Become a Certified Accounts Receivable Practitioner (CARP®)
The global marker of excellence in Accounts Receivable
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From the Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership
A program which educates learners on the overall function and responsibility of the Accounts Receivable department. It prepares learners for performing the role of an Accounts Receivable professional from entry, up to and including management level.
Those who complete the CARP Certification will gain an advanced understanding of Accounts Receivable processes and how Accounts Receivable functions can become optimised to be more efficient, risk aware and improve their processes.
There’s never been a more crucial time to stand out. As the financial industry becomes increasingly competitive, the professionals who succeed are the ones who can demonstrate their ability to add value to a business.
Earning the CARP credential proves that your knowledge and skills are up to the latest standards and connects you to an elite network of expert Accounts Receivable professionals employed at the world’s leading businesses.
Get a detailed understanding of the CARP study programme and how to complete your studies to prepare for the CARP exam.
Book a free 1-2-1 demo of the study platform and see elements of the course, study resources and exam prep tools.
Enrollment fees cover all costs of study materials and sitting the final exam. Learn more about study and exam fees.
Each of the exams is a true test of competence in core areas of Accounts Receivable technical and management knowledge and skills.
3 Certification Levels
Explore the Accounts Receviable Practitioner Certification Program
Level 2
Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification (CARS)
CARS credential holders are Accounts Receivable Subject Matter Experts with advanced knowledge of AR best-practices
Level 3
Accounts Receivable Manager Certification (CARM)
CARM credential holders are experts in managing Accounts Receivable functions from people to process and technology
Level 3
Accounts Receivable Practitioner Certification (CARP)
CARP credential holders have advanced understanding of both technical and management aspects of Accounts Receivable
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Get the Accounts Receivable certification guide
Download the comprehensive CARP certification Guide, which includes information about the course, sitting for the exam, earning the certification, and using the designation to further your career in finance.
Learn more about the leading Accounts Receivable Certification programme from IFOL
Understand the prior experience or qualification requirements for enrolling in the CARP programme.
Get a detailed understanding of the CARP study programme and how to complete your studies to prepare for the CARP exam.
Study and exam fees are payable upon enrollment and cover the cost of accessing the study platform and taking the exam
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