Putting the AP in hAPpy

Debra R Richardson
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A weekly podcast providing fraud prevention and vendor setup training to protect the vendor master file. Immediate takeaways with actionable steps you can implement today into your vendor onboarding and maintenance process to reduce fraud and regulatory fines. Great tips for the Accounts Payable and Procurement teams to clean-up their vendor data, clean-up their vendor processes so that they can pay the right vendor. 

  1. Episode 381: 5 Reasons Why Annual VMF Clean-Ups Fail in 2026 And How Often It Should Be Done

    6D AGO

    Episode 381: 5 Reasons Why Annual VMF Clean-Ups Fail in 2026 And How Often It Should Be Done

    Send us Fan Mail Around April of every year right after the tax filing season for 1099s and 1042s, the vendor teams definitely know they have some issues with their vendor data.  If you clean your vendor master file only once per year – that could be the problem. Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     Recording:  8 Steps to Clean Your Vendor Master File Free Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource LinksVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    36 min
  2. Episode 380: A Fraud Prevention Strategy From A 1982 Film To Avoid Deepfakes

    MAR 26

    Episode 380: A Fraud Prevention Strategy From A 1982 Film To Avoid Deepfakes

    Send us Fan Mail This fraud prevention strategy appeared in a 1982 film with Robert De Niro and still works today to avoid deepfakes that lead to B2B payment fraud.  Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     National Cybersecurity Alliance:  Stay Safe Online - Safe Word & Deepfakes https://www.staysafeonline.org/campaigns/safewordFree Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7321756135093063258Confirmation Call / But Better:  Vendor Callback Confirmation ToolkitTM https://training.debrarrichardson.com/course/callback-confirmation-toolkitCustomized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    18 min
  3. Episode 379: Nacha Fraud Monitoring Rule Compliance for Non-Consumer Originators > Determining High Risk Vendors

    MAR 19

    Episode 379: Nacha Fraud Monitoring Rule Compliance for Non-Consumer Originators > Determining High Risk Vendors

    Send us Fan Mail Phase 1 of the Nacha Fraud Monitoring Rule for ACH initiators is here.  Part of the rule requires that you have a risk-based approach, but what criteria can you use to determine risk for your vendors?  In this episode we’ll talk about three approaches to classify your vendors based on risk.   Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     Nacha:  RISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS – (Fraud Monitoring Phase 1) Free Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! Confirmation Call / But Better:  Vendor Callback Confirmation ToolkitTM Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links Vendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    30 min
  4. Episode 378: 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend ACH Prenotifications To Avoid Payment Fraud Or For Nacha Fraud Monitoring Compliance

    MAR 12

    Episode 378: 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Recommend ACH Prenotifications To Avoid Payment Fraud Or For Nacha Fraud Monitoring Compliance

    Send us Fan Mail You may already be sending pre-notes when vendors submit banking for an ACH payment method, or maybe you’re thinking about it as a way to comply with the upcoming Nacha rule.  Here’s why pre-notes don’t help to prevent fraud and are not recommended for Nacha compliance. Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:       Nacha:  RISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS – (Fraud Monitoring Phase 1) https://www.nacha.org/rules/risk-management-topics-fraud-monitoring-phase-1Free Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7321756135093063258Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    14 min
  5. Episode 377: Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule: Is the Confirmation Call You’re Already Doing Compliant?

    MAR 5

    Episode 377: Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule: Is the Confirmation Call You’re Already Doing Compliant?

    Send us Fan Mail If you’re already performing the confirmation call for vendor changes – are you already compliant with the upcoming Nacha ACH fraud monitoring rule with a March 20, 2026 deadline? Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     Nacha:  RISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS – (Fraud Monitoring Phase 1) Get Your Free Download: 5 Steps to Improve Your Vendor Confirmation Call LinkedIn Article:  Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule: Is the Confirmation Call You’re Already Doing Compliant? Free Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links Vendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    27 min
  6. Episode 376: March 2026 Deadline: Nacha Rules Impacting Vendor Payments

    FEB 26

    Episode 376: March 2026 Deadline: Nacha Rules Impacting Vendor Payments

    Send us Fan Mail Nacha rules – just keep coming.  If you are involved in the vendor process, there are two Nacha rules with a compliance deadline of March 20, 2026.  So, if you haven’t heard of them yet or have and are not quite sure what they are, here is where you can go to get more information.   Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     NachaAbout US https://www.nacha.org/content/about-usRISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS – (Fraud Monitoring Phase 1) RISK MANAGEMENT TOPICS – Company Entry Descriptions Free Nacha Compliance Webinar:  Last Minute Compliance:  3 Ways To Meet Nacha’s ACH Fraud Monitoring Rule Before the Deadline! Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    19 min
  7. Episode 375: A Factor in Reducing IRS Penalties - Handling Returned 1099’s and 1042’s

    FEB 19

    Episode 375: A Factor in Reducing IRS Penalties - Handling Returned 1099’s and 1042’s

    Send us Fan Mail So you sent recipient statements to your vendors for Tax Year 2025 – and some came back.  Here is how to handle them to reduce penalties from the IRS.  Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    16 min
  8. Episode 374: 3 Reasons Why It’s Better to Use IRIS and Not FIRE for 1042-S Forms For TY 2025

    FEB 12

    Episode 374: 3 Reasons Why It’s Better to Use IRIS and Not FIRE for 1042-S Forms For TY 2025

    Send us Fan Mail If you paid foreign vendors reportable income in TY 2025 and want to file the 1042-S forms using one of the two IRS free e-Filing tools – this episode will break down three differences between the FIRE and IRIS that might make your decision easier.  Keep listening.  Check out my website www.debrarrichardson.com if you need help implementing authentication techniques, internal controls, and best practices to reduce the potential for fraudulent payments, compliance fines or bad vendor data. Check out the Vendor Process Training Center for 173+ hours of weekly live and on-demand training for the Vendor team.  Links mentioned in the podcast + other helpful resources:     IRS IRIS Page: https://www.irs.gov/filing/e-file-information-returns-with-iris IRS FIRE Page:  https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/filing-information-returns-electronically-fire IRS Modernized eFile: https://www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/modernized-e-file-program-information Customized Vendor Validations Session: https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-sessionFree Download:  Vendor Validation Reference List with Resource Links https://debrarrichardson.com/vendor-validation-downloadVendor Process Training Center - https://training.debrarrichardson.comCustomized Fraud Training:  https://training.debrarrichardson.com/customized-fraud-training Free Live and On-Demand Webinars: https://training.debrarrichardson.com/webinarsVendor Master File Clean-Up:  https://www.debrarrichardson.com/cleanupYouTube Channel:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqeoffeQu3pSXMV8fUIGNiw More Podcasts/Blogs/Webinars www.debrarrichardson.comMore ideas?  Email me at debra@debrarrichardson.com Music Credit:  www.purple-planet.com

    19 min
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A weekly podcast providing fraud prevention and vendor setup training to protect the vendor master file. Immediate takeaways with actionable steps you can implement today into your vendor onboarding and maintenance process to reduce fraud and regulatory fines. Great tips for the Accounts Payable and Procurement teams to clean-up their vendor data, clean-up their vendor processes so that they can pay the right vendor. 

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  • Creator
    Debra R Richardson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    381
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    © 2026 Putting the AP in hAPpy
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