Financial accuracy starts with rock-solid reconciliation skills. Every unmatched invoice and unexplained bank discrepancy creates riskāfrom overpayments to fraud exposure. This course transforms you into a reconciliation expert who can catch errors before they become costly problems.

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Reconcile and Analyze Financial Records Effectively
This course is part of Accounts Payable & Receivable Operations Specialization

Instructor: Hurix Digital
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What you'll learn
Three-way matching prevents incorrect, duplicate, and fraudulent payments by checking invoices against purchase orders and receiving records.
Reconciliation uses a systematic method; matching finds issues, but identifying timing, errors, fees, or fraud guides correct resolution.
Accurate records rely on strong control processes and attention to detail; small discrepancies may signal bigger problems if not caught early.
Tools like QuickBooks make reconciliation faster, but technology supports rather than replaces the judgment needed to resolve complex variances.
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will master the foundational three-way match control process used to prevent payment errors and fraud by systematically verifying vendor invoices against purchasing documentation before releasing payments.
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Learners will develop skills to systematically reconcile internal financial records with external bank statements, identify and investigate variances, and implement appropriate resolution strategies including adjusting journal entries and external communications.
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