What paperwork is collected in the Ready for Accounting tab before sending to accounting?

• A. Invoices only
• B. POD, BOL, and other paperwork
• C. Driver logs only
• D. Carrier contracts

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is that before sending records to accounting you gather and attach every document that proves what happened with the shipment and what is being charged. The Ready for Accounting tab is the place to assemble all of this so accounting has a complete trail to process invoices, reimbursements, and settlements.

POD (Proof of Delivery) and BOL (Bill of Lading) are essential because they confirm delivery occurred and state the terms and charges tied to the shipment. Invoices themselves are necessary, but without POD and BOL, accounting can’t fully verify what was delivered and under what terms. “Other paperwork” covers additional items that might affect charges or revenue, such as rate confirmations, accessorials, fuel surcharges, delivery receipts, or settlement statements. Together, these documents ensure accurate billing and proper reconciliation.

Choosing only one type—like invoices or driver logs or carrier contracts—misses important pieces of the puzzle. Invoices alone don’t prove delivery or terms; driver logs are more about driver compliance than billing; carrier contracts pertain to overarching agreements and aren’t typically the per-shipment set of documents needed for accounting readiness.