This is a special episode! I am interviewing the person that gave me my foundation for Accounts Payable – Mary S Schaeffer.  We discuss: 

• The most critical AP topics from in her first newsletter in 1995 and today.  Hmnm – are they the same? 
• Why the human component needs to be partnered with any digital solutions to combat fraud.
• How Invoice Automation solutions have evolved making it accessible to SMBs.
• Lifelong learning and the Accounts Payable professional > Digital solutions > AI, Robotics, Cryptocurrencies, and blockchain.
• Best way to learn about today’s AP Automation tools
• And much more.  

Links mentioned in the podcast: 

• AP-Now.com:  Share business intelligence. Memberships, webinars, articles, etc.  
  • Book:  101 Best Practices
  • Book:  Fundamentals of Accounts Payable 
• Vendor Master File Training/eGuide:  3 Step Vendor Setup & Maintenance Process:  www.debrarrichardson.com/training
• Accounts Payable Gifts: www.debrarrichardson.com/shop 

Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com