Accounting 101: Accounts Payable Best Practices For 2023 (Udemy.com)
Avoid common mistakes and pitfalls when it comes to Accounts Payable. No more fraud, incorrect payments or voided checks
Created by: Chris Benjamin
Last updated December 2022
What you will learn
- Learn From A Top Rated Instructor Who Has Been Teaching On Udemy Since 2013 and Taught Over 100,000 Students!
- Accounts Payable Process
- Avoiding Fraud
- The Approval Process
- Actionable Improvement Methods
- Avoiding Common Mistakes
- Cash Flow Management
- Staff Requirements
- Best Practices
- And Much More!
How it compares
Against the other 200 rated Udemy courses in Accounting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 69% of them
- Reviews3,129#18 of 201 by number of reviews
- Length1.4 hoursshorter than 91% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2022earlier than 52% of them
Course Description
Are You An Accounting Manager, Controller or CFO?
Have You Ever Wanted To Improve Your Accounts Payable Processes and Practices?
Do You Want To Streamline Your Accounting Processes?
Do You Want To Prevent Fraud and Incorrect Payments?
If You Answered "Yes" To Any Of The Above, Look No Further. This Is The Course For You!
*** Updated with new content! ***
Enroll today and join the 100,000+ successful students I have taught as a Top Rated Udemy instructor!
Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now:
You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads
You can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly!
You will are being taught by a professional with a proven track record of success!
Bonus Reason: Udemy has a 100% refund policy - no questions asked and no risk for you!
Recent Review:
Jeremy K says "Great information and easy to follow. The Accounts Payable department is a bit of a mess in my company, this course gave me many ways I can help straighten it out and implement the best practices. Thanks for the feedback to my questions posed to you as well. Chris definitely is a pro when it comes to accounting, accounts payable and teaching as well”
Why You Should Learn About Accounts Payable Best Practices
Accounts payable is one area pretty much every single business will have regardless of your size. AP is an area where many mistakes can happen, or worse, fraud. In this course we are going to teach you how to avoid the common mistakes that companies make that allow these bad things to happen so they WON'T happen in your business.
By the end of this course, you will have actionable items you an put in place with your Accounts Payable to avoid the common issues, and make your Accounts Payable run much more smoothly and efficiently!
Avoid common pitfalls in Accounts Payable
Ways to increase efficiency
Methods to reduce errors
Fraud prevention in your company and specifically accounts payable
Automation of your accounts payable
And Lots More!!
Additional Bonuses
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About The Instructor
Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 25 years experience in accounting and finance. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors.
The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more.
Thank you for signing up for this course on Udemy. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more!
Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
3,129 Reviews
Chris Benjamin
Welcome Students,
I have been teaching on Udemy since 2011 (over 15 years) and have created 88 courses on Udemy with 100,000+ students! I love teaching on online, and empowering students with knowledge in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, Excel and other business topics.
In my day to day life, I work as a consulting CFO, Chief Financial Officer. Mainly I work with growth stage companies, helping them put in place all the best accounting practices, financial modelling, working with investors, and financial reporting and analysis.
I have worked as a CFO exclusively to growing companies for 10+ years, bringing my past corporate experience, my passion for the entrepreneur community, and experience helping over 100+ startups succeed.
Now let me take my knowledge and experience and teach you!
All courses come with lifetime access, friendly support if you get stuck and a 30 day money-back guarantee so there's no risk to get started.
See you in class.
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Specialties: MBA, Startup & growth-stage experience, raising capital, financial forecasts, business plans, virtual CFO, cash management, growth strategy, policy & procedure implementation, financial modelling, SEC reporting, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, Excel, and much more.
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Reviews
By Salve Gamora- Temblor on 5/1/2026
Our Instructor is knowledgeable about his topics/lessons, sharing strategies and case study and do's and dont's, I am thankful for these wonderful information that he shared.
By Binod Jwarchan on 4/12/2026
At the moment, I am early in the course. The introduction and excel videos were very clear and helpful. I am looking forward to learning more about the main content which I have signed up for. Thank you.
By Jaquelyn P. Mendoza on 3/8/2026
Understanding accounts payable gave me a clearer insights on how businesses manage their expenses and maintain good relationships with vendors. It also helps me develop attention to detail and an understanding of financial controls.
By Alissa G. Pascual on 2/28/2026
The session teaches essential skills to avoid common pitfalls in accounts payable, focusing on fraud prevention, the approval process, and cash flow management.
By Ma. Sheina B. Soliman on 2/28/2026
Taking this course was a very positive experience for me. It was a good match because it reinforced both my theoretical understanding of accounting and practical aspects of day-to-day financial processes, like Accounts Payable and financial statement analysis. I appreciated how the course combined clear explanations with real-world examples, making it easier to see how concepts apply in an actual workplace.
By Sara M. Rey on 2/13/2026
THE CONTENT IS VERY RELATED TO MY ACTUAL WORK, HENCE I APPRECIATE WHEN HE BEGINS WITH THE BASIC COMMAND IN EXCEL
By Annie B Basas on 2/9/2026
This course was an excellent match for me! From the start, the structured modules aligned perfectly with my learning goals each topic built logically on the last, making complex concepts easy to grasp. The instructors were knowledgeable and responsive in the Q&A section, and tools like the note taking feature and scheduled learning reminders helped me stay on track. I particularly appreciated how practical the content was, with real-world examples I could apply immediately to my work. Overall, it exceeded my expectations and was exactly what I needed to advance my skills.
By Steve Gillespie on 1/19/2026
Material has some good points, however this should be updated to include for information to include electronic payments processes, wires, EFT, and ACH payments.
By Sandra Horhn on 1/12/2026
The course content was presented very well by the instructor. The instructor explained this course in a detail point of view that was well received by me.
By Oktiana on 10/23/2025
The content and instructor were excellent and clear, but I truly expected a more detailed discussion on best practices for AP, especially in large companies.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100












