Audit Expenses: Comply, Explain, and Apply

This course is part of Bookkeeping Foundations and General Ledger Management Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital

Access provided by ExxonMobil

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

1 hour to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Proper documentation forms the foundation of expense compliance, requiring specific evidence showing business purpose and legitimate costs
Systematic policy application requires methodical review, guideline comparison, and objective decision-making to ensure compliance.
Effective expense processing balances organizational financial controls with employee needs for timely, accurate reimbursements.
Audit readiness requires consistent documentation standards and clear workflows supporting internal controls and external compliance.

Skills you'll gain

Compliance Auditing
Decision Making
Accounting
Cost Control
Document Management
Expense Management
Travel Arrangements
Compliance Management
Fraud detection
Verification And Validation
Auditing
Record Keeping
Accounts Payable
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Did you know that businesses lose an average of 5% of their revenue to expense fraud annually? This Short Course was created to help accounting professionals accomplish accurate, compliant expense processing that protects company finances while ensuring timely employee reimbursements.

By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently interpret documentation requirements, systematically review expense submissions, and make informed decisions about policy compliance that you can apply immediately in your accounting role. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Explain the documentation requirements for submitting travel expenses Apply company expense policies to review and process expense reports This course is unique because it bridges the gap between policy knowledge and practical application, providing hands-on experience with real expense scenarios that mirror daily accounting challenges. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic accounting principles and familiarity with business expense concepts.

Learners will understand and articulate the essential documentation components required for compliant travel expense submissions in professional accounting environments.

What's included

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Learners will demonstrate systematic policy application skills through methodical expense report review, verification processes, and compliance decision-making that mirrors real accounting workflow scenarios.