| Aspect | Automatic posting | Approval workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Immediate | Immediate proposal, posting after approval |
| When errors surface | Often at the year-end closing | Before posting, during review |
| Responsibility | Stays with you, without the check | Stays with you, with the check |
| Traceability | Rule or model decided | A named person approved |
| Uncertain documents | Posted anyway | Flagged for review |
In short
Automatic posting is fast but moves errors into the ledger. An approval workflow is almost as fast and keeps a person accountable for every booking.