The Biggest Three-Way Match Mistakes in Accounts Payable

The Biggest Three-Way Match Mistakes in Accounts Payable

From APNow by Mary Schaeffer

March 31, 2026 · 8 min · Episode 474

About this episode

This episode discusses common mistakes in the three-way match process in accounts payable and how to prevent them.

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…

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Host: Mary Schaeffer

Topics covered

  • accounts payable
  • three-way match
  • financial accounting
  • invoice processing
  • common errors
  • best practices

Keywords

  • three-way match
  • accounts payable
  • financial accounting
  • invoice processing
  • common mistakes
  • best practices

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