Invoice Processing

ACME AG routes invoices through cost center managers for accuracy checks before commercial audit and payment.


Process Description

ACME AG receives invoices on paper or fax. After a short visual inspection, the invoice is forwarded to accounting. The accounting employee identifies the charging suppliers and creates a new invoice instance. She checks the invoice items and notes cost center managers. The invoice copy and docket are sent to cost center managers in sequence. Each manager reviews for accuracy and marks items correct or rejects with explanation. If inconsistencies exist, the invoice is sent back to accounting for clarification with the vendor. When all items are marked accurate, the copy is forwarded to the commercial manager for commercial audit and payment approval. If the bill amount exceeds EUR 20, the Board checks again. After the commercial audit, the accounting employee gives payment instructions and closes the instance.

Structure

Zoom and pan enabled · Source: PET Dataset (Bellan et al., 2022)

Elements

ActivityActor
Receive InvoiceSecretariat
Create Invoice InstanceAccounting Employee
Review Invoice ItemsCost Center Manager
Clarify with VendorAccounting Employee
Commercial AuditCommercial Manager
Give Payment InstructionsAccounting Employee