An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Accounts Payable
From Accounting to Management
Course Overview
This Accounts Payable training course provides businesses and other organizations with a strong sense of where they stand against industry leaders and shows them how to take their services and organizational processes to state-of-the-art levels.
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.
By attending this GLOMACS training course, delegates will understand:
- The importance of the accounts payable function and the need for effective and efficient controls
- The role of Accounts Payable Management in the control of the Working Capital of an organisation
- How to create effective Accounts Payable Dashboards to track and present department KPI’s
- How to motivate and engage Accounts Payable Staff
- The importance of reviewing international “best practices” to continual improve Accounts Payable operating performance
Training Outline
DAY 1: The Big Picture: Accounts Payable and the Financial Health of Organizations
- 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
- 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
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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