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Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)

Course ID: SEF-3001BOG
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Today's companies employ certified accounts payable professionals to ensure their expenses are accurately paid. This online, associate-level course focuses on intermediate financial operations skills and prepares you for the Institute of Finance & Management's (IOFM) Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) certification. With APS certification, you demonstrate your understanding of invoices, payments, T&E, automation and other key functions to potential employers. If you're new to the AP industry or plan to advance your career, the Accounts Payable Specialist course is for you.

Course Objectives

Learn about best practices, accounts payable, internal controls and tax and regulatory matters

Identify process improvements in the accounts payable function

Become familiar with automation technology and how it affects your profession

Outline of Instruction

Introduction

Overview

Internal Controls

Tax and Regulatory

Vendor Master File

Invoices

Payments

Travel and Entertainment (T&E)

Technology and Automation

Contact Hours

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

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: Three years of AP experience for anyone without a college degree, two years of AP experience for anyone with a two-year degree or one year of AP experience for anyone with a four-year degree.

Learning Supplies Needed

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

Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 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.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

This course is intended for anyone with prior accounts payable experience with an interest in preparing for the Accounts Payable Specialist Certification.