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The U.S. economy is experiencing robust growth as virus trends continue to improve and we gradually emerge from the pandemic-driven shutdown [Figure 1]. The economic contraction last year was severe—and largely due to government and monetary support, the recovery has been both swift and strong to this point. Our focus now moves to the transition to “back to normal” and the unique challenges this cycle has created.

A commercial banker with 23 years of experience in southeastern Wisconsin, Scott Cooney launched his career in 1998 with a BBA from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Today, as senior vice president and director, commercial banking, Cooney is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of Johnson Financial Group’s commercial banking business across all markets.

It is amazing what technology has done for businesses of all sizes. Automation for efficiency, accuracy and timeliness can take repetitive work out of your accounting team’s hands and provide the control business finance managers require. Payment systems from credit card processing, purchasing card programs, and other payment services can be integrated into most ERP and accounting software systems. Let’s take a look at what is happening in payments.