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APNow has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 111 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 9 min and 11 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 59 episodes published. Published by Mary Schaeffer.

Episodes
111
Running
2024–2026 · 2y
Median length
10 min
Cadence
Weekly

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Discussions about trends, insights and emerging issues impacting the accounts payable and payment functions

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Is Accounts Payable a Good Career? The Truth No One Tells You

Jun 24, 202611 min

Accounts Payable Career Path Explained: Clerk → Supervisor → Asst Manager → Manager → Director → VP

Jun 22, 202611 min

Check Fraud: Are Your AP Controls Actually Working?

Jun 17, 202610 min

ACH vs Wire Fraud: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe

Jun 15, 202614 min

NACHA 2026 Phase 2: Don't Get Caught Off Guard by These Changes

Jun 10, 202613 min

Why Your Company Bleeds Money in Silence — The AP Basics No One Talks About

Jun 2, 202610 min

Purchase Orders vs Purchase Requisitions: What Is The Difference

May 26, 20268 min

Journal Entries A Guide to Almost Everything A Complete Guide to Journal Entries in AP

May 14, 202626 min

Automation in Accounts Payable: 10 Questions to Test Your Knowledge

Apr 30, 20269 min

Not-So-Obvious Best Practices

Apr 23, 20265 min

Accounts Payable Interview Questions and Answers | Process-Based Scripts to Get Hired

Apr 16, 20269 min

Ep 474The Biggest Three-Way Match Mistakes in Accounts Payable

Your Three-Way Match isn't working; here's why. Most three-way match problems don't come from complicated issues, but from common, preventable errors. This video breaks down some of the most frequent three way match mistakes, explaining why they happen and, crucially, how to stop them before they derail your accounts payable process. As a savvy financial accounting professional, understanding these accounting basics and invoice processing tips is key for better finance and accounting. Link to Three Way Match Controls That Save Companies Big Time https://youtu.be/FEwPcrxcaNM Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V

Mar 31, 20268 min

Ep 473Three Way Match Explained (Fast + Clear)

Three way match every Accounts Payable (AP) and accounting team should master. Link to The Parts of an Invoice https://youtu.be/pVq_0BACFZI Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V

Mar 24, 20268 min

Ep 472The AP Process Flaws That Catch Everyone Off Guard

Most AP teams don’t fail because they’re careless — they fail because they trust the wrong things. An official looking invoice. A familiar process from a previous job. An email that “seems” like it came from a supplier. An automation tool that feels foolproof. These tiny assumptions slip into the workflow quietly… and they’re exactly where the biggest errors, fraud attempts, and audit findings hide. #accountspayable #accounting #accountspayablemistakes Today, I’m going to walk you through the assumptions that even experienced AP professionals make without realizing it — the ones that cost companies money, damage vendor relationships, and create compliance headaches. If you work in AP, these blind spots are already in your process. The question is whether you’ve spotted them yet. Link to Trial Balance https://youtu.be/aGkK-ufW-UY Link to Three-way Match https://youtu.be/ysgyRbw3yVk Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby Most accounts payable teams don't fail due to carelessness, but by trusting the wrong things. This video discusses common blind spots in accounts payable that lead to significant financial losses and fraud. We highlight how seemingly official invoices or deceptive emails can introduce errors into workflows, emphasizing the need for robust internal controls. Understanding these risks is crucial for effective finance and accounting operations and sound risk management.

Mar 12, 20268 min

Ep 471Trial Balance: A Guide to Almost Everything

Link to Quick Reconciliation Tricks that Work https://youtu.be/gCXFs3EcEZc Trial balance serves as the underpinning of any organization’s financial statements. It is a critical tool used to ensure accurate financial statements. So, let’s take a look at what it is and how it is used in both accounting and more specifically accounts payable and then look at some common misconceptions and mistakes made in relation to this all-important reporting mechanism. #trialbalance #accounting #accountspayable Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby This video provides a comprehensive guide to understanding the trial balance, a fundamental accounting report. We explain what a trial balance is, its importance in financial statement accuracy, and its application in accounts payable. The video also addresses common misconceptions and mistakes related to this critical reporting tool, including discussions on unadjusted trial balances and the accounting equation.

