Mary Schaeffer

APNow

Business EN ↓ 100 episodes

Worried about keeping up with changing best practices, fraud, technology, regulatory concerns, and new processes impacting your accounts payable function? The AP Now podcast, hosted by Mary Schaeffer, one of the leading accounts payable experts, is for you. Mary will be joined by other thought leaders and practitioners for some episodes. In others, she’ll examine a prevailing issue or trend by herself. This weekly broadcast is especially designed to provide the needed business intelligence related to the payment and accounts payable functions. It’s for those who work in, manage, have responsib...

Author

Mary Schaeffer

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

A New Standard of Accounting Excellence in Accounts Payable The 1% Solution 20.05.2025

You can make your Accounts Payable team in Accounting dramatically more efficient without spending a dime on new technology. Let me show you 8 simple tactics to enhance your accounting operations. Stick with me—because by the end of this video, I’ll show you a tactic few even think to use – and it will leave you slapping your head saying, “why didn’t I think of this?” #accountspayable #accounting...

The State of Accounts Payable Today: Lessons Learned over 20 Years 15.05.2025

Recently, AP Now (and I celebrated) our twenty-year anniversary. That’s 20 years of covering accounts payable, accounting, payment and job interview issues. Kind of a State of the Union, Here’s a look at the State of Accounts Payable today or 20 Lessons Learned. Link to Using AI in Accounting and AP playlist https://whttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HfYZ5xRXEfVfALdHSDViv_d #account...

Establishing A New Standard of Excellence in Accounts Payable: Embrace the 1% Solution 13.05.2025

You can make your AP team dramatically more efficient without spending a dime on new tech. Let me show you how the 1% approach can help you quietly crush inefficiencies that drain your bottom line every day. These improvements tend to be smaller and hence don’t get the recognition they deserve. Link to ACH Payments: A Guide to Almost Everything https://youtu.be/0ihlDHHTQic #accountspayable #accoun...

The Ying and Yang of Accounting: Accounts Payable vs Accounts Receivable 09.05.2025

In accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable play key - but very different roles. I recently saw a short piece on the Internet which said, Accounts payable, which is also known as accounts receivable … “No it’s not” I screamed. A good understanding of each, along with their differences, is critical for anyone who works in accounting, finance and of course, accounts payable or accounts r...

How to Use Journal Entries in Accounting/Accounts Payable 29.04.2025

Learn how to create accurate accounting journal entries and accounts payable journal entries to avoid costly financial mistakes. Master your AP process and improve your accounting accuracy today! Are your accounting journal entries setting you up for future headaches? In this quick guide, we break down how to create accurate accounts payable journal entries, avoid common accounting mistakes, and k...

Costly Accounting Misconceptions about Accounts Payable 29.04.2025

Think your organization is safe from costly AP mistakes? Think again. In this eye-opening video, we reveal 8 deeply embedded misconceptions about accounts payable that silently drain millions from top companies—including a final myth that could be stealing massive dollars right off your bottom line. Learn the worst practices, hidden costs, and, most importantly, how to fix them. From political imp...

A Day in the Life of Accounts Payable Gone TERRIBY Wrong 24.04.2025

We’re walking through a fictional—but, sadly all-too-realistic—day in the accounts payable section of the accounting department. A day where chaos reigned but by sticking to best practice some semblance of order was maintained. Let’s break it down incident by incident—so you can effectively manage similar scenarios #accountspayable #adayinaccountspayable #accounting #accountspayablebestpractices L...

Will Your Current ID Stop Working for Flights in 2025? [REAL ID] 08.04.2025

Travel in the US is about to change forever – no, not because of politics – but due to the enactment of a law set to go into effect May 7, 2025 – a law that we’ve been talking and trying to get implemented for about 20 years. This impacts both business and personal travel. It will affect every American (and green card holder) who plans to take a plane departing from a US location. We’ll take a loo...

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ACH Payments: A Guide to Almost Everything 01.04.2025
New Executive Order Impacting Payments NOW from President Trump 26.03.2025

Accounting, treasury, finance, accounts payable and anyone who makes payments (including you and me) needs to understand what is about to happen. The American payment process just took a giant step in the direction of escorting paper checks down the road to extinction. Find out what the mandate says and how it will impact you personally as well as your organization's accounts payable and accounts...

Accounts Payable Today: The Brutal Truth 25.03.2025

Accounts payable might seem like a no-brainer job – but only to those who have only a superficial understanding of what it takes to get the bills paid and keep the organization running. The reality is very different. That’s why today we’re going to take a deep dive and look at what really goes on behind closed doors and why the accounts payable team needs to be on their toes 100% of the time. #acc...

