{"podcast":{"title":"APNow","slug":"apnow-1047497","podcast_index_feed_id":1047497,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/apnow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://apnow.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/4711704/podcastlogo_-square.jpg","author":"Mary Schaeffer","episode_count":100,"summary":"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 responsibility for, or provide services to the accounts payable function. Find the AP Now podcast wherever you listen to podcasts or head over to www.ap-now.com, and sign up for our ezine to be alerted to new issues.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-16T04:19:04.327151+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497"},"episode":{"title":"Accounts Payable Basics (Update) A Guide to Almost Everything","slug":"accounts-payable-basics-update-a-guide-to-almost-everything","published_at":"2026-08-25T12:32:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497/accounts-payable-basics-update-a-guide-to-almost-everything","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497","url":"https://apnow.podbean.com/e/accounts-payable-basics-update-a-guide-to-almost-everything/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/shgvkcysyiyhg5kw/basics_updateaz1dp.mp3","summary":"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 new to AP or looking to strengthen your skills for promotion, this updated walkthrough gives you the tools to work faster, reduce errors, and improve your team’s efficiency. 🔹 What You’ll Learn (2027 AP Essentials) • What Accounts Payable is and why it matters • The full AP workflow: invoice → approval → posting → payment • 2 way match vs. 3 way match (with examples) • Vendor setup, W 9s, and compliance requirements • AP internal controls every company must have • How to prevent duplicate payments and invoice fraud • Month end close steps for AP teams • AP automation tools and 2027 technology trends • Tips to improve accuracy, speed, and audit readiness 🔹 Who This Video Helps • Accounts Payable Specialists • AP Managers and Supervisors • Accounting Clerks and Bookkeepers • Controllers and Finance Leaders • Job seekers preparing for AP interviews • Anyone transitioning into accounting roles 🔹 Why This Matters AP teams are under pressure to move faster, reduce risk, and adopt automation. This video gives you the updated knowledge you need to stay competitive, improve your workflow, and support your organization’s financial health. 🔹 More AP & Accounting Training If you found this helpful, check out my other videos on: • AP internal controls • Invoice processing best practices • Month end close • Accounting career growth • Job search tips for AP and accounting roles Link to The…","meta_description":"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. F…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1106,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/apnow-1047497/episodes/accounts-payable-basics-update-a-guide-to-almost-everything/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/apnow-1047497/accounts-payable-basics-update-a-guide-to-almost-everything.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}