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Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)

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Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification (Exam Cost Included)

The Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification Program explains the principles, policies, processes, and practices necessary for efficient and effective accounts receivable that meet an organization's goals: supporting sales, cash flow, and customer service while protecting the organization's money.

$1,399.00 (USD)

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                                40 Course Hrs
                            

                                Code
                                    GES2184
                            
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                                3 Months
                            
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Overview

Objective

Outline

Internal Controls
1. Introduction
2. What Are Internal Controls?
3. Control Environment
4. Risk Assessment
5. Control Activities
6. Accounts receivable Internal Controls
7. Policies and Procedures (P&P)
8. Audit and Key Terms
9. Fraud
10. Consequences of Inadequate Internal Controls
Understanding Your B2b Customer's Procure to Pay Process (P2P)
1. Introduction
2. Non-PO Purchases
3. PO Purchases
4. The Perfect Invoice
5. DSO And DPO 33
6. Sending Statements of Past Due Invoices
7. AP And Procure-To-Pay Best Practices
8. Conclusion
Customer Master File
1. Introduction
2. Ownership
3. Customer File Documentation
4. Verifying Customer Data
5. Updating the Customer Master File
6. Entering and Securing CMF Data
7. Cycle Time
8. Conclusion
Credit Management
1. Introduction
2. Credit Management
3. Policy and Procedures (P&P) for the Credit Manager
4. New Customer Credit
5. Credit Application
6. Assigning A Credit Line
7. Relationship Between Credit and Sales
8. Resources for Credit Managers and The Customer Master File
9. Financial Statement Analysis
10. Internal Credit Score
11. Terms and Payment Methods
12. New Customer Acceptance Letter
13. Credit and Existing Customers
14. Metrics
15. Best Practice Summary
Cash Application, Deductions, and Dispute Management
1. Introduction
2. Payment Types and Methods
3. International Payments
4. Cash Application
5. Dispute Management
6. Best Practices
7. Conclusion
Collections
1. Introduction
2. Collections Prioritization
3. Collection Technology
4. Collections Staff
5. Collection Methods
6. Additional Practices and Tools
7. Compliance
8. Bankruptcy
9. Best Practice
10. Conclusion
Accounting, Records, and Associated Regulations
1. Introduction
2. Accounting Definitions
3. Financial Reporting and Account Standards
4. General Ledger
5. Month-End Close
6. Financial Statements
7. Auditing—Internal and External
8. Record Retention/Destruction
9. Other Regulations
10. Unclaimed Property/Escheatment
11. Conclusion

Requirements

Prerequisites

Prerequisites:

There are no prerequisites required to complete this course.

Certification Requirements:

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

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

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FAQs

What is the average salary for an accounts receivable specialist?

According to Glassdoor, the median salary for an accounts receivable specialist is $58,000, while the median salary for an accounts receivable manager is $79,000. As technology changes the landscape of financial operations and companies seek to optimize cash flow, skilled accounts receivable professionals can leverage in-demand technical and strategic skills to increase their compensation.

What does an accounts receivable specialist do?

An accounts receivable specialist manages the money owed to a company by its customers. They ensure timely payment of invoices, maintain accurate financial records, and resolve any payment discrepancies. Essentially, they handle the bookkeeping and accounting related to incoming payments.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. Upon successful completion of the course and final exam, you will earn the Accounts Receivable Specialist designation.

How long does it take to complete this course?

After you register, you will receive 3 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

When can I start this course?

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

What if I don't have enough time to complete the 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 successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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