Fixing Journal Entry Mistakes in Accounting/AP 20.03.2025

Think a simple journal entry mistake isn’t a big deal? Think again. From misreported cash flow to undetected fraud, even the smallest slip-up can have serious consequences. Today, we’re exposing the most common journal entry mistakes—and more importantly, how to prevent them before they wreak havoc on your financial records. Let’s take a look at a few common errors and what you can do to fix them...

Insider Secrets to a Winning Resume and More Interviews Now 18.03.2025

You’ve sent out dozens of resumes—maybe even hundreds—but the silence is deafening. No interviews, no responses. Why? Here’s a stat that might shock you—over 75% of resumes are rejected before a human even sees them! But don’t worry—I’ll show you how to beat the system and land the job you want. Link to The Hidden Job Market https://youtu.be/_JHffWRipPM #interview #resume #moreinterviews Subscribe...

Preventing Mistakes in Accounting/Accounts Payable: The Role of Trial Balance 12.03.2025

What if I told you that a simple accounting report could save your company thousands—or even millions—by catching errors before they hit your financial statements? That’s exactly what a trial balance does. #accounting #trialbalance #accountspayable #accountspayableaccounting Link to Navigating the Complexities of the Accounts Payable Function https://youtu.be/zK-8CuI94eU Subscribe for more tips an...

Accounts Payable Best Practice Challenges 11.03.2025

What is the best payment method? Will AI eliminate the accounts payable (accounting) function? Is it a good idea to return invoices without a purchase order number? When should I get a new W-9 for my suppliers? Those are just some of the best practice questions we’re going to be tackling today. In fact, I’ve picked out 15 of the top questions I get asked by professionals concerned about the accoun...

Unlock ACH Insights: 8 Key Facts for Accounting Treasury and Finance 06.03.2025

When it comes to payments, there’s quite a bit of confusion about ACH payments. But don’t let confusion keep your accounting, finance or accounts payable team from using this valuable payment mechanism. In this fast-paced talk, we break down the essential facts every business professional needs to know about ACH. #ACH #ACHpayments #payments #samedayach ACH vs Wire Transfer Explained Which is Right...

Accounting Accounts Payable: How Suppliers Trick You into Paying Twice 26.02.2025

Let me start off by shattering a common misconception among many finance and accounting professionals: If you pay a supplier twice – most won’t automatically return your payment. That’s right they don’t nicely return the money. That’s why it’s critical that you recognize the games or practices that devious suppliers use to get you to pay them twice. Some of these practices are used legitimately ma...

Cracking the Hidden Job Market 25.02.2025

Imagine if, instead of endlessly searching for job listings and battling automated resume screeners, recruiters reached out to you. Sounds like a luxury reserved for executives, right? Wrong. This so called “hidden job market” is accessible to everyone – If you know how to tap into it. Most people miss out on hidden job opportunities simply because they don’t think to look in the right places. In...

Accounting: The BIG 10 AP Issues 20.02.2025

Yes, accounts payable is about paying bills – but what many accounting, finance and other management professionals often don’t realize is that is just the tip of the iceberg. What else do they do? You ask. I’m about to explain and there’s a good chance you’ll be surprised at the depth of what goes on in AP today. Link to Accounts Payable Process Tasks Handled by Your AP Team https://youtu.be/r-68n...

3 Major Challenges Facing Your AP/Accounting Right NOW 19.02.2025

Change, especially unforeseen change can cause all sorts of havoc in any accounting and accounts payable function. But that is the world we live in today. These unexpected challenges can throw a real Monkeywrench into the daily operations of any well-run best practice shop. That’s why we created this talk, to identify some of these challenges that are likely to come your way so you will be ready t...

The Interview Curveball: Introducing Yourself 13.02.2025
A Quick Guide to Accounts Payable 11.02.2025

If you think accounts payable is just about paying bills, think again! Even that seemingly simple task is a lot more complicated than most realize. What’s more, the function has changed quite a bit, and missing just one key responsibility could cost your organization big time. #accountspayable #accounting #management Link to Guide to Data Analytics https://youtu.be/jNzfTsC24tY Link to Learn Accoun...

10 Fun Accounting Facts: How Many do You Know 03.02.2025
Spot the Fraud: 3 Questions to Protect Yourself and Your Company 30.01.2025

You can’t stop someone from targeting your or your organization for fraudulent purposes – but you can prevent yourself from being a victim. Virtually everyone has been targeted by fraudsters for some scam or another – and most of us multiple times. And this is true both personally as well as professionally. We’ve got three simple questions anyone can use to ferret out 95% or more of these potentia...

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