KPA begins switch to ACH

Kansas Press Association’s accounting department is asking newspapers to begin accepting ACH payments for advertising placements and network rebates.

ACH, Automated Clearing House, is an electronic network for financial transactions.

“In an effort to reduce expenses and assure prompt and secure payment to you, KPA will begin using ACH in the near future,” said Amy Blaufelder, accounting director for KPA. “KPA intends to utilize ACH for payment purposes only for now.

“This method is far more secure than a paper check since accounting information is handled by fewer people.”

A letter and authorization form is being mailed to each member of KPA with this year’s dues statement. Please fill it out and return it at your earliest convenience.

“We realize not all newspapers will participate at first, but we need to begin this conversion now and implement it over time, ” she said.