Invoice Factoring Essentials (CPE Course)

CPE Credit: 1.5 hours

Course Type: Downloaded PDF materials with online test

Price (with PDF Textbook): $20

Course Description
Factoring can be a valuable financing tool for smaller, growing businesses. In the Invoice Factoring Essentials course, we discuss when this tool should be used, how to select a factor, the terms and conditions that it imposes, the factoring process, and the differences between recourse and non-recourse factoring. We also look at factoring from the viewpoint of the factor, noting how it makes money, controls its risk, and deals with potential fraud situations.

Author: Steven Bragg

Course Number: FN1033

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the types of businesses that can profit from the use of factoring.

  • Specify the issues impacting the profits earned by a factor.

  • Identify the selection criteria for picking a factor.

  • Specify the fees that factors charge to their clients.

  • Identify why factors use reserve accounts.

  • Recall how a factor can protect its interests in the event of a client bankruptcy.

  • Recall the differences between recourse and non-recourse financing.

Level: Overview

Instructional Method: QAS Self-Study

NASBA Category: Finance

Prerequisites: None

Advance Preparation: None

Latest Review Date: April 2023

Program Registration Requirements: Click on "Purchase Course" near the top of this page to pay for and access the course. You will then be able to download the course as a PDF file, then take an on-line examination, and then download a certificate of completion if you pass the examination.

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The NASBA sponsor identification number for Accountingtools, Inc. is 115881.

AccountingTools is an IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider. We are compliant with the requirements for continuing education providers (as described in sections 10.6 and 10.9 of the Department of Treasury’s Circular No. 230 and in other IRS guidance, forms, and instructions). Our IRS Approved Continuing Education Provider number is 72821.