
PO vs GRN vs Vendor Invoice: 3-Way Matching
A PO records what you authorised, a GRN records what arrived, and the vendor invoice records what the supplier billed. Compare all three before approving payment.
15 Oct 2026GST, e-invoicing, input tax credit and accounting—explained in plain English, with technical detail and worked examples.

A PO records what you authorised, a GRN records what arrived, and the vendor invoice records what the supplier billed. Compare all three before approving payment.
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