external financial audits.
- Operational Control: Allows AP managers to review the volume and quality of invoice entry by the team.
2. Functional Analysis
Report Purpose
This report lists invoices entered in the system, providing a snapshot of the AP liability. It is often used to verify that all physical invoices received have been correctly entered into Oracle Payables.
Key Metrics & Data Points
- Invoice Header: Invoice Number, Date, Amount, Currency, Type (Standard, Credit Memo, etc.).
- Supplier Details: Supplier Name and Site.
- Entry Details: Who entered the invoice and when.
- Status: Validation status (Validated, Needs Revalidation, etc.).
Intended Audience
- AP Managers: To review daily or weekly invoice entry volume and accuracy.
- Internal Auditors: To sample invoices for compliance testing.
- External Auditors: To verify the completeness of the AP subledger.
3. Technical Analysis
Source Tables
The report is based on the standard Oracle report APXINLST and queries the core AP tables:
AP_INVOICES_ALL: The primary source of invoice header data.AP_SUPPLIERS: Supplier master data.HZ_PARTIES: Party information linked to suppliers.HR_ALL_ORGANIZATION_UNITS_VL: Operating unit definitions.
Critical Logic
- Standard Oracle Logic: As an imported standard report, it follows the exact logic of the Oracle
APXINLSTconcurrent program. - Filtering: It filters primarily by
Operating Unit,Invoice Date, andInvoice Amount. - Sorting: The output is typically sorted by Supplier and then Invoice Number to facilitate manual checking.
Performance Considerations
- Date Range: The report is optimized for date-based queries. Running it for a very wide date range without other filters may impact performance.
- Indexing: Standard indexes on
AP_INVOICES_ALL(likeINVOICE_DATE,VENDOR_ID) support this report’s query path.
4. Implementation Guide
Setup Instructions
- Deploy SQL: Use the provided SQL to create the report in Blitz Report.
- Parameters:
Operating Unit: Mandatory for multi-org environments.Begin Invoice Date: To define the audit period.Minimum Invoice Amount: Optional filter to focus on high-value transactions.Invoice Type: To filter for specific types like ‘Standard’ or ‘Credit Memo’.
Usage Scenarios
- Weekly Audit: Run every Friday to review the week’s invoice entries.
- High-Value Check: Run with a minimum amount filter (e.g., > $10,000) to scrutinize large liabilities.
- Duplicate Check: Export to Excel and use conditional formatting to highlight potential duplicate invoice numbers or amounts.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Is this different from the “Invoice Register”?
A: Yes, the Invoice Register is typically more detailed, showing line items and distributions. The Audit Listing is often more focused on the header level for a quick scan of entered invoices.
Q: Can I see who approved the invoice?
A: This specific report focuses on entry and audit details. For approval history, the “AP Invoice Approval Status” report is more appropriate.
Q: Does it show cancelled invoices?
A: It depends on the parameters and the specific SQL implementation, but standard audit listings often include all invoices to ensure a complete sequence check.
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