Learn essential accounts payable and receivable workflows through hands-on practice with real-world scenarios. You'll learn to implement the three-way match process for procurement controls, manage customer payment processing and aging reports, create compliant invoices with automated tax calculations, and document complete AP/AR workflows.
This integrated approach combines foundational accounting procedures with practical software skills, preparing you to handle the full procure-to-pay and order-to-cash cycles. Perfect for accounting clerks, bookkeepers, and finance professionals who need to standardize their AP/AR processes.
You'll work with QuickBooks for payment tracking, Excel templates for invoice creation, and develop professional process documentation. By the end, you'll have created a complete workflow management system that demonstrates your ability to maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance, and optimize cash flow management in any business environment.
You will learn about the foundational financial control system that protects organizations from fraud and unauthorized payments by systematically verifying consistency across purchase orders, receiving reports, and vendor invoices.
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3个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
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3个视频•总计19分钟
Three-Way Matching Protects Your Organization's Financial Integrity•3分钟
The Three Essential Documents in Financial Verification•7分钟
Step-by-Step Document Comparison for Accurate Verification•9分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计16分钟
Common Payment Fraud Schemes and How Three-Way Matching Prevents Them•10分钟
Automated Three-Way Matching in Microsoft Dynamics 365•6分钟
1个作业•总计3分钟
Three-Way Match Verification Knowledge Check•3分钟
Invoice Data Entry Procedures
第 2 单元•小时 后完成
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You will learn the systematic procedures for accurately entering vendor invoice data into accounting systems while maintaining proper verification controls and ensuring timely payment processing.
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1个视频2篇阅读材料3个作业
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1个视频•总计9分钟
Essential Data Fields and Accuracy Requirements for Invoice Entry•9分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计18分钟
Common Data Entry Errors and Prevention Strategies•10分钟
Setting Up and Configuring QuickBooks for Invoice Processing•8分钟
Processing Complete Invoice Batch with Verification Procedures•13分钟
Invoice Data Entry Procedures Knowledge Check•2分钟
Recognize AR Documents and Purposes
第 3 单元•19分钟 后完成
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You will learn the identification and purpose of critical AR documents that form the foundation of accurate payment processing and financial record-keeping.
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2个视频1篇阅读材料1个作业
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2个视频•总计9分钟
AR Document Mastery Transforms Your Career Success•3分钟
Document Analysis Techniques for AR Professionals•6分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计8分钟
Essential AR Documents Every Accounting Professional Must Know•8分钟
1个作业•总计2分钟
AR Document Recognition Knowledge Check•2分钟
Apply Payments and Create Aging Reports
第 4 单元•小时 后完成
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You will learn the practical skills of processing customer payments in QuickBooks and generating aging reports that provide strategic visibility into cash flow patterns and collection priorities.
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2个视频1篇阅读材料3个作业
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2个视频•总计11分钟
Accurate Payment Processing Builds Business Success•5分钟
Aging Report Structure and Business Applications•6分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计8分钟
Payment Application Fundamentals for AR Success•8分钟
3个作业•总计35分钟
Comprehensive AR Management Assessment•15分钟
Real-World Payment Processing Challenge•18分钟
Payment Processing and Aging Reports Knowledge Check•2分钟
Invoice Compliance Requirements
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You will learn the legal and regulatory requirements for invoice compliance by identifying all mandatory data fields and understanding their importance for proper business documentation.
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2个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
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2个视频•总计11分钟
Why Invoice Compliance Matters in Professional Accounting•3分钟
Legal Requirements for Sales Invoices: A Practical Guide•8分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计14分钟
Mandatory Invoice Data Fields: Legal Requirements and Best Practices•8分钟
Systematic Invoice Compliance Verification: A Professional Walkthrough•6分钟
You will implement functional spreadsheet invoice templates with automated calculations, ensuring professional invoice creation with accurate tax formulas and efficient business processes.
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2个视频1篇阅读材料3个作业
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2个视频•总计14分钟
The Power of Automated Invoice Templates in Professional Practice•4分钟
Excel Invoice Template Components: Structure and Design•11分钟
1篇阅读材料•总计7分钟
Spreadsheet Formula Fundamentals for Invoice Automation•7分钟
3个作业•总计30分钟
Complete Invoice Template Creation and Implementation•10分钟
Create Your Professional Invoice Template with Automated Calculations•15分钟
Spreadsheet Automation Knowledge Check•5分钟
AP Workflow Foundation - Understanding Core Stages
第 7 单元•23分钟 后完成
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You will understand the fundamental components and sequence of accounts payable processes to establish a foundation for systematic invoice processing
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2个视频2篇阅读材料1个作业
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2个视频•总计10分钟
Standardized AP Workflows Transform Accounting Operations•3分钟
The Six Essential Stages of Accounts Payable Processing•7分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计11分钟
Building Effective AP Workflow Documentation•5分钟
Understanding Swim-Lane Diagrams for Accounts Payable Workflows•6分钟
1个作业•总计2分钟
AP Workflow Stages Knowledge Check•2分钟
Digital Invoice Processing - Hands-on Capture, Coding & Routing
第 8 单元•小时 后完成
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You will implement systematic procedures for processing vendor invoices using digital capture tools and standardized coding practices
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3个视频2篇阅读材料2个作业
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3个视频•总计20分钟
Essential Digital Capture Tools for Invoice Processing•7分钟
OCR Tools and Digital Invoice Capture Walkthrough•6分钟
GL Coding Best Practices and Approval Routing Setup•7分钟
2篇阅读材料•总计12分钟
Digital Transformation in Accounts Payable Processing•5分钟
Best Practices for Invoice Coding and Classification•7分钟
2个作业•总计13分钟
Comprehensive Invoice Processing Assessment•10分钟
Digital Invoice Processing Knowledge Check•3分钟
Project: Accounts Payable and Receivable Workflow Management
第 9 单元•小时 后完成
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You will create a comprehensive accounts payable and receivables process documentation package that demonstrates their ability to handle end-to-end financial transaction processing. This project integrates invoice processing, payment matching, customer payment tracking, and compliant invoicing skills into a realistic workplace scenario.
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3篇阅读材料1个作业
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3篇阅读材料•总计80分钟
Why This Project Matters•10分钟
Project Requirements•10分钟
Assignment: Accounts Payable and Receivables Documentation Package•60分钟
1个作业•总计15分钟
Graded Quiz: Accounts Payable and Receivables Documentation Package•15分钟
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