With corporate expectations of today's payables professionals at an all-time high, IOMA is pleased to offer the comprehensive certification programs for AP departments, managers and specialist.
Payables professionals like you recognize that the ongoing evolution of the AP department means constant training and re-training. In fact, much of the work you do today has been developed in just the last five years—and some of it as recently as two years ago.
This has led to greater pressure on busy AP departments than anyone would have thought possible a few years ago. You're expected to control costs by using the latest electronic processing technologies, to work intuitively with every system and department within the organization, and to comply with the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Section 404.
Other professions such as payroll, treasury, purchasing, and credit have long offered professional accreditation. But, AP professionals like you have had few ways to clearly demonstrate your expertise within your organization or to outside agencies, until now.
Finally, there's an authoritative training and certification program for the accounts payable professional and department—the Accounts Payable Certification Programs, developed by IOMA and The Accounts Payable Network. The credentialing plan helps AP pros meet standards for the profession. And it recognizes those who, by possessing related work experience and passing a comprehensive exam, have met stringent requirements for mastering the accounts payable body of knowledge.
The Accredited Payables Manager (APM) is designed for the manager who has not only mastered the basics of accounts payable, but has also demonstrated the knowledge and skills required at the managerial level.
The Accredited Payables Specialist (APS) designation is for the staff professional who has been working for several years and has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to excel in the accounts payable function.
The Accredited Payables Department (APD) requires that a minimum of 60% of the members of an organization's accounts payable department, excluding clerks, have earned the APS or APM certification. Departments achieving an 85% certification rate will receive Platinum Certification.
Two Convenient Ways To Obtain Your Accounts Payable Certification
AP SELF-STUDY
IOMA encourages AP professionals to prepare thoroughly on key topics such as invoice handling, checks, duplicate payments, working with purchasing, master vendor file, audits, discounts, T&E, e-invoicing, P-cards, sales & use tax, 1099s, and unclaimed property—the areas that form the main responsibilities of today's multi-tasking AP specialists and managers. You can purchase study materials from IOMA at any time prior to taking your exam. Work at your own speed and take as much—or as little—time as you think you need to get ready.
Materials Include:
- The comprehensive, 245-page IOMA/TAPN Accounts Payable Training Manual
- The book, "Essentials of Accounts Payable"
- Sample practice exam
Send me the certification training materials and register me to take the exam for just $345—that's a $50 savings off the price if purchased separately. I understand that I may select a future exam date/location or schedule an online exam at any time. (Order #APMTEQ/APSTEQ)
Purchase Payables Manager (APM) Self Study Kit - $345
Purchase Payables Specialist (APS) Self Study Kit - $345
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AP TRAINING COURSES
IOMA training courses are the official preparatory courses for the certificate programs for AP professionals. They are presented in an engaging, interactive, hands-on style by veteran AP management experts and practitioners. Training seminars are scheduled around the country, both in conjunction with IOMA's AP conferences and separately as one-day training seminars.
The certification exam can be taken at the end of an IOMA training seminar if desired, or online at a later date.
Training programs and exams can also be scheduled at your own facility for your entire AP staff or department. It's a convenient and economical way to certify your managers, specialists and entire department!
For more information about training classes, contact Erik Fink here at IOMA by any of the following methods...
- Contact Form
- Email him at efink at ioma dot com
- Phone him at 212-576-8742
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