The present invention relates to a method and system for providing
e-commerce and accounting services to organizations and service providers
for offerings ordered by the organization via an on-line interactive
communication network. In particular, the present invention relates to a
method and system whereby a third party intermediary can absorb certain
payment, collection and billing functions on behalf of an organization
and service providers which provide services to the organization. The
term service provider as used herein refers to any entity or individual
that provides a service, including the service of providing goods.