Methodology

AI-augmented financial recovery, end to end.

From secure data ingestion to validated recovery, our process combines machine intelligence with human expertise to find what others miss.

01 | Days 1-3

Secure Data Ingestion

We connect to your existing financial systems through read-only, encrypted channels. No software installations, no workflow disruptions. Your IT team grants scoped access, and we ingest the relevant data into an isolated, encrypted environment dedicated exclusively to your engagement.

  • Read-only access to ERP, AP/AR, and contract management systems
  • Schema-per-tenant isolation ensures your data never touches other clients
  • End-to-end encryption (TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest)
02 | Days 3-20

AI-Powered Detection

Our proprietary AI engine analyzes patterns across your invoices, contracts, vendor relationships, and subscriptions. It cross-references data that humans can't realistically review at scale, surfacing anomalies that hide in plain sight.

  • 12 detection rules across 5 anomaly categories
  • Cross-referencing invoices against contracts, POs, and market rates
  • Subscription utilization analysis and duplicate detection
03 | Days 15-30

Human Validation

Every AI-generated finding is reviewed by experienced financial analysts. They assess context, validate accuracy, estimate recovery potential, and prioritize actions. Technology amplifies expertise — it never replaces judgment.

  • Confidence scoring and materiality assessment for each finding
  • False positive elimination through contextual review
  • Prioritized action plan ranked by recovery potential
04 | Days 25-60

Recovery & Monitoring

We don't just identify problems — we fix them. Our team executes recovery actions end-to-end: vendor negotiations, credit reclamation, contract renegotiation, and process improvements to prevent recurrence.

  • End-to-end execution of validated recovery actions
  • Vendor negotiation and credit reclamation support
  • Process recommendations to prevent future leakage

Detection Engine

12 rules across 5 categories.

Our detection engine doesn't rely on a single approach. It combines pattern matching, statistical analysis, and contextual AI to surface anomalies that traditional tools miss.

01

Invoice Anomalies

Errors and discrepancies hiding in your accounts payable flow.

  • Duplicate invoice detection (exact and fuzzy matching)
  • Price variance vs. contracted rates
  • Quantity discrepancies against purchase orders
02

Contract Compliance

Billing that deviates from what was actually agreed.

  • Post-termination billing detection
  • Rate escalation beyond contractual limits
  • Missing volume discount application
03

Subscription Waste

Software and services you pay for but don't fully use.

  • Unused license identification (utilization below threshold)
  • Duplicate subscription detection across departments
  • Auto-renewal on cancelled or redundant services
04

Vendor Patterns

Systemic overcharges across your supplier base.

  • Vendor consolidation opportunities
  • Market rate benchmarking for commodity services
  • Payment term optimization potential
05

Cross-Entity Issues

Problems that only surface when you look across the whole organization.

  • Currency and VAT mismatch detection
  • Inter-company billing inconsistencies
  • Regional pricing arbitrage identification

Comparison

How AOP compares.

AOP Traditional Audit Internal Team
Time to results 30-60 days 3-6 months Ongoing
Cost model Success fee only Fixed + hourly Headcount
Detection scope 12 AI-powered rules Manual sampling Ad hoc checks
Data volume Millions of records Statistical sample Limited
Disruption None (read-only) Moderate Low
Risk to you Zero (no recovery = no fee) Full cost regardless Opportunity cost

Pricing

Aligned incentives. No hidden fees.

We operate on a pure success-fee model. Our compensation is a percentage of verified, recovered amounts. If we don't find recoverable value, you pay nothing.

Initial analysis

Free

Preliminary assessment to determine if meaningful recoveries are likely

Standard

Success fee

20-30%

Of verified recovered amounts, scaled based on engagement complexity

No recovery

$0

If we don't find recoverable value, there is no fee. Zero risk to you.

Exact fee percentage depends on engagement scope, data volume, and complexity. Discussed transparently during initial conversation.

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