Audit Readiness, Payment Controls, and SAP Transactions

This course is part of Accounting Assistant Professional Certificate

Instructor: Professionals from the Industry

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7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

7 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Create comprehensive audit evidence packages using industry-standard documentation and naming conventions for compliance reviews.
Verify payment controls and approvals through systematic checklist procedures to ensure financial transaction compliance.
Execute standard SAP transactions for invoice processing and payment tracking using proper system codes and procedures.
Integrate audit support, control verification, and system operations skills to deliver professional accounting deliverables.

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Assessments

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There are 7 modules in this course

Build essential skills for supporting financial audits and managing accounting operations in modern business environments. You'll develop competency in audit evidence collection, internal control verification, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) system operations. This integrated approach prepares you for real-world accounting assistant roles where technical proficiency meets compliance requirements.

Through hands-on projects, you'll create professional audit documentation packages, verify payment controls according to industry standards, and execute standard transactions in SAP systems. These skills directly support financial auditing processes and demonstrate your readiness for entry-level accounting positions in organizations using enterprise software. The course combines foundational accounting knowledge with practical system skills, reflecting the modern accounting workplace where professionals must navigate both compliance frameworks and digital tools. You'll gain experience with documentation standards, control procedures, and system operations that employers actively seek in accounting support roles.

You will explore the five core types of audit evidence that form the foundation of financial statement validation, building confidence to identify and categorize evidence in real audit scenarios.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will learn systematic digital document organization using PBC naming conventions, transforming chaotic audit preparation into streamlined, professional document assembly processes.

What's included

2 videos2 readings3 assignments

2 videos Total 13 minutes

The Cost of Poor Document Control 5 minutes
PBC Naming Conventions and Digital Organization 8 minutes

2 readings Total 15 minutes

Systematic Document Assembly for Audit Readiness 10 minutes
Step-by-Step Document Organization Workflow 5 minutes

3 assignments Total 31 minutes

Comprehensive Audit Evidence & Document Control Assessment 10 minutes
PBC Document Organization Challenge: Riverside Manufacturing Case Study 18 minutes
Document Control Knowledge Check 3 minutes

You will explore the fundamental principles and business rationale behind dual authorization systems, understanding how these controls prevent fraud and protect organizational assets.

What's included

3 videos1 reading1 assignment

You will learn systematic verification processes using standardized checklists to ensure proper authorization and create reliable documentation for compliance and audit purposes.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videos Total 16 minutes

Verification Checklists Ensure Compliance 3 minutes
Mastering Financial Document Verification 8 minutes
Using Verification Checklists for Document Review 5 minutes

1 reading Total 8 minutes

Building Effective Verification Checklists 8 minutes

3 assignments Total 28 minutes

Comprehensive Financial Document Control Assessment 10 minutes
Complete Financial Document Verification Process 15 minutes
Verification Process Knowledge Check 3 minutes

You will learn essential SAP transaction codes for financial operations, building the navigation foundation needed for efficient accounts payable processing.

What's included

2 videos2 readings2 assignments

2 videos Total 8 minutes

Why Transaction Code Mastery Transforms Your Accounting Efficiency 3 minutes
Essential SAP Transaction Codes for Financial Operations 5 minutes

2 readings Total 16 minutes

SAP Navigation Principles and Transaction Code Reference 8 minutes
How to Master Efficient Navigation Using SAP Transaction Codes 8 minutes

2 assignments Total 18 minutes

Create Your Personal SAP Transaction Code Reference Guide 15 minutes
Transaction Code Mastery Knowledge Check 3 minutes

You will execute systematic vendor invoice entry procedures using SAP MIRO transaction, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficient processing workflows.

What's included

1 video2 readings3 assignments

1 video Total 7 minutes

Invoice Validation and Approval Workflows 7 minutes

2 readings Total 22 minutes

Vendor Invoice Entry Procedures and Data Requirements 10 minutes
Systematic Vendor Invoice Processing: A How-To Guide 12 minutes

3 assignments Total 33 minutes

Comprehensive SAP Invoice Processing Assessment 12 minutes
Complete Vendor Invoice Entry Simulation 18 minutes
Invoice Entry Procedures Knowledge Check 3 minutes

You will create a comprehensive audit preparation package by integrating audit evidence identification, payment control verification, and SAP transaction processing skills. This project simulates real-world audit preparation where accounting assistants must gather documentation, verify controls, and process transactions in enterprise systems.