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The accounting, accounts payable and payment processes are the main focuses of this channel along with job interview tips., in videos ranging from two minutes to two hours. We also recently started posting UA-cam shorts, so there are quite a few even shorter videos. Accounts payable, accounts payable for beginners, accounts payable basics, accounts payable tutorials, accounting, bookkeeping, job interview tips and occasionally Wordle are all covered.
Worried about keeping up with changing best practices, new frauds, new technology, ever-increasing regulatory concerns, and new processes impacting your accounts payable function? The AP Now channel, hosted by Mary Schaeffer, one of the leading accounts payable experts, is for you. New episodes are posted Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This channel is especially designed for those who work in, manage, have responsibility for, or provide services to the accounts payable function - except of course, the Wordle videos which are for everyone.
Worried about keeping up with changing best practices, new frauds, new technology, ever-increasing regulatory concerns, and new processes impacting your accounts payable function? The AP Now channel, hosted by Mary Schaeffer, one of the leading accounts payable experts, is for you. New episodes are posted Tuesdays and Thursdays.
This channel is especially designed for those who work in, manage, have responsibility for, or provide services to the accounts payable function - except of course, the Wordle videos which are for everyone.
Spot the Fraud: 3 Questions to Protect Yourself and Your Company
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 potential frauds and scams. And when I say anyone, I mean anyone. We’ve got some real-life examples to show how they work.
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Subscribe for more tips and insights like this:
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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:
www.youtube.com/@APNow/videos
See all short tips at:
ua-cam.com/play/PLtL6rWSXZ-He5ELp9TP3wqQdHIbfIcFAB.html
Learn more about AP Best Practices; Playlist at:
ua-cam.com/play/PLtL6rWSXZ-HcvMSJTdNs0BCQJ0Ivb4l9V.html
Learn more about Internal Controls in AP; Playlist
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Looking for Automation insights: Playlist at:
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Traveling to the UK: New Travel Requirement
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Do you know if you need a UK ETA, an Electronic Travel Authorization when traveling to the UK? If you’ve never heard of it, we’ve got you covered. There are new requirements for travel to the UK. Link to Career Advancement Moves That Actually Work ua-cam.com/video/Q5FaU80icI4/v-deo.html Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: ua-cam.com/users/APNow Looking for more of the most current b...
From Clutter to Clarity: 5 Quick Tips for Faster Invoice Processing
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In today’s fast-paced business world, efficient invoice processing isn’t just a nice-to-have-it’s a must. Delays can hurt cash flow, strain vendor relationships, and even risk compliance issues. But here’s the good news: turning invoice chaos into clarity is absolutely within your reach. After spending the past 25 years immersed in every aspect of accounts payable-from tackling day-to-day chall...
Beyond Hello How to Create a Winning First Impression Every Time
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Making a strong first impression is crucial in your professional life, whether it be written, verbal or visual, what we call the triple threat of first impressions. So, remember, emails count. Today, I’m joined by Lynn Larson, an expert in making lasting impressions, to share essential tips for excelling in all three areas. Stick around until the end for exclusive advice on making a good impres...
Accounts Payable Survival Guide: Managing Interruptions
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In this talk not only will I help you manage interruptions, but I’ll also share some hilarious-and true-stories that might make you feel better about your own chaos! We’ve identified over 20 different types of interruptions that occur on a regular basis in many accounting and accounts payable departments, as well as the culprits. We’ve got tips for handling each so you don’t inadvertently derai...
Job Crafting Secret to Job Success that Few Use
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Bored to tears but you don’t want to leave your current position? Find out how job crafting can address the boredom issue without you having to leave your current company. Plus we’ve got a few tips for you to increase your chances of success with this really simple, but little-used approach. #jobcrafting #career #personaldevelopment Link to Career Moves That Actually Work ua-cam.com/video/Q5FaU...
When is the Super Bowl 2025 Date and Time
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Super Bowl 2025: Date, Time, and Schedule for the NFL's Championship Game. Football fans eagerly anticipate the Super Bowl each year, with popular searches including the date of the Super Bowl, start time for both the game and pregame festivities, and more. The Super Bowl is the National Football League's ultimate playoff showdown, featuring American football (not to be confused with soccer). #...
10 Fast Facts You Should Know about 1099s
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When it comes to tax season, few forms are more infamous-or more misunderstood-than the 1099. But don’t let confusion cost you or your organization. In this fast-paced talk, we break down the essential facts every business professional needs to know about 1099s. #form1099 #1099-MISC #1099-NEC Link to Modern Career Moves: 5 Game Changing Tactics to Get Ahead ua-cam.com/video/Q5FaU80icI4/v-deo.ht...
