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Course
Accounts Payable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)
Name
SEF-3001BOG
Available Classes
Not currently offered.
Description Course Outline Requirements Intended Audience More Details
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone with prior accounts payable experience with an interest in preparing for the Accounts Payable Specialist Certification.
Description
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
Course Objectives
  1. Learn about best practices, accounts payable, internal controls, and tax and regulatory matters.
  2. Identify process improvements in the accounts payable function.
  3. Become familiar with automation technology and how it affects your profession.
Outline of Instruction
  1. Introduction
  2. Overview
  3. Internal Controls
  4. Tax and Regulatory
  5. Vendor Master File
  6. Invoices
  7. Payments
  8. Travel and Entertainment (T&E)
  9. Technology and Automation
Contact Hours
30
CEU's
No
Industry Standard, State, or National Certification
No
CE to CU Articulation
No
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
Text and Supplies Needed
Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or newer.
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.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
Requirements for Successful Completion of this Course
  1. Attendance 90% or above
  2. Participation
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Intended Audience
This course is intended for anyone with prior accounts payable experience with an interest in preparing for the Accounts Payable Specialist Certification.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning http://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
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