Controllers can easily access their accounts payable aging report, but may struggle to identify which open invoices are stalled. This gap in knowledge often becomes apparent at critical times, such as when a vendor inquires about an unpaid bill.

The terms outstanding, overdue, and past due are used to describe different points on a timeline, but are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion. This can make it difficult to determine which invoices require attention.

Further information is available on managing a backlog of outstanding invoices, including strategies for distinguishing between invoices that are on track and those that need attention.