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Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)

This online course covers AP fundamentals, best practices, and regulatory compliance, all of which are necessary to excel in the accounts payable field.

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                                30 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES2074
                            
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                                3 Months
                            
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Overview

Objective

Syllabus

Introduction
Overview
1. Mission and Vision
2. The Role and Impact of Accounts Payable
3. The Importance of Professionalism
4. Overview of AP Business Models
5. Accounting Terms
Internal Controls
1. Overview: What are Internal Controls and Why Do They Matter?
2. Types of Internal Controls
3. Internal Control Legislation and Best Practice
4. Fraud
5. Detective Controls/Audits
6. Record Retention and Destruction
7. Writing Complaint Internal Control Policies and Procedures
Tax and Regulatory
1. Blocked and Denied Parties
2. Reporting Income
3. Other Federal Regulations
4. Tax on Purchases
5. Value Added Tax (VAT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), Consumption Tax (CT)
6. Unclaimed Property and Escheatment
7. Financial Reporting
8. Audit Record-Gathering
Vendor Master File
1. Vendor Master Files Basics
2. Vendor Verification
3. Duplicate Vendor Check
4. Vendor Setup Conventions
5. Setting Up Vendors
6. Changes to the VMF
7. Maintaining the Vendor File
8. Automated Solutions and Vendor Portals
9. Monitoring Vendor Performance
Invoices
1. Invoice Fundamentals
2. Receiving and Prepping invoices
3. Entering Invoices
4. Invoice Matching and Approvals
5. Other Invoice Types
6. Exceptions
Payments
1. Paper Checks
2. Electronic Payments
3. Card Payments
4. Petty Cash
5. Payment Issues
6. Discount Management
Travel and Entertainment (T&E)
1. Understanding T&E Policies and Regulations
2. Travel Cards
3. Receipts
4. Reimbursements
5. Automation
6. Policy Enforcement and Expense Auditing
7. Fraud
8. The Accountable Plan (U.S.)
Technology and Automation
1. Solution Types and Functions
2. Overcoming Resistance to Change
3. Security

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

The Accounts Payable Specialist Certification course is specifically designed to help individuals with prior AP knowledge become certified. IOFM recommends that you meet one of the following for APS certification:

No degree = 3 yrs. AP experience
2-year degree = 2 yrs. AP experience
4-year degree = 1 yr. AP experience

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Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes, IOFM Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) Certification Exam.

When can I start the course?

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

How long does it take to complete this course?

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive three (3) months to complete the course.

What if I don't have enough time to complete my course within the time frame provided?

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

What kind of support will I receive?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

What happens when I complete the course?

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

Am I guaranteed a job?

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

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Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)

This online course covers AP fundamentals, best practices, and regulatory compliance, all of which are necessary to excel in the accounts payable field.

Overview

Objective

Syllabus

Requirements

Prerequisites

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