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Mary Schaeffer 100 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

The AP Now podcast, hosted by accounts payable expert Mary Schaeffer, helps professionals stay current with best practices, fraud prevention, technology, regulatory changes, and new processes in accounts payable. Mary is joined by thought leaders and practitioners to discuss prevailing issues and trends. This weekly broadcast is designed for those who work in, manage, or provide services to the accounts payable function.

Episodes

The Hidden AP Manager Skills That Separate Top Performers from Everyone Else
The Hidden AP Manager Skills That Separate Top Performers from Everyone Else Oct 13, 2026 707 Want to advance your accounts payable career? Learn the specific skills that separate average performers from top AP managers. #accountspayablemanager #accountspayable #accounting The role of an accounts payable manager often requires more than just technical knowledge of invoice processing, three way match, payments etc.. While a CPA is not always necessary, having a strong foundation in accounti
The Small Habits That Make or Break Your Professional Presence
The Small Habits That Make or Break Your Professional Presence Oct 6, 2026 556 What are the small, everyday behaviors that make people see us as rude, difficult, or unprofessional — often without us even realizing it? #JobInterviewTips #CommunicationSkills #ProfessionalBehavior In this conversation, we talk with Deborah Thomas Nininger, author of I See Rude People, about the subtle habits that influence how others perceive us at work, in job interviews, in business conversat
The Real Reason Your PO and Invoice Don’t Match (And How to Fix It) (Tough AP Interview Question)
The Real Reason Your PO and Invoice Don’t Match (And How to Fix It) (Tough AP Interview Question) Sep 29, 2026 496 f you work in Accounts Payable, you already know this headache: the invoice doesn’t match the PO — and suddenly everyone is looking at AP to fix it. Whether you’re preparing for an AP interview or dealing with this mess in real life, this video breaks down exactly what strong AP pros do when the PO and invoice don’t align. In today’s episode, I walk you through seven common PO–invoice mismatch pro
The 10 Most Overlooked Accounts Payable Best Practices from My Book
The 10 Most Overlooked Accounts Payable Best Practices from My Book Sep 22, 2026 566 If you work in Accounts Payable, these 10 overlooked AP best practices can completely transform your workflow, reduce errors, and make your entire AP process faster, cleaner, and more accurate. These are the strategies AP teams think they’re doing right — but usually aren’t. In this video, I walk through the most commonly missed AP best practices straight from my book, along with practical tips yo
Travel Dos, Don’ts & Weird Taboos You Never Knew
Travel Dos, Don’ts & Weird Taboos You Never Knew Sep 15, 2026 662 Business travel seems straightforward… until you realize there are unspoken rules, cultural taboos, and everyday habits that quietly create problems for travelers. In today’s episode, Mary sits down with Deborah Thomas-Nininger, author of Travel Etiquette: Dos, Taboos, and Who Does That?, to uncover the surprising behaviors smart travelers still get wrong. From airport etiquette to global cultural
Cutoffs, Accruals, and Reversals in Accounts Payable: A Complete Month End Guide
Cutoffs, Accruals, and Reversals in Accounts Payable: A Complete Month End Guide Sep 8, 2026 528 Cutoffs, accruals, and reversals are three of the most critical concepts in Accounts Payable — and they directly impact the accuracy of your month‑end close and financial statements. In this complete AP month‑end guide, you’ll learn how cutoff timing works, why GR/IR issues happen, how un-invoiced receipts affect your financials, and how to build clean, audit‑ready accruals and reversals. #Account
Accounts Payable Interview Prep 10 Questions You MUST Be Ready to Answer
Accounts Payable Interview Prep 10 Questions You MUST Be Ready to Answer Sep 1, 2026 642 Prepare for your accounts payable interview by mastering the essential AP questions hiring managers ask most often, including processes, internal controls, pricing, quantity verification, payment terms, and sales tax calculations . This video shows you how to explain the full invoice lifecycle with clarity and confidence so you can stand out as a top candidate in any AP role Most people walk into
Accounts Payable Basics (Update) A Guide to Almost Everything
Accounts Payable Basics (Update) A Guide to Almost Everything Aug 25, 2026 1106 If you work in Accounts Payable, Accounting, Finance, or you’re preparing for an AP role, this 2027 guide walks you through everything you need to know. From invoice workflows to 3 way match, internal controls, fraud prevention, month end close, and AP automation—this video covers the full AP lifecycle with clear, practical examples. #AccountsPayable #APTraining #accountingbasics Whether you’re ne
5 AP Practices You Think You’re Doing Right… But Aren’t
5 AP Practices You Think You’re Doing Right… But Aren’t Aug 18, 2026 610 Every time someone says, “How complicated could Accounts Payable really be?” you can bet the organization is already losing money — through preventable errors, weak controls, and overlooked compliance risks. In this video, we break down 5 foundational AP practices that accounting and finance teams think they’re doing correctly… but often aren’t. More importantly, we dig into where AP processes act
Stop Supplier Invoice Errors Before They Hit AP
Stop Supplier Invoice Errors Before They Hit AP Aug 6, 2026 555 Supplier invoice errors are one of the biggest hidden drains on AP productivity — and they hit your workflow long before anyone notices. In this video, we break down the most common supplier invoice mistakes that create rework, slow approvals, and increase the risk of overpayments: duplicate invoices, missing PO numbers, invoices sent to the wrong place, vendors gaming payment terms, and suppliers
Why AP Automation Projects Fail — And the Simple Fixes That Prevent Disaster
Why AP Automation Projects Fail — And the Simple Fixes That Prevent Disaster Jul 28, 2026 1053 Most AP automation projects don’t fail because of the solution purchased — they fail because of a few predictable, easy to fix issues inside the AP process. Whether you’re looking for a new AP automation solution or trying to rescue one you already have, the same failure points show up again and again. Today, I’m breaking down the real reasons AP automation fails and the simple fixes that prevent
Master These 10 Accounts Payable Concepts Before Your Next Interview
Master These 10 Accounts Payable Concepts Before Your Next Interview Jul 22, 2026 1433 Most people can do Accounts Payable… but very few can explain the core concepts clearly. And that’s exactly what separates average AP staff from true professionals. In this video, I’m breaking down 10 essential Accounts Payable concepts that instantly reveal whether someone actually knows what they’re doing — from invoice processing fundamentals to vendor management, 3‑way matching, accruals, inte

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