Course Description

As the year comes to a close, now is the perfect time to prepare for your upcoming financial statement audit. The Accounts Payable (AP) team plays a critical role in ensuring the audit runs smoothly: from pre-audit planning and documentation to timely responses once fieldwork begins. Join us to learn proactive strategies for making your AP function audit-ready, with a focus on internal controls, documentation, and financial statement assertions. We’ll also share best practices for communication and project management to help your team collaborate professionally and efficiently throughout the audit process.

Learning Objectives

• Identify key planning and preparation steps AP teams can take to prepare for an external audit.
• Recognize key internal controls, process documentation, and financial statement assertions that support an effective audit.
• Apply best practices for communication and project management to promote efficiency and professionalism during the audit.
• Explore Quadient AP as a leading cloud-based accounts payable automation solution that enhances audit readiness and control.

Prerequisites

• None

Who Should Attend

CPAs, accounting/finance professionals and leaders who are impacted by accounts payable.