Payment approvals
Make the review step visible.
Route payment-related requests through the relevant business review steps. Approval controls who may authorise an action — it doesn't certify that payment has settled.
PAY-0091Awaiting review
RequesterAmaka (Accounts)
Amount₦75,000
BeneficiaryAdaeze Fabrics Ltd
PurposeStock replenishment — Q2
Payments above ₦50,000 require Director approval (illustrative policy)
Timeline
✓
Prepared
2
Awaiting review
3
Approved
Approved ≠ payment settled
4
Payment processing
5
Outcome
Approval actions
Interactive demoReview PAY-0091
PAY-0091 is awaiting Director review. ₦75,000 exceeds the ₦50,000 threshold (illustrative policy).
Review integrity
Changes after approval return to review.
If the amount or beneficiary changes after approval, the request returns to review. The requester cannot approve their own request (per illustrative policy). These rules ensure the approved version matches what was reviewed.
What approval is→→
Permission for the next step.
Approval
Distinct event
Processing
Distinct event
Outcome
Distinct event
These are distinct events. "Approved" must never be the only label explaining whether money has moved.