Online Class: Accounts Receivable Training

Mastering Accounts Receivable management is key to organizational success, addressing topics like risk minimization, efficient billing, and understanding legal structures. Participants will gain analytical skills vital for maintaining cash flow and fostering positive customer interactions.

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  • 9
    Lessons
  • 17
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 48
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 5
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.5
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Mastering Accounts Receivable: A Comprehensive Guide to Financial Success

In today's fast-paced business world, managing Accounts Receivable (AR) is not just a task but an essential cornerstone of an organization's financial health. As an AR manager, you'll be entrusted with decisions that influence a company's liquidity, customer relations, and, ultimately, its prosperity. The role is intricate, multifaceted, and ties intimately with the organization's overarching customer service objective.

Course Overview:

Our comprehensive course has been meticulously designed to cater to both novices and those desiring to refine their AR management skills. Beginning with the foundational concepts, this program delves into the intricate nuances of AR, ensuring that participants gain an in-depth understanding of the subject.

Here's a snapshot of the journey you'll embark upon:

  1. Understanding the Role: Unravel what AR truly signifies and comprehend its pivotal role in a company's financial structure.
  2. Credit Approval: Grasp the intricacies of assessing customer creditworthiness, a pivotal step to minimize risks.
  3. Billing and Collections: Navigate through the systematic process of billing and explore efficient strategies to collect dues timely, maintaining a healthy cash flow.
  4. Customer Service Excellence: Discover how AR interfaces with customer service, ensuring smooth transactions and building lasting customer relations.
  5. Deduction Handling & Security Interests: Understand the dynamics of handling discrepancies, utilizing letters of credit, and other financial instruments.
  6. Navigating the Legal Landscape: Delve into the legalities surrounding credit, ensuring adherence to regulations and protecting the company's interests.
  7. Bankruptcy: Equip yourself with knowledge about bankruptcy procedures and its implications on AR.
  8. Technological Integration: Understand the evolving technological tools that can streamline and enhance AR processes, optimizing efficiency.

Why Opt for This Course?

Companies, irrespective of their industry or size, necessitate an efficient AR department. Why? Because cash flow, stemming predominantly from accounts receivable, fuels an organization's operations, expansions, and innovations. In 2020, a survey revealed that businesses in the US had an average of 27.6% of monthly revenue tied up in outstanding invoices. This highlights the pressing need for adept AR managers capable of steering companies towards financial success.

Novices Welcome!

Whether you're taking your first step into the corporate world or an experienced professional aspiring for expertise in AR management, this course is tailored for you. With its 'ground-up' approach, it sequentially unravels every topic, ensuring clarity, comprehension, and application.

Course Structure Highlights:

  • Accounts Receivable Manager: Establish a foundational understanding of the role, responsibilities, and its significance in the organizational framework.
  • Approving the Credit: Diving into real-world examples, learn the art of assessing and approving credit, minimizing financial risks.
  • The Process of Billing & Collecting Money: Explore systematic procedures, from invoice generation to ensuring timely collections.
  • Customer Service & Internal Controls: Understand how AR plays a pivotal role in enhancing customer satisfaction and trust.
  • Handling Deductions & Security Interests: Grasp the nuances of discrepancies, financial instruments, and their strategic application.
  • Legal Considerations: Navigate the legal maze surrounding AR, ensuring regulatory compliance and minimizing disputes.
  • Bankruptcy: Delve deep into bankruptcy procedures, equipping yourself to handle such scenarios adeptly.
  • Tech in AR: Explore the integration of cutting-edge technology, optimizing AR operations and enhancing efficiency.

In essence, this course offers a holistic exploration of Accounts Receivable management, preparing you to play a pivotal role in your organization's financial success. Dive into this immersive learning journey and steer towards a rewarding career in AR management. Join us today and pave the way for your bright future!

Course Motivation

Do you have a natural aptitude for "crunching numbers?"

Do financial statements, annual reports and invoicing policies just somehow make sense to you?

Or perhaps you've recognized some room for improvement in your Accounts Receivable Management skills and experience?

If any of these situations sounds familiar to you, then this course on the ins and outs of accounts receivable management may be just what you need in order to get things all squared away.

Be warned though--you're in for a demanding job. As a part of your company's accounts receivable management team, you'll be responsible for making decisions that have the potential to make your break your bottom line. Enrolling in this class can make navigating those decisions successfully a whole lot easier.
Along the way, you'll gain a clearer understanding of the class's five basic objectives:
  • A comprehensive knowledge of what Accounts Receivable is
  • The duties the job entails
  • The information you'll need before you can get started
  • The needs an accounts receivable department meets within an organization
  • Plus, the keys to managing a successful accounts receivable department

While the structure of the course assumes that you have at least some type of experience in the accounts receivable arena, you can still succeed in the class without AR or management experience.

The class follows a self-paced, self-contained format that gives you the freedom to learn and participate when (and only when) your schedule permits. There are no textbooks or software programs REQUIRED for course enrollment, but there is a recommended reading list for those in search of a deeper understanding of the subject matter.

