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The Certified Accounts Payable Specialist (CAPS) course is the entry point for the CAPP certification program.
No matter your experience, the CAPS course will enhance your knowledge and skills, enabling you to progress your career in Accounts Payable and wider finance functions.
Covering core finance and Accounts Payable subject matter, such as managing stakeholder expectations, invoice processing and handling best practices and technology in finance, this course will help you stand out from the crowd.
Ambitious individuals either currently working within a finance role or those looking to gain the knowledge and skills to start a career in finance.
Typically our students job titles include:
Accounts Payable Clerk / Analyst / Team Leader / Manager
Finance Assistant / Finance Operations Manager / Financial Controller and many more
What kind of jobs can you do with this certification
CAPP Certifications are recognized by employers as practical and technical markers that prepare students for the world of work and for working specifically in Accounts Payable and wider finance roles.
The CAPP Foundation Certificate (CAPS) can lead to employment as:
Accounts Payable is a challenging area of finance which requires a complex skillset to be successful
Understand finance and accounting terminology
Successfully manage customers and stakeholders expectations
Understand invoice processing and handling best practices
Embrace the uses and benefits of todays technology in finance
Understand internal controls, risk management and compliance
Over 30 hours of interactive lessons and study materials
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Introduction
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Module Focus and Objectives
Accounts Payable Role and Career
End of chapter reflection question
Module Focus and Objectives
Measuring Customer Success
Measuring Success Task
Customer Service Brand And Journey
Customer Service Brand Actions Questions
Managing Customer Expectations
Handling Complaints And Moving To Solutions
Module Focus and Objectives
Essential Accounting Terminology
Accounting Terminology Quiz
Procurement and Procure to Pay
Invoice Processing And Handling Best Practices
Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders and Statement Reconciliations
Masterclass: How to Achieve Purchase Order Compliance
Paying And Transacting With Suppliers Using Procurement Cards
Fundamentals Of Payment Management
Masterclass: Avoiding Payments Fraud in Accounts Payable
Effective Cash Management Practices
Reflection Exercise
Module Focus and Objectives
Supplier Management From An AP Perspective
Masterclass: Fraud Prevention, Business Email Compromise
Supplier Master Files
Supplier Setup, Process and Practices
Supplier Portal Benefit Analysis
Verification And Maintenance With Checks And Controls
Fraud Prevention Vendor Validation Masterclass
Building And Maintaining Relationships With Suppliers
Self Reflection Exercise
Fraud Prevention Segregation of Duties Masterclass
Module Focus and Objectives
AP Related Technology Platforms And Solutions
Improving AP Processes Using Technology
Digital Mail And Data Capture
Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
Masterclass: RPA and Redeploying the Workforce
Technology Solutions Task
Module Focus and Objectives
Policies And Best Practices
Travel Management Solutions
Module Focus and Objectives
Internal And Process Controls
Controls Identification Exercise
Managing and Reducing Risk
Final Exam - CAPS
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The programme includes all learning materials, a resources area, study guide, optional workbook and final multiple choice exam.
CAPP certification is the highest (AP specific) level available. As such if you have previously completed AP certification with other bodies, you may be eligible for exemptions from some of our course modules. Please email [email protected] with your certification status and the name of the awarding body and we will let you know if you are eligible for exemptions.
You will receive a full 12 months access to the course materials and you must complete the exam within this time. You are entitled to 3 attempts to complete and pass the exam with an 80%+ pass mark.