Mar 5, 202619 min

Ep 470Can You Pass This ACH Basics Quiz: 10 Questions to Test Your Knowledge

hink you understand ACH? Let’s find out. I’ve got 10 quick questions that trip up even experienced accounting pros. Keep track of your score — you might be surprised by what you don’t know. #ACH #achpayment #payment #paymentinnovation Link to ACH or Wire: Which is Better https://youtu.be/ZOvcvvM7j04 Link to ACH Payments Explained | Why Most Companies Get This Wrong https://youtu.be/0ihlDHHTQic Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!!

Feb 17, 20269 min

Ep 469When Lying Is Preferable: Job Interviews

This podcast challenges the conventional advice of always being 100% honest in job interviews. The speaker explains that certain questions are designed as traps, and revealing too much truth in these instances can jeopardize a job offer. Learn how to navigate these situations with our expert interview tips and improve your interview success tips by understanding how to prepare for a job interview, ensuring you know how to answer interview questions and answers effectively. This is crucial career advice for anyone looking to ace their next interview. In this talk, we’re breaking down exactly when you should NOT tell the whole truth, and what to say instead that will make you look like the smartest person in the room — without crossing any ethical lines. #interview #interviewtips #accountspayableinterview Link: Accounts Payable: 10 Questions to Test Your Knowledge https://youtu.be/jRyp9kG0Dww Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_

Feb 13, 20269 min

Ep 468Practical Accounts Payable: A Guide that Prevents Basic Mistakes

This video discusses the complexities of accounts payable, highlighting challenges such as "the invoice nightmare," "the duplicate headache," and dealing with resistance. It also touches upon vendor data, technology and AI, and related accounting issues, emphasizing that these functions require more detailed handling than many professionals might imagine. The core focus is on enhancing the accounts payable automation process, including ai invoice automation, to improve overall invoice process best practices and control spend. Watch Master Accounting for Accounts Payable in LESS than 30 Minutes https://youtu.be/dGJP6V5J9as Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby

Feb 12, 202613 min

Ep 467Improve Your Accounts Payable Process: Moonwalking with Einstein

Once I realized that the techniques used for training for the World Memory Championships could also help improve your business processes, I knew I had to share them with our community. I’ve got 5 process improvement tips from a place you probably never thought to look – Moonwalking with Einstein, a fascinating book, by Josh Foer. As I read it, almost immediately it struck me that I might be able to use some of the techniques discussed to become a better bridge player as well. Make sure you stick around until the end when I share how these mental athletes (yes, that’s what the competitors are called) get off what they call the OK plateau, a place most of us have been. If you’ve ever thought that everyone’s abilities plateau at some level, this information will change that perception. Link to AI Shortcuts That Save Hours of Soul-Crushing Work https://youtu.be/HZFN-8_2Atc Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos

Feb 10, 20269 min

Ep 466Improve Your Accounts Payable Process: Moonwalking with Einstein

Once I realized that the techniques used for training for the World Memory Championships could also help improve your business processes, I knew I had to share them with our community. I’ve got 5 process improvement tips from a place you probably never thought to look – Moonwalking with Einstein, a fascinating book, by Josh Foer. As I read it, almost immediately it struck me that I might be able to use some of the techniques discussed to become a better bridge player as well. Make sure you stick around until the end when I share how these mental athletes (yes, that’s what the competitors are called) get off what they call the OK plateau, a place most of us have been. If you’ve ever thought that everyone’s abilities plateau at some level, this information will change that perception. Link to AI Shortcuts That Save Hours of Soul-Crushing Work https://youtu.be/HZFN-8_2Atc Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: https://www.youtube.com/APNow?sub_confirmation=1 Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about + Best practices around your payment and accounts payable function + Current and new fraud protection protocols + The newest technology impacting your accounting, accounts payable, and payment functions + Career advancement +And much more!! +++++++++++++++++++++++ See most recent videos at: https://www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos See all short tips at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-HdV9JIterJ-bf6TwMset_z_ Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtL6rWSXZ-Hf_cZwQOcDZrYV4dA0oDVby

Feb 6, 20269 min
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