Guide to Electronic Payments (CPE Course)
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CPE Credit: 1 hour
Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test
Price (with PDF Textbook): $15
Course Description
Electronic payments can be more cost-effective than traditional check payments, but also have their own issues. In the Guide to Electronic Payments course, we explore the various electronic payment systems, including ACH, wire transfers, FedNow, Venmo, Xoom, and Zelle. We also delve into the controls needed for these payment systems, and discuss how to most effectively convert from check payments to electronic payments.
Author: Steven Bragg
Course Number: FN1034
Learning Objectives
Identify the characteristics of the various electronic payment systems.
Specify the circumstances under which a wire transfer should be used.
Recall the reasons why electronic payments are more cost-effective than checks.
Specify the various controls needed for an electronic payment system.
Level: Overview
Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study
NASBA Category: Finance
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Latest Review Date: October 2023
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