Course description
The organisation of the accounts payable function and the management of the accounts payable role are of vital importance to the effective control of working capital and therefore cash flow. Documented strategies and tactics employed by highly admired companies are presented both successful and unsuccessful to illustrate the real-world functionality of each process and approach.
Accounts Payable (AP) is not just processing checks, mailing them and then filing the backup paperwork. To truly and effectively manage accounts payable, one must understand the AP department's building blocks including, but not limited to customer service, vendor management, check requests and Purchase Orders (POs).
Upcoming start dates
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
Accounts Payable - From Accounting to Management Training course is ideal for :
- Managers of accounts payable,
- AP staff and professionals as well as clerks and specialists who wish to advance their career.
- Professionals in accounting, finance, purchasing and procurement who work closely with accounts payable.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
By the end of the Accounts Payable - From Accounting to Management Training course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the function of accounts payable and its role in organizations
- Use accounting principles related to accounts payable
- Describe how to take a successful lead in the management of accounts payable
- Assess AP operations and processes and recommend improvements using the latest best practices
- Evaluate main issues affecting AP staff in order to increase their efficiency and productivity
- Apply tools and techniques in Microsoft Excel to effectively manage and monitor AP performance
Training Course Content
Day 1
He Big Picture: Accounts Payable amd the Financial Health of Organizayions
- The Important Role of Accounts Payable (AP)
- The Meaning of Managing Accounts Payable
- The Functions of Management
- The Functions of Accounts Payable Department and Role of AP Staff
- Accounts Payable Impact on Working Capital and Cash Management
Day 2
Accounting for Accounts Payable Accounting Essentials for Accounts Payable
- Accounting Essentials for Accounts Payable
- Accounts Payable Terminology
- General Ledger and Sub-Ledger
- Month End Accounting Entries and Accruals
- Control Account Reconciliations
- Developing a Reconciliation Plan for the Sub-Ledger
Day 3
Key Topics in Accounts Payable Management
- Applying Best Practices in your Organization
- Identifying Proper Internal Controls
- The Annual Audit as an Added Value
- Impact of AP Outsourcing
- Detecting Fraud in Accounts Payable
Day 4
The Behavioural Side of Managing Accounts Payable Department
- Improving the Image of Accounts Payable Department
- Ways to Motivate Accounts Payable Staff
- Organizing the AP Department
- Closing the Communication Gap
- Dealing with Internal and External Disputes
- Providing Customer Service to Vendors
Day 5
Using Excel in Managing Accounts Payable
- Interface between Accounts Payable System and Excel
- Using Pivot Tables to Extract Valuable Information
- Preparing and Analyzing Accounts Payable Aging
- Developing your Accounts Payable Dashboard
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