{"id":21034,"date":"2024-11-01T12:15:20","date_gmt":"2024-11-01T05:15:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/?p=21034"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:57:56","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T09:57:56","slug":"purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Role of a Purchase Order (PO) in the Procurement Cycle in Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-21034\"  class=\"panel-layout\" >\n<div id=\"pg-21034-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" >\n<div id=\"pgc-21034-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\"  data-weight=\"1\" >\n<div id=\"panel-21034-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21059 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-1.jpg\" alt=\"Role of a Purchase Order (PO) in the Procurement Cycle in Thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-1-1196x628.jpg 1196w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-1-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/01_Blog-Cover-1200x630-px-1-768x403.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/630;\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21034-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"1\" data-style=\"{&quot;background&quot;:&quot;#f7f7f7&quot;,&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-21034-0-0-1\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase orders (POs) are an important tool in managing a company&#8217;s buying process. But to use them effectively, it&#8217;s important to understand what they are, when to use them, and how they flow through the purchasing cycle. This article explains the key parts of a PO, how it differs from a purchase requisition, and offers simple steps to help improve the buying process in your business.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21034-0-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"2\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" >\n<div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/p>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article introduces a document that many people are familiar with but might not fully understand how to utilize. We\u2019ll explore what a purchase order (PO) actually is, when it should be used, and how it should be routed within the procurement cycle to ensure effective control.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">\u0e40\u0e25\u0e37\u0e2d\u0e01\u0e2d\u0e48\u0e32\u0e19\u0e44\u0e14\u0e49\u0e40\u0e25\u0e22!<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2898cb;color:#2898cb\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#What_is_a_Purchase_Order_PO\" title=\"What is a Purchase Order (PO)?\">What is a Purchase Order (PO)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#Key_Information_to_Include_in_a_Purchase_Order_are\" title=\"Key Information to Include in a Purchase Order are :\">Key Information to Include in a Purchase Order are :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#The_Difference_Between_a_Purchase_Requisition_and_a_Purchase_Order\" title=\"The Difference Between a Purchase Requisition and a Purchase Order\">The Difference Between a Purchase Requisition and a Purchase Order<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#What_are_the_key_steps_in_an_efficient_purchasing_process\" title=\"What are the key steps in an efficient purchasing process?\">What are the key steps in an efficient purchasing process?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#Step_1_Purchase_Request_and_Order_Placing\" title=\"Step 1: Purchase Request and Order Placing\">Step 1: Purchase Request and Order Placing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#Step_2_Receiving_the_Goods\" title=\"Step 2: Receiving the Goods\">Step 2: Receiving the Goods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#Step_3_Recording_Accounting_Entries\" title=\"Step 3: Recording Accounting Entries\">Step 3: Recording Accounting Entries<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#Step_4_Payment_Process\" title=\"Step 4: Payment Process\">Step 4: Payment Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/purchase-order-purchasing-cycle-2\/#About_Author\" title=\"About Author\">About Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_Purchase_Order_PO\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is a Purchase Order (PO)?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A purchase order (PO) is an extension of a purchase requisition (PR). The purchase requisition is an internal company document used to inform the management or leaders that the company needs to purchase a certain thing such as raw materials or office equipment. The purchase requisition must get approved before forwarding it to the purchasing department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A purchase order (PO), on the other hand, is an agreement to buy goods or services, specifying details such as the quantity and price. It is typically used by the purchasing department to confirm orders with an external party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase orders should involve comparing offers from at least three suppliers to ensure the best quality and price. It must also be approved by an authorized person at each specific price range before sending it to the supplier to place the order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21038 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Purchase-Order.jpg\" alt=\"02_Purchase Order\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1649\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Purchase-Order.jpg 931w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Purchase-Order-457x628.jpg 457w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Purchase-Order-218x300.jpg 218w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/02_Purchase-Order-768x1055.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1649;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Information_to_Include_in_a_Purchase_Order_are\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Information to Include in a Purchase Order are :<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name, address, and tax ID of the purchasing company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name, address, and tax ID of the selling company<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purchase order details: number, date, due date, buyer&#8217;s name<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details of the goods or services being ordered<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quantity of goods or services<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discount requested from the supplier (as agreed)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related VAT<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preparer and approver<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a clear understanding of what a purchase order is and when it should be used, some might still wonder about its proper use within the process. Where exactly should a purchase order come into play in the procurement cycle to ensure optimal control?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Difference_Between_a_Purchase_Requisition_and_a_Purchase_Order\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Difference Between a Purchase Requisition and a Purchase Order<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many people might still be confused about the difference between these two documents, but it&#8217;s simple!