10 Common Job Search Mistakes Many Accounting/Accounts Payable Professionals Make
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Are you making these career-killing job search mistakes? Avoiding mistakes when looking for a job is even more important than having a great resume. These mistakes can stop you from landing that all-important interview. But here’s the twist-you can avoid these mistakes pretty easily. Stick around until the very end, because we’ll uncover the one mistake even the smartest professionals make, the...
3 Productivity Killing Accounting Challenges - and solutions
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The fast-paced business world doesn’t wait for anyone. For accounting, finance, and accounts payable teams, falling behind isn’t just inconvenient-it’s costly. What if I told you that fixing just a few common mistakes could save your organization thousands of dollars and countless hours? In this video, we’re tackling three of the most frustrating, time-consuming challenges you face every day-an...
Fun Happy New Year Wishes for Accounting and Accounts Payable
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Surprising Christmas wishes from AP Now to accounting, accounts payable, finance, procurement, treasury and all other professionals. Link to ChatGPT Made EASY No Experience Needed! ua-cam.com/video/eoUlvc5sPDU/v-deo.html Happy New Year Subscribe for more tips and insights like this: ua-cam.com/users/APNow Looking for more of the most current business intelligence about Best practices around you...
Career Advancement Moves That Actually Work in 2025
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Most professionals are stuck following outdated career strategies that worked decades ago. But what if you could turn your current job into the career of your dreams-without more hours, endless certifications, or switching companies? Discover how innovative tactics such as Job Crafting can accelerate your growth while making you indispensable at work. These aren't pie-in-the-sky ideas-they're a...
What Is Accounts Payable [Accounting Process]
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Accounts payable refers to the function that pays an organization’s bills. If you think this means the team just gets bills (called invoices in the business world) and pays them, you’re in for a rude awakening. With over 25% of all invoices being sent multiple times, an organization that took the “just pay it” approach would be shelling out cash faster than it should. Let’s take a quick look at...
Learn Accounts Payable in Less than Three and a Half Hours
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A collection of Accounts payable tutorials that I have put together over the last year or so. I have arranged the topics in what I believe is a very logical, progressive order for your viewing pleasure! The goal here is to give you a good foundation is a few short hours. Or, if you’ve been away from the function for a bit, a good review. Link to Automation ua-cam.com/video/yDto5Irlryw/v-deo.htm...
Procurement vs Purchasing | Key differences between procurement and purchasing
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Many people mistakenly use the terms procurement and purchasing as if they mean the same thing. While they are closely related and often overlap in practice, they represent two distinct concepts in the business world. Understanding the difference is critical Link to What Is a Purchase Order and How Does It Work? What You Need to Know ua-cam.com/video/rnZD3qJOzoA/v-deo.html Subscribe for more ti...
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The 2025 Guide to Professional Advancement
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Benefits of Accepting ACH Payments [Best Business Decision You'll Ever Make]
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Essential Invoice Parts You Need to Know!
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1099s for selling your first home?
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Thanks for the feedback. It is appreciated.
Wow, what you saved for the end of your video was the most impactful part of your video!!
Thanks - I tried to get the basics in first - for those just starting out.
This is awesome..Well explained thank you
How kind of you!!! Thank you. ❤
I wanted to subscribe but there was no bell to ring
were you logged into a UA-cam or gmail account? I believe you need to be in order to subscribe.Thanks
I’m loving your videos. They are so informational. I just applied for an AP specialist job and need a refresher course. I’m so grateful for stumbling upon your channel and whether I get an interview or not, I am even more interested in AP!! Thank you ❤
@@kimlucero4630 thank YOU for your very kind words. Best of luck.
Yes, if the person who is checking the invoice should also check the amount is correct.
I agree - but the reality is few do.
Thanks for the overview on Accounts Payable...hopefully i will crack the interview.😊
🤞🤞Best of luck. Thanks for your kind words.
Yes I'm going crazy about menu scand ty hey got me before and you know they don't get you after the first time God will see and they will not scam God so not too smart for them
I work as Accounts receivable and Invoicing Specialist for 3 years. Was pregnant and married. Now I going back in the business world and need to refresh for my upcoming interview for AR/AP Specialist. This video tackles every important information not only in theory but specially in actual work. Thank you for the video. ❤❤❤
Thank you and best of luck.
