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While financial recovery is the headline of AP retail auditing, long-term value stems from process improvements, contract hygiene, and stronger supplier relationships. Join Lyndsey Lyon from Auditec Solutions and Amanda Zicari from Advance Auto Parts to explore how a modern, collaborative recovery audit operates as a shared ecosystem across retailers, auditors, and vendors.

This session demonstrates how combining core data—such as payment registers, EDI details, POs, receivers, and contracts—with advanced inputs like POS sell-through and merchant email archives unlocks hidden leakage and prevents future errors. Attendees will gain practical strategies to overcome data obstacles, navigate legacy system challenges, and foster vendor trust to turn recovery audits into a continuous operational advantage.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Maximize Audit Value: Distinguish financial recoveries from long-term benefits like contract hygiene, master data cleanup, and AP control enhancements.
Leverage Core & Advanced Data: Identify foundational audit datasets (AP, EDI, POs, Receivers, Contracts) and advanced inputs (POS sell-through, email archives) that drive recovery yields.
Audit Unstructured Deals: Apply workflows to capture and reconcile promotional commitments hidden within merchant correspondence.
Overcome Operational Barriers: Implement workarounds for legacy data gaps, format drift, and multi-departmental permission hurdles.
Build Collaborative Partnerships: Use transparent claim packaging to maintain vendor trust and transition from reactive audits to proactive maintenance.

Overview

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Speakers:  Lyndsey Lyon, Managing Director, Auditec Solutions and Amanda Zicari Accounting Manager, Advance Auto Parts)

Location: Virtual
Credits: 1
Field of Study: Auditing
Program Level: Overview
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None

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The Auditec Difference

Auditec Solutions distinguishes itself through a collaborative, results-oriented approach to recovery auditing, offering superior delivery and clear communication. We focus on simplifying the process and maximizing client ROI by identifying root issues, negotiating with suppliers, and facilitating timely resolutions, ultimately returning millions in lost profits. 

• Collaborative Audits: Auditec emphasizes a collaborative approach with both clients and vendors, fostering transparency and efficient issue resolution. 
• Centralized Service Centers: Auditec’s centralized service centers in Gilbert, AZ, Layton, UT, and Kosovo contribute to higher-quality claims and a better overall audit experience.
• Focus on ROI: Auditec’s audit team recovers millions for most clients across all industries.
• Industry-Specific Expertise: Auditec offers specialized recovery audits across various sectors, including Retail, Energy, Construction, Government. and Healthcare.
• Process Improvement: Beyond recovery, Auditec helps clients identify and implement process improvements to prevent future errors and optimize financial efficiency.