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Course Description

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the Accounts Payable function within a production accounting environment. Through a combination of practical procedures and industry-specific best practices, learners will gain the knowledge and skills needed to manage financial transactions, vendor relations, and reporting tasks essential to the smooth operation of accounting in the film industry.

Course Outline

  • Accounts Payable Module 1: General Policies, Procedures, and Paperwork
  • Accounts Payable Module 2: Accounting Set-Up Accounts
  • Accounts Payable Module 3: Accounts Payable Systems and Procedures
  • Accounts Payable Module 4: Petty Cash, Payment Cards (CASHet) and Fuel Cards
  • Accounts Payable Module 5: Journal Entries, Bank Reconciliations, GST Returns & Cost Reporting
  • Accounts Payable Module 6: Accounts Payable Wrap

Learner Outcomes

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Understand studio policies and key documentation used in Accounts Payable processes.
  • Set up and configure Accounts Payable systems, including vendors, accounts, and cost tracking.
  • Process payments, including purchase orders, invoices, cheque requisitions, and stop payments.
  • Manage petty cash, P-cards, CASHet, and fuel cards, including setup, reconciliation, and audit procedures.
  • Perform core accounting tasks such as journal entries, bank reconciliations, GST returns, and cost reporting.
  • Execute wrap procedures for Accounts Payable, including deposit and close-out responsibilities.

Prerequisites

  • ACC-100 - 001 (Custom Section# ACC) - Introduction to Accounting in Film (Complete)
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Section Title
Accounting Series - Accounting in Film: Accounts Payable
Type
self-paced
Dates
Start Now, you have 60 days to complete this course once enrolled.
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Flat Fee non-credit non-credit $200.00 Click here to get more information
Additional Fee(s)
Official Transcript $1.00 Optional
CEUs
0.6 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
TBD
Transfer Request Deadline
TBD
Instructors
Section Notes

The aim of this course is to provide a brief introduction to the fundamentals of the Alberta Film & Television industry, with an emphasis on the roles and responsibilities of each position held in the Accounting Department.

The purpose of this course is to help individuals who have an interest in exploring a career in Film & Television (with an inkling towards accounting) determine if this industry and department is a good fit for them.

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