IAPP (UK) - Accounts Payable Certification

IAPP offers the profession's premier accounts payable certification programme - truly the mark of excellence for accounts payable professionals. International corporations recognise the Certified Accounts Payable Professional (CAPP) programme as the leading certification programme in the AP profession.

IAPP’s new study material, incorporating the most up-to-date AP methods in use in the UK today is being launched in October 2010. Through this offering, you could be the first among your colleagues to demonstrate your commitment to the profession by becoming a certififed AP professional. Exam windows will be available in Spring 2011. Email UKmembership@iappnet.org

How Does IAPP Certificaton Compare to Others?

IAPP’s CAPP programme for certified accounts payable professionals recognises those in supervisory or managerial positions, as well as those in support or consulting roles, business analysts, technology specialists, and others who do not necessarily have staff reporting to them and therefore may not be considered a supervisor or manager. Professionals tend to have five or more years experience in the accounts payable field.

The CAPP exam has been developed using recognised standards for certification assessment and evaluation. These standards ensure the following:

• Exam content reflects the actual practice necessary for successful performance in an AP environment.

• Examinees are tested fairly and solely on their AP skills and knowledge; therefore, no reference materials may be used during the exams.

• The exams are administered and supervised in a confidential and secure environment.

Because of these standards, the CAPP exam is the most reliable and verifiable means by which to measure the competency skills of AP professionals.

Furthermore, the IAPP certification programme is focused on identifying only those with the highest level of AP knowledge, regardless of job setting. So, employers can be assured that someone with a CAPP certificate has mastered the skills required to be successful in any AP environment.

Hundreds of organisations recognise this fact, including Baylor Healthcare Systems, Microsoft, Defense Accounting and Finance Service, Genentech, General Motors, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Quest Diagnostics, T-Mobile, Wal-Mart Stores and Yale University, as evidenced by the number of their employees who now hold the CAPP designation.

Our candidate handbook provides a comprehensive review of the certification programme offered by IAPP. Download a complimentary copy and begin your journey towards AP certification!