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Reconciliation, Billing, and Collections Optimization

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Reconciliation, Billing, and Collections Optimization

Ce cours fait partie de Certificat Professionnel Accounting Assistant

Instructeur : Professionals from the Industry

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Ce que vous apprendrez

Build three-way matching systems to verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and receipts before payment authorization.
Configure automated billing workflows in QuickBooks with recurring invoices, payment reminders, and customer-specific terms.
Analyze aged receivables and DSO metrics to prioritize collections while investigating and resolving billing disputes.
Reconcile bank statements with internal records and resolve subsidiary ledger discrepancies to ensure financial accuracy.

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Payment Processing and Collection
Catégorie : Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
Catégorie : Accounting and Finance Software
Catégorie : Audit Working Papers
Catégorie : Billing & Invoicing
Catégorie : Accounting Records
Catégorie : Accounts Payable
Catégorie : Billing Inquiries
Catégorie : Accounts Payable and Receivable
Catégorie : Billing Systems
Catégorie : Invoicing
Catégorie : Accounts Receivable
Catégorie : Reconciliation
Catégorie : Billing
Catégorie : Process Optimization
Catégorie : Bookkeeping
Catégorie : Ledgers (Accounting)
Catégorie : Financial Accounting

Outils que vous découvrirez

Catégorie : QuickBooks (Accounting Software)
Catégorie : Accounting Software

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Il y a 9 modules dans ce cours

Transform your accounting career by building comprehensive accounts payable and receivable management systems that combine traditional financial controls with modern automation. You'll develop expertise in vendor payment verification, automated billing workflows, and dispute resolution processes using QuickBooks and Excel. This hands-on course integrates reconciliation techniques, financial analysis, and process automation to create audit-ready accounting systems.

Working through realistic business scenarios, you'll implement three-way matching controls, configure automated recurring billing, and establish performance monitoring dashboards. You'll analyze aged receivables, calculate key metrics like DSO, and create systematic approaches to dispute resolution. These integrated skills prepare you for accounting assistant and junior bookkeeper roles where accuracy, efficiency, and compliance are essential. The course emphasizes practical application of accounting principles through digital tools, giving you portfolio-ready deliverables that demonstrate your ability to streamline financial operations while maintaining strict controls and audit trails.

Détails du module

You will learn the foundational three-way match control process used to prevent payment errors and fraud by systematically verifying vendor invoices against purchasing documentation before releasing payments.

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2 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

You will develop skills to systematically reconcile internal financial records with external bank statements, identify and investigate variances, and implement appropriate resolution strategies including adjusting journal entries and external communications.

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2 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

2 vidéosTotal 14 minutes

Bank Reconciliation Is Your Financial Integrity Checkpoint6 minutes
Understanding Bank Reconciliation Components and the Reconciliation Process8 minutes

1 lectureTotal 9 minutes

Investigating Root Causes of Common Reconciliation Variances9 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 18 minutes

Financial Records Reconciliation and Discrepancy Resolution Mastery Assessment15 minutes
Bank Reconciliation and Variance Analysis Knowledge Check3 minutes

You will establish systematic documentation practices by attaching digital source documents to financial transactions, creating complete audit trails that ensure accuracy and compliance.

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2 vidéos2 lectures1 devoir

2 vidéosTotal 10 minutes

Why Source Document Attachment Transforms Audit Readiness3 minutes
Understanding Source Documents and Audit Trail Requirements6 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 19 minutes

Standardized Workflows for AP and AR Document Attachment10 minutes
Attaching Source Documents to Bills in QuickBooks Online9 minutes

1 devoirTotal 3 minutes

Source Document Attachment Knowledge Check3 minutes

You will systematically identify and resolve imbalances between detailed transaction records and summary accounts, utilizing diagnostic tools and correcting entries to maintain financial accuracy.

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2 vidéos3 lectures3 devoirs

2 vidéosTotal 14 minutes

Understanding Subsidiary Ledgers and Control Accounts8 minutes
Preparing Correcting Journal Entries6 minutes

3 lecturesTotal 28 minutes

Why Ledger Reconciliation Prevents Financial Reporting Disasters10 minutes
Diagnostic Tools for Identifying Ledger Imbalances10 minutes
Running Reconciliation Reports and Tracing Discrepancies in QuickBooks8 minutes

3 devoirsTotal 31 minutes

Comprehensive Ledger Reconciliation and Correction Assessment10 minutes
Systematic Ledger Discrepancy Investigation and Documentation18 minutes
Ledger Reconciliation and Correction Knowledge Check3 minutes

You will learn systematic billing policy application for high-volume invoice processing with accuracy and compliance.

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1 vidéo2 lectures2 devoirs

You will explore aged-receivables analysis and DSO calculation techniques to create data-driven collection strategies that optimize cash flow recovery.

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2 vidéos2 lectures2 devoirs

2 vidéosTotal 10 minutes

Data-Driven Collections Transform Cash Flow Management3 minutes
DSO Calculation Methods and Interpretation Strategies7 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 20 minutes

Comprehensive Framework for Aged-Receivables Analysis10 minutes
Building Collection Priority Reports Using Spreadsheet Analytics10 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 13 minutes

Comprehensive Collection Strategy Assessment10 minutes
Aged-Receivables and DSO Analysis Knowledge Check3 minutes

You will learn systematic invoice dispute investigation by analyzing supporting documentation and applying evidence-based resolution frameworks.

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2 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs

You will learn the configuration of automated recurring billing systems with payment reminders to improve cash flow and reduce manual administrative work.

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1 vidéo2 lectures3 devoirs

1 vidéoTotal 9 minutes

Automated Billing System Components and Benefits9 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 11 minutes

Recurring Invoice Setup Best Practices6 minutes
How to Set Up Recurring Invoices in QuickBooks Online5 minutes

3 devoirsTotal 38 minutes

Invoice Automation Mastery Validation15 minutes
Configure Complete Automated Billing System15 minutes
Automated Invoicing Knowledge Check8 minutes

You will create a comprehensive accounts payable and receivable management system by integrating reconciliation, billing automation, and dispute resolution skills. This project simulates real-world accounting operations where multiple financial processes must work together seamlessly.

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3 lectures1 devoir

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