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What key data fields must be captured from a supplier invoice?

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Essential fields include supplier name and ID, invoice number, invoice date, due date, PO number (if any), line items with quantities and unit prices, net amount, tax/VAT amount, total amount, currency, and remittance/bank details. Capturing these accurately drives matching, tax reporting, and payment.
Real-world example An OCR tool extracts the invoice number, date, PO, net, VAT, and total, which the clerk verifies before posting.

Common follow-ups: Why is the invoice number important? | What happens if the tax amount is wrong?

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