Procurement Workflow and Invoice Approval is a foundational course for professionals in finance, procurement, and accounts payable who are responsible for safeguarding company assets. This course provides hands-on training in the three-way match—the industry's most critical control for preventing overpayment and fraud.

Procurement Workflow and Invoice Approval

Procurement Workflow and Invoice Approval
This course is part of Procurement & Sourcing Operations Specialization

Instructor: LearningMate
Access provided by ASTRA NAVIGATION INC.
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Learners will master the three-way match to validate and approve invoices, ensuring alignment between purchase orders, receipts, and bills.
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There are 3 modules in this course
This module lays the groundwork by introducing the end-to-end procurement workflow and the critical role of the three-way match. Learners will explore the concept of a "perfect match" scenario, where the purchase order, goods receipt note, and invoice align flawlessly, establishing a baseline for identifying exceptions later in the course.
What's included
1 video2 readings1 assignment
This module moves from the ideal to the real world, focusing on how to spot and analyze the inevitable discrepancies that arise during invoice processing. Learners will be trained to identify mismatches in price, quantity, and item details, and to begin investigating the potential root causes.
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2 videos1 reading1 assignment
In the final module, learners focus on action. After identifying a discrepancy, what comes next? This module covers the critical thinking and communication skills needed to decide whether to approve, reject, or escalate an invoice, and how to manage the resolution process effectively.
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