Our Presenters

Mary S. Schaeffer is the founder of AP Now, a B2B learning and information company focused on creating business intelligence around the accounts payable and payment functions. She has written 18 business books, created a number of CPE self-study courses, customized training and online training events. Schaeffer is a frequent and popular speaker at both online and live events. Previously she held positions as an Assistant Treasurer for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, a Financial Risk Manager for O&Y and a Corporate Cash Manager for Continental Grain. She has an MBA in Finance from NYU and a BS in Mathematics from York College (CUNY).

Encoursa is an industry-leading provider of continuing education offering live webinars and a robust library of premium on-demand (self-study) training. Encoursa also partners with innovative providers of industry solutions to offer sponsored webinars. Our courses feature action-oriented objectives designed to help our community of accounting and finance professionals build and grow a dynamic skillset.