Enroll today to bring more value to your career and your company!

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  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.27 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(2,608 votes)

Lesson 1. From Clerk to Leader: Navigating Your Role as a New Manager

Making informed, strategic decisions is pivotal for managers, as their choices can impact departmental and company futures, especially in accounts receivable settings where credit and collection strategies play a crucial role. Engaging with other departments and colleagues for input in tough scenarios ensures well-rounded, balanced decisions that safeguard company interests. 21 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Accounts Payable Manager; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Review Exam

Lesson 2. Credit Risk Management Simplified

Training staff in credit procedures is crucial, balancing adherence to guidelines with maintaining a positive customer experience during the credit verification process. Furthermore, instilling understanding in customers regarding the importance of timely payments and the repercussions of non-payment protects your business from potential losses. 12 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Review Exam

Lesson 3. Mastering the Art of Billing

The timing of invoice distribution plays a vital role in financial recovery, where an immediate transaction receipt followed by a mailed reminder encourages prompt customer payment. For businesses, adapting their approach based on the product and industry standards is necessary to sustain efficient operations. 109 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam: The Process of Billing
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Review Exam

Lesson 4. Balancing Relationships and Revenue: Mastering the Art of Customer Collections

Effective cash flow management hinges on a robust collection process, crucial for mitigating bad debts while nurturing customer relationships. Balancing persistence with professionalism, businesses devise structured collection timelines to ensure timely payments and maintain financial health. 110 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam: The Process of Collecting the Money
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Review Exam

Lesson 5. Navigating Customer Relationships for Effective Collections

Balancing customer service with collections means treating each case with dignity, which promotes future business even with temporary financial setbacks. Comprehensive training and regular audits are essential for maintaining professionalism and accuracy in accounts receivable processes. 98 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam: Customer service, internal controls and the annual audit
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Review Exam

Lesson 6. Ensuring Fairness with Discounts and Partial Payments

In accounts receivable management, properly handling discounts and partial payments is vital to prevent misunderstandings and ensure customer satisfaction. Implementing systematic processes and training staff can streamline operations and maintain profitability when discounts are involved. 99 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam: Handling Deduction Issues, Letters of Credit and other Security Interests
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Review Exam

Lesson 7. Credit Decisions: Fairness and Transparency

Businesses should adopt clear qualification procedures, including posting requirements and using flowcharts, to ensure credit decisions are based on measurable financial factors rather than personal characteristics. This transparency minimizes the risk of discrimination claims and enhances customer relationships. 100 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam: Legal Considerations Surrounding Credit
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Review Exam

Lesson 8. Understanding Client Bankruptcies: A Guide for Creditors

Chapter 11 allows businesses to restructure debts while continuing operations, benefiting creditors with the possibility of partial or full debt recovery. Chapter 7 results in asset liquidation for individuals with debts discharged afterward, while Chapter 13 reorganizes debt repayment over time allowing for certain assets to be retained. 120 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam: Bankruptcy
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Review Exam

Lesson 9. Harnessing Technological Advances in Credit and Collections

The internet's role in credit and collections has expanded possibilities for maintaining customer communication and performing real-time credit checks through online databases, emails, and social media. Online payment platforms and dispute resolution systems enhance customer convenience, ensuring timely payments and swift resolutions while safeguarding privacy and transparency. 100 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Lesson discussions: How would you rate this course?; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam: The Use of Technology in the Credit and Collections agency
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Review Exam
769
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Identify the role and job responsibilities of an Accounts Receivable Manager.
  • Approve credit for the right customers.
  • Outline the process of billing customers.
  • Outline the processes of collecting money.
  • Summarize the need for quality customer service as well as place internal controls.
  • Handle deduction issues, Letters of Credit and other security interests.
  • Summarize legal considerations surrounding credit.
  • Deal with bankruptcy.
  • Use technology in the Credit and Collections process.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Accounts Receivable Training
Course Number: 31060
Lessons Rating: 4.27 / 5 Stars (2,608 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: Enroll in this course from any U.S. state, including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. The course is also accessible to learners in English-speaking countries such as the UK, Canada, Ireland, Australia, and South Africa.
Last Updated: June 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.5 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Linda Zavadil
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "The course was very easy to understand and relatable." -- Anna N.
  • "Thank you for your time and efforts to help me further my education!" -- Chelsea T.
  • "Overall, this course was a good building block to add to my accounting and bookkeeping foundation." -- Jennifer S.
  • "Excellent." -- Maribel D.
  • "Details on the role of the manager were very helpful as were the "True Accounts."" -- Ann R.
  • "The instructor did a great job and was very fast in answering my questions. I am taking another course and hope I get the same instructor." -- Doris M.
  • "I did get a better insight of how to manage Accounts Receivable." -- Doris M.
  • "GREAT CORSE AND INSTRUCTOR." -- Jack D.
  • "It was a very good course to brush up on my skills." -- KayJean R.
  • "I learned so much in these lessons." -- Sylvia T.

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