Join accounts payable and vendor master expert Debra R. Richardson for a focused, two‑hour webinar designed to strengthen your organization’s year‑end compliance for IRS Forms 1099 and 1042/1042‑S. Learn how to connect vendor onboarding, data validation, and payment processing to ensure accurate tax reporting and avoid costly penalties.
What You’ll Learn:
Identify payments and payees reportable under Forms 1099‑NEC, 1099‑MISC, and 1042‑S.
Apply practical rules for collecting and validating W‑9 and W‑8 forms.
Build a reliable vendor master file process for tax reporting.
Understand timelines, e‑file readiness, and penalty prevention.
Key Learning Highlights
Clarify Reportable Payments – Understand when payments belong on 1099-NEC, 1099-MISC, or 1042-S, and how to identify exceptions early.
Collect and Validate Documentation – Learn the correct use of W-9 and W-8 forms, name/TIN matching, and the most common validation errors that trigger IRS notices.
Vendor Master Compliance Controls – Discover how to embed tax reporting checks directly into vendor onboarding, change management, and payment release workflows.
Prepare for E-Filing and Year-End Close – Create a clear, month-by-month timeline for data cleanup, e-file readiness, and coordination with tax filing providers.
Avoid Penalties and Reduce Rework – Gain practical tips to mitigate B-Notices, prevent duplicate filings, and maintain a clean audit trail.
Who Should Attend:
Accounts Payable, Vendor Maintenance, Compliance, Tax, and Internal Audit professionals.
Instructor Bio:
Debra R. Richardson is a nationally recognized AP and vendor master subject matter expert, host of the “Putting the AP in hAPpy” podcast, and trusted trainer for organizations seeking to reduce fraud and improve compliance through better vendor data management.
Practical Guidance on IRS 1099 and 1042 Filings
Offered every eight weeks on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Central Time in four CPE-Credit event.
We can schedule private events on your timetable for two or more attendees.



