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Financial Management and Accounting FIN-019

Accounts Payable Best Practices

An applied five-day programme focused specifically on Accounts Payable Best Practices.

Programme at a glance
ReferenceFIN-019
Duration5 days
LevelProfessional
Learning topics20
KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

Programme overview

This five-day Kaizen European Academy programme is dedicated specifically to Accounts Payable Best Practices. It develops practical capability in Accounts Payable through structured explanation, applied tools, realistic scenarios and guided workshops. Participants move from core concepts to hands-on application, performance control and an implementation plan that can be transferred directly to their workplace.

What you will gain

Learning objectives

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Accounts Payable Best Practices.

Apply the principal methods and tools used in Accounts Payable Best Practices.

Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Accounts Payable Best Practices.

Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Accounts Payable Best Practices.

Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Accounts Payable Best Practices.

01 · Who Should Attend

Who Should Attend

Professionals, specialists, supervisors and managers whose responsibilities involve accounts payable best practices or who need to build practical capability in this area.

02 · Programme Methodology

Programme Methodology

Instructor-led explanation, facilitated discussion, subject-specific case studies, practical templates, individual and group exercises, simulations or technical scenarios where appropriate, peer review and a final implementation workshop.

03 · Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Explain the essential concepts, terminology and professional context of Accounts Payable Best Practices. Apply the principal methods and tools used in Accounts Payable Best Practices. Analyse realistic situations and make evidence-based decisions related to Accounts Payable Best Practices. Evaluate performance, risk and control requirements in Accounts Payable Best Practices. Develop a practical implementation or improvement plan for Accounts Payable Best Practices.

04 · Prerequisites

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisite is required. Relevant professional experience is helpful; technical courses may assume basic familiarity with the operating environment.

Academic journey

Course Outline

A structured day-by-day learning agenda designed around practical application and progressive skill development.

Day
01
Module 1

Accounts Payable Best Practices: Foundations and Operating Context

Scope, terminology and professional context of Accounts Payable Best Practices

Current practices and emerging trends in Accounts Payable Best Practices

Roles, responsibilities and stakeholder expectations in Accounts Payable Best Practices

Diagnostic assessment of current Accounts Payable Best Practices practices

Day
02
Module 2

Core Methods and Tools for Accounts Payable

Procure-to-pay lifecycle

Supplier onboarding controls

Invoice verification

Purchase-order matching

Day
03
Module 3

Applied Practice in Accounts Payable Best Practices

Approval workflows

Payment scheduling

Duplicate and fraud prevention

Supplier statement reconciliation

Day
04
Module 4

Performance, Risk and Control in Accounts Payable Best Practices

AP ageing

Cash discount decisions

Period-end accruals

Tax and compliance controls

Day
05
Module 5

Accounts Payable Best Practices: Integrated Workshop and Implementation

Payment security

AP KPIs

Shared services

Automation and OCR

KAIZEN EUROPEAN ACADEMY

What You Will Receive

01
Programme learning materials
02
Practical resources and templates where applicable
03
Kaizen completion certificate
04
Participant support throughout the learning week
Live learning calendar

Upcoming dates for this programme

Choose one of the next planned European dates, or create a private delivery around your own schedule.

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European training destinations

This programme can be scheduled across our European training destinations. Venue and trainer are confirmed separately for each session.

39cities
20countries

Final venue, dates and trainer are confirmed when the session is scheduled.