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purchase requisition (PR) is used internally within the company to maintain good internal control systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When a department in the company needs to purchase any item, they fill out a purchase requisition and specify the item\u2019s type, price, and purpose of use. The purchase requisition needs to be approved by an authorized personnel before proceeding with the purchase to ensure that the item is truly beneficial and necessary for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most established companies, purchases are only made with approved suppliers to prevent employees from colluding with external suppliers to inflate prices for personal benefit or other frauds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purchase order, on the other hand, is an external document sent to suppliers, typically created and approved by the purchasing department to order equipment, items, or products for the company.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To understand the process better, let&#8217;s look at the 4 steps of a procurement cycle which can help ensure effective purchasing operations. This concept can be applied to all purchases whether it\u2019s for inventory or fixed assets.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_key_steps_in_an_efficient_purchasing_process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the key steps in an efficient purchasing process?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s an example, focusing primarily on inventory purchases:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21045 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Procurement-Cycle.jpg\" alt=\"03_Procurement Cycle\" width=\"1200\" height=\"477\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Procurement-Cycle.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Procurement-Cycle-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/03_Procurement-Cycle-768x305.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/477;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Purchase_Request_and_Order_Placing\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Purchase Request and Order Placing<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The purchasing cycle starts when different departments, such as the warehouse or the production department, assess when supplies need replenishing. Then, a purchase request will be made.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the need is identified, the requesting department creates a purchase requisition, which must be approved by authorized personnel. The requisition is then forwarded to relevant departments such as purchasing, accounting, receiving, and kept as a record by the requesting department.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the purchasing department receives the requisition, they begin sourcing suppliers to compare prices and quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a supplier is selected, the purchasing department reviews the approved requisition and creates a &#8220;Purchase Order (PO)&#8221; to place order with the supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Receiving_the_Goods\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Receiving the Goods<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the supplier delivers the goods according to the purchase order (PO), the receiving team inspects the items, ensuring the quantity and type match the details on the goods receipt\/ tax invoice, or delivery note issued by the supplier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are discrepancies, the company can reject the goods and return them to the supplier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If everything is correct, the goods will be signed off and stored in the warehouse. The receiving department will then forward the goods receipt and tax invoice to accounting, and send a copy of the receipt to purchasing, keeping another copy as a record at the receiving department.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Recording_Accounting_Entries\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Recording Accounting Entries<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the accounting department receives the relevant documents, they check the details on the goods receipt, tax invoice\/ delivery note against the purchase requisition and purchase order (PO) to ensure accuracy before recording the transaction in the purchase journal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Payment_Process\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Payment Process<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the payment due date arrives, the supplier sends the invoice to the accounting department to review details of the invoice and approve the payment voucher. Then, the documents are forwarded to the finance department for payment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The finance department then prepares the cheque for payment to suppliers which is needed to be approved by the authorized signatory.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once the supplier collects the cheque at the finance department, they sign on a cheque register and provide receipts as evidence of payment. The finance department then stamps the documents with a &#8216;Paid&#8217; designation to prevent duplicate payments before returning them to accounting for record-keeping.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-21053 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_Purchase-Request-and-Order-Placing.jpg\" alt=\"04_Purchase Request and Order Placing\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1850\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_Purchase-Request-and-Order-Placing.jpg 830w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_Purchase-Request-and-Order-Placing-407x628.jpg 407w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_Purchase-Request-and-Order-Placing-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/04_Purchase-Request-and-Order-Placing-768x1184.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1200px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1200\/1850;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By following this procurement cycle, businesses can achieve efficient purchasing and minimize any potential inefficiencies or fraud. For those who have never created a Purchase Order (PO), we invite you to try the <a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>FlowAccount online accounting program<\/strong><\/a> with a 30-day free trial, which includes all features!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"panel-21034-0-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_simple_author_box_widget_lite simple_author_box_widget_lite panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" data-style=\"{&quot;background_image_attachment&quot;:false,&quot;background_display&quot;:&quot;tile&quot;}\" ><h3 class=\"widget-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Author\"><\/span>About Author<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"saboxplugin-wrap\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" itemscope itemprop=\"author\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-tab\"><div class=\"saboxplugin-gravatar\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blogv2.flowaccount.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/S__44433494.jpg\" width=\"100\"  height=\"100\" alt=\"Weeraporn Chayasunthorn\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 100px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 100\/100;\"><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-authorname\"><a href=\"https:\/\/flowaccount.com\/blog\/author\/weeraporn\/\" class=\"vcard author\" rel=\"author\"><span class=\"fn\">Weeraporn Chayasunthorn<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"saboxplugin-desc\"><div itemprop=\"description\"><p>Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Thailand with experience as an external auditor for listed companies who aspires to make accounting easy and accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Apply to be a writer for FlowAccount <a href=\"https:\/\/share.hsforms.com\/1MCpTStWmQ7Ge57iWO9OgkAchcs6\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Purchase orders (POs) are an important tool in managing a company&#8217;s buying process. 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