The 2012 Global E-Invoicing Study illustrated the rate at which electronic invoicing is growing. The firm also offers an automated bookkeeping service and integrated invoicing. Electronic invoicing (also called e-invoicing) is a form of electronic billing. Some client portal features extend to invoicing, time logging and expenses tracking. These efforts support Directive 2014/55/EU on electronic invoicing in public procurement in Europe. Initially FreshBooks functioned like an electronic invoicing program targeting IT professionals. Electronic Invoicing can be a very useful tool for the AP department. There will be administrative owner who will be responsible for invoicing. Invoicing and providing reports for internal and external use. Standards for electronic invoicing vary widely from country to country.