I decided to leave IT and start my first job as an Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) specialist. This is the best resource that has educated me on what I need for AP/AR jobs. Thank you. I am going to recommend this channel to other people.
First, thank you for your kind words. They mean a lot to me. And second, your recommendations are like gold to me. It is people like you that make me happy I am doing this.
I would appreciate a video on the payment request form and requests. Thank you! I find your platform very informative. I am currently an AP analyst at a hospital.
thanks for the kind words and the suggestion - very much appreciated. Let me see what I can do!
Good evening. I have a degree in marketing but i have never used it. I graduated in 2018. Right after i graduated I realized that i don't actually like marketing. Maeketing really has not money haha. Long story short, i wanted to go back to school snd get an accounting degree but then this automation hit. Why do i like accounting? Well, my goal was to sit behind the desk and just do the calculations. Anyway, i think i have a pretty good idea of what accountants do. I have taken accounting 1 and 2 in college. There are some short courses i wanna (6 months) and hopefully that csn help me get a job in accounting. Man, its so hard to decide what to do it life. Vety hard. Anyway, your thoughts are very much appreciated. I think i land a job in 6 months if i really put my mind into it.
I agree - both with trying to decide what do in life and on your speed at landing a job. Good luck.
Super good advice! Super underrated page!
@@Gr8nessLives-d7d thank you
Hello, i am really thankful for the content you are sharing on this platform, i am looking for the job in the field of accounting,A/P,A/R, what certifications can i do to boost my resume, i have knowledge of accounting but no prior experience.Looking forward for your reply.
Any certification related to the position. So, if you were looking for Accounting. AP or AR, anything related would help. Obviously, a CPA, but also knowledge of Excel, regulatory issues, tax, and now AI and automation
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Hey! 😊 How are you? I'm excited to help you grow your channel, and it’s absolutely free! Let’s make it happen together!
I just love the NY accent please do more vids. My AP team is watching your videos. Send bill to…
Thank you so very much - a great start for me in the new year
Mary, why does any business need to adopt AI AP Automation?
Great video! Thanks for creating these :)
Superb. Thank you for such a comprehensive video. 👏
You are very welcome. Thank you for your kind words.
Missed out black colla ( church ) & blue
you are correct- sadly. Thanks for sharing it.
This is really helpful, I am a customer operations coordinator, I work for a supplier and our customers/buyers have their AP pay our invoices, it’s nice to know what goes on on your end. I know firsthand all the crazy stuff that can happen, I have empathy for everyone involved, but this was good! Our department used to not even contact our customers for PO decisions for pricing discrepancies (seems like 3/4 POs do not match the price in our system for them, customers don’t update their pricing in their system for years sometimes) and depending on pack size etc it can get really difficult.
Thanks for your kind words - and your insights. They are useful to the community. We all do better when we share - so a huge thanks for doing that.
Ma'am thank you, l don't have practical experience but with you l have all l need to know... Amy you be blessed abundantly!
Thank you. You too!!
Wow so much of crisp infoo
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A special thanks to everyone who has hit the like button. It was a lot of work to put this together and your likes let us know you value it. So, a big thank you from me. Know that you are appreciated.
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Mam, Is there any refundable fees in the process of ACH transfer???
I'm not sure what you mean. There are some fees associated with ACH - although generally lower than wire transfer fees.
Awesome information. Great bookkeeping.
Thanks!!!
Thank you beautiful. I have an interview tomorrow and I’ve been out of the work for a while and needed to be freshening up your page was perfect😘
thank you for your kind words. Good luck on the interview
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As per the following response I received from COPILOT, regarding your guest's advice on using 2 factor Identification. In some instances, using 2 FACTOR ID can lead someone to be prone to other types of scams. Her advice is very naive and does nothing to evaluate the implications of the advice that she is giving to people. This a response from COPILOT: You bring up a very important point! Using text messages (SMS) for two-factor authentication (2FA) can indeed be risky, especially if someone's SIM card has been stolen. This type of attack is known as SIM swapping, where a hacker tricks your mobile carrier into transferring your phone number to a new SIM card, allowing them to intercept your 2FA codes.
Assuming the $100 invoice had included tax, would you need to make a tax adjustment for the $2 discount?
Good question - actually very good. Let me ask my tax expert friend. My gut response is you only pay tax on what you pay ... so, yes. But let's see what the expert says.
@APNow Thanks, In the UK, when a prompt payment discount is given, the value added tax (VAT) element of the discount amount would be subtracted from the total amount payable to the inland revenue. The remainder would be recorded in the company's books as an expense. If the discount was received, the VAT element would be payable to the inland revenue, and the remainder recorded as income.
