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What is a purchase order?

A purchase order (PO) is the document you send a supplier to order goods or services at agreed prices. It records your intent to buy before the bill arrives.

What is a vendor bill?

When the supplier delivers and invoices you, you record a vendor bill. This is what you owe — your payable.

Billed vs unbilled PO amount

Tracking POs against bills shows how much of an order has actually been billed and how much is still outstanding, so you're never surprised by a late invoice.

Recording payments made against bills shows what's cleared and what's still due, helping you plan cash and avoid missed or double payments.

Purchase OrderVendor BillPayment Made

Vendor statement & aging

A vendor statement summarises bills and payments for each supplier, and vendor aging groups what you owe by how overdue it is — the payables mirror of customer statements.

How WasliPay helps

WasliPay links POs to vendor bills to payments made, and builds vendor statements and aging so you always know what you owe and to whom.

FAQ

Do I need purchase orders?+
Not always, but they help you control spending and match deliveries to bills.
Can I see what I owe each vendor?+
Yes. Vendor statements and aging show balances by supplier.
Is this on the free plan?+
Vendors, POs and bills are part of the business dashboard.
This guide is for general information only and does not replace professional tax or accounting advice.

Do this in WasliPay

Start free with the invoice tool, or open the business dashboard.