Accounting

Intermediate Excel for Accounting Master Class

Course type: Self-study | On-demand

Registration fee: $275 per learner

IOFM CEUs available: 4

Estimated learning hours: 6-9

Technology Requirements: Most

Basic Excel for Accounting Master Class

Course type: Self-study | On-demand

Registration fee: $275 per learner

IOFM CEUs available: 4

Estimated learning hours: 4-7

Technology Requirements: Most

AP Month-End or Year-End Close Checklist

This template provides an example of AP procedures for either month-end or year-end close. While you may opt to skip some of these steps for monthly closes, best practice is to complete all

Tips for a Smoother Year-End Close

By Mike Sbrocco, Director of Finance/Controller, Junxure

When it comes to close processes, it’s fair to say that the monthly close is important, the quarter close is more important, and the

When it comes to close processes, it’s fair to say that the monthly close is important, the quarter close is more important, and the year-end close is the most important of all. The year-end… Read More

Accounts Payable Recovery Audit RFP Template

This is a template for an AP recovery audit RFP.

Microsoft Word

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Soft close vs. hard close

Q. Our month end close timeline currently does not correlate with the calendar month even though we… Read More

Close the Books Without Closing Down the Department

Every month, it's the same thing. After weeks of struggling to keep up with invoices, expense reports, vendor file maintenance, and all the other responsibilities of running an accounts payable

Every month, it's the same thing. After weeks of struggling to keep up with invoices, expense reports, vendor file maintenance, and all the other responsibilities of running an accounts payable… Read More

Shaving Days Off the Close

By Pam Miller, APMD

Any steps that accounts payable can take to whittle away at the time it takes to close will be recognized and appreciated by controllers and CFOs.

To speed up the close

By Pam Miller, APMD Any steps that accounts payable can take to whittle away at the time it takes to close will be recognized and appreciated by controllers and CFOs. To speed up the close process,… Read More

Hit a Working Capital and Discount Home Run with a Proactive Vendor Payment Strategy

By Robert Jaffe - Controllers with the vision to see profit potential in accounts payable have a unique opportunity to deliver several cents a share in earnings for their organizations. Such… Read More

Are You Using the Best Method for Mileage Reimbursement?

When reimbursing employees for the business use of their personal cars, there are different methods you can use. You can reimburse actual costs, but you’ll need detailed substantiation and… Read More