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Course Overview

This practical course equips participants with the skills to manage accounts payable processes with greater accuracy, efficiency, and control. Participants will learn how to streamline invoice processing, strengthen internal controls, reduce payment errors, and align AP operations with broader business objectives. With increasing demand for cost reduction, compliance, and automation, mastering AP is critical for achieving operational excellence in finance.

Objective:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Understand the full lifecycle of accounts payable and its impact on business operations
Implement internal controls to prevent fraud and error in AP processes
Streamline invoice and payment processing using best practices and technology
Improve relationships with suppliers through clear policies and prompt payment
Monitor AP metrics and KPIs to drive continuous improvement
Align AP with procurement and finance for strategic outcomes

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundations of Accounts Payable

Role and significance of AP in financial operations
End-to-end AP process overview
The link between procurement, AP, and general ledger
Common AP challenges and risks
Case study: Diagnosing AP inefficiencies

Day 2: Invoice Management and Controls

Types of invoices and supporting documentation
Invoice approval workflows
Matching techniques (2-way, 3-way match)
Preventing duplicate payments and overpayments
Internal controls and segregation of duties

Day 3: Payment Processing and Supplier Relations

Payment cycles and cash flow timing
Handling payment disputes and exceptions
Early payment discounts and penalties
Building positive supplier relationships
Managing vendor master data securely

Day 4: Technology, Automation, and Compliance

AP automation tools and e-invoicing systems
Integrating AP with ERP and procurement systems
Ensuring VAT/GST and regulatory compliance
Fraud prevention and audit trail management
Cybersecurity in financial operations

Day 5: Measuring and Enhancing AP Performance

KPIs and benchmarking AP performance
Reducing cost per invoice and improving turnaround time
Continuous improvement strategies in AP
Root cause analysis and workflow redesign
Action planning and best practice roadmap

Schedule & Fees

3 For 2Offer

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Managing Accounts Payable for Operational Excellence

Date: 18 - 22 Aug 2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price: $5,300

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Managing Accounts Payable for Operational Excellence

Date: 08 - 12 Dec 2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price: $5,300

Managing Accounts Payable for Operational Excellence

Date: 08 - 12 Dec 2025

Duration: 5 Days

Venue: London

Price: $ 5,300

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