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Accounts Payable Certification
Why Get Certified

Why Get Certified "Research shows that on average, salaries for certified AP professionals are 10%-14% higher than those who are not certified. Accredited AP Directors can see salaries 20% higher."

Why Get Certified?

I strongly suggest that any one who is an AP Professional take the [IOMA/TAPN] test and become certified. Certification helps support the level of expertise that is required to be an AP professional in today's workplace."
Rachel C. Wilson, APS
Sandia National Labs

"The program was awesome. I learned a great deal and also got lots of information that we are talking about implementing in the upcoming year. I would recommend this program for anyone who wants to advance their AP department into the future."
Linda Jo Blinda, APM
American Dental Partners

"I would definitely recommend the program to other AP personnel. I have about 5-1/2 years of AP experience, but I still learned so much - much more than I thought I would."
Terra Grieshaber, APM
CarrAmerica Realty

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A Growing Profession with Strict Requirements

Economic, legislative and technological developments affecting the payables function over the last few years have broadened the scope of payables beyond its basic function of paying vendors. AP professionals face more scrutiny than ever before. They are expected to control costs by using the latest electronic processing technologies, to work closely with every system and department within an organization, to comply with stringent regulatory requirements, including the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and to be the last line of defense in the financial supply-chain, controlling the largest portion of corporate expense.

The Standard of Excellence for Accounts Payable Professionals

The Accredited Payables Manager (APM) and Accredited Payables Specialist (APS) designations set the standard in the Accounts Payable profession and are global symbols of excellence. Sponsored by two leaders in AP education and training - The Accounts Payable Network and IOMA - The Accounts Payable Certification Programs signify that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform well in today's complex AP environment.

Since 2003, more than 6,000 AP professionals around the world have enrolled in the APS and APM programs. These designations demonstrate professional commitment and mastery of core topics and knowledge of emerging issues in AP and finance.

Employers seek employees who are not only skilled, but who are responsible and have a credible way of demonstrating their professional and practical knowledge. Certification is the answer.

Differentiate Yourself — Expand Your Knowledge and Advance Your Career

APS and APM designation proves that you are a highly-skilled professional who is serious about advancing in and serving your profession, and demonstrates expertise and commitment to AP perfection.
Certification places you in the exclusive group of accredited AP professionals around the world whose skills are recognized and acknowledged - you get the respect you deserve.
Earning continuing education credits guarantees that you keep abreast of new developments in your field, and it sets you apart, increasing your value to your organization or to prospective employers.
More and more employers faced with critical staffing decisions are looking at certification as the differentiator in prospective employees. In fact, many organizations actively seek people who are certified.
Adding those three letters after your name - APS or APM - can boost your career to the next level.

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Or call TAPN at 866-827-6389 or 770-984-1184.

More Information:
AP Certification - General Information
Accounts Payable Certification - Preparing for the Exam
The Accounts Payable Certification Programs Development Team and Advisors

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