Dear @AP Now, your videos are very much helpful for candidates who are starting their career in AP and helping for experienced candidates as as well.. I would request you if you can help what all employers are hiring for AP candidates. Also, whether they are hiring from overseas like India or any other countries?
First - thank you both for your kind words and for the great question. Let me answer your second question first, as it partially answers the first question about what employers are looking for. It would be very difficult - but not impossible - for a candidate not in the US to get a job with a US company ... unless it had been outsourced. Why? 1) As you may have seen in the press, many companies are pushing for employees to return to the office - something you couldn't do if you lived in another country. Today many of the "remote" jobs are actually hybrid ... so people go into the office 2-4 days a week. The second reason has to do with the tax reporting required of all companies for their employees. It gets a lot more complicated when the employee is not in the same country. As for what employers are looking for? They usually want someone with a good understanding of accounts payable, accounting, technology, their ERP (and there are literally dozens of them!) Good luck - I wish I had better info for you.
@@APNow Thank you So much for your detailed answer. I will keep trying for job opportunities within AP as my overall experience is associated to AP domain only. Thanks you very much once gain your response.
Your channel has been growing!
Yes it has =- thank you - I appreciate you noticing
Hello i work as ap officer , and i post invoices into our erp preparing payements and reimbursment for expenses for a uk company could you indicate me to an IFRS or IAS normes in order to check if we are legit or other source thanks for your help !
Thank you ma'am, this is great help for me especially a basic of AP
You are very welcome - I'm glad it helped and thanks for telling
Nothing beats last minute research for tomorrow interview XD ty
@@jetstorm39 you are so right! Good luck!
Yes, my company makes payments via ACH
Great - love to hear about companies using best practices. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the Efforts...can you please elaborate on Weakness No 4 and also make video on vaires reports like Aging report etc
Thanks for your kind words. Will add your requests to my list of future videos. Will try and do coding standards soon - as I believe it is an often-overlooked control and not using them creates all sorts of problems.
@APNow Thanks Again..Please make videos on Topics, KPI, SLA, CPI, implementation of SOX Audit,FMEA, CAPA etc in Accounts Payable
@@mdshahidejaz I will try - but it will take some time. Thks again for the suggestions.
Thank you. That was a clear explanation and example of this game and how to play it. I appreciate your video.
My interview is on 26th nov. hoping to save my seat. Thanks for you videos and knowledge you share.
Goodluck 🤞🤞 Let us know how it goes
@@APNowHi Mary, I got job offer. Thanks for your videos it was really helpful. I was already working within the company and they didn’t asked much in interview but the went through my whole resume front of me. I brought 3 copies of my resume with me as panel consists of 3 people but they already had my resume and cover letter printed with them. It was nice to meet them. Finally I got the job. I hope I can learn lot from your videos along with my journey. I would love if we can have more videos on how to process invoices and payments with different softwares. Thank you so much Mary.
@@jashan7740 Congratulations - that is wonderful news!!! You did well bringing the copies of your resume - even though they had them. There was always a possibility they wouldn't. Will see what I can do about adding your suggested topics to the roster. Good luck.
I enjoy watching all of your vids. The content is great. The audio would sound much better if you recorded from the headset mic instead of what I presume is the laptop mic that is being used. Please don’t take my comment as negative, I like your videos, but they could sound much clearer and louder if you made use of the mic that you are already wearing. Keep up the great work
Thanks for your kind words - and as for the headset ... it is a headset mic, attached to a desktop computer. The best sound seems to come when I use no headset and record on a very old Microsoft tablet! Go figure ,,, sometimes more money doesn't mean better quality 😞
Commenting for the algorithm. Great video. Nice supplement to what I'm learning in class.
Thanks - that is great. Good luck!
Great information! My current position is AP/ Data Entry for a plastic company. I don’t have a degree but it made me realize that I want to purse a degree in accounting.
You need an accounting degree to do AP? I don't think so. Maybe a diploma or certificate in bookkeeping
A growing number of companies are now requiring a degree of new hires. Also, lack of a degree could hold you back from getting promoted at some companies - so, getting one can only help you advance your career. In fact, I know of a number of AP departments whose managers have MBAs.
Is W9 and 1099 same?
No - a W-9 is a form filled out, usually by an individual for themselves or for their company that contains the name and taxpayer identification number (usually a social security number or EIN) The 1099 is a form that is different each year (usually) as it reflects income received that year. The information on it is given to the recipient of the income and the IRS.