AP Invoice Fraud Prevention:

Red Flags & Effective Controls

Master red-flag detection and fraud controls to safeguard accounts payable billing. Uncover shell vendors, fictitious invoices and vendor master manipulation schemes — with AI and technology-powered controls.
AP Billing Fraud: 22% of all fraud cases worldwide · 29% in USA & Canada · median loss $145K · 25% cases > $448K · 18 months to discover
  • CPE/CPD: 4.5 credits*
  • Video: 3 hours
  • Text: 67 pages
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FRAUD PREVENTION PROGRAM
  • Premium edition (see below)
  • Text Course: 27,000 words
  • Quizes: 32 questions
  • Access: Forever
  • All levels
  • Certificate of completion
  • English subtitles

Practical Skills You Will Gain

  • Identify the most frequent fraud schemes: Discover various deceptive methods fraudsters use today to exploit accounts payable systems, including fictitious invoices, shell vendors, and payment diversions
  • Recognize red flags and warning signs: Learn to spot subtle indicators that may signal fraudulent invoice or activity... before you pay
  • Implement effective preventive controls: Explore key strategies to establish robust safeguards that prevent AP fraud before it occurs
  • Deploy detective controls: Gain insights into monitoring techniques that help identify suspicious activities early
  • Implement AI and technology controls: Understand how to use RPA (Robotic Process Automation) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) to enhance your fraud prevention capabilities
  • Develop a phased implementation strategy addressing supplier onboarding, data quality, and automated controls

Access Premium Materials

  • 64-Page Text Course: every topic re-explained in a clean, structured written format, with 100+ callouts spotlighting the points that matter and the practical tips that change behaviour. Pair it with the video lessons, or keep it as a desk reference you reach for whenever a real case lands on your screen.
  • 10 Red Flag Cards: a printable one-pager built for the moment fraud actually shows up in your AP queue. Pin it at your workplace, scan the signs, and if one or more match — block the invoice and investigate before the payment runs.
  • ACFE Fraud Key Findings 13th Edition: the latest infographics on transactional fraud, where AP billing ranks among the most frequent and most expensive schemes. That combination is exactly what you don't want hitting your company.
  • 12 Review and 20 Final Quiz Questions: placed across the course and at the end to test understanding, and confirm you can apply each scheme, red flag, and control in your own AP environment.
  • Glossary: clear, working definitions for the terms and abbreviations you will meet in real cases: vendor master manipulation, BEC, RPA, overbilling, and more.

Join Us

Built for the people who own the AP control environment — controllers, CFOs, and finance managers — and for the AP leads, internal auditors, consultants, and procurement professionals who run it day to day. This course will sharpen your fraud lens and give you the red flags, must-have controls, and trending technology overview to protect your organisation from costly AP fraud schemes and vendor manipulation — before the next payment runs.

+ VAT for EU non-business customers

Testimonials

What our learners say

I appreciate how Peter made this course so comprehensive regarding the current schemes and controls. I never realized that automated and AI controls can be so strong. Very well presented. Thank you!
Kikine M.
Kikine M.
Detailed review of the AP process, fraud and how to detect and prevent.
Cameron C., CPA (US)
Great walkthrough of examples and concepts.
Erin G., CPA (US)
Good info and providing handouts for downloads was a plus.
Ashna S.
Great content.
Dan B., CPA In Canada
Excellent Course.
Nadir A.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an accounting or audit background to take this course?

No formal background required. The course works for AP specialists reviewing invoices and for controllers redesigning the framework. Every term is defined in the 28-term glossary, and explanations are in plain business English. If you process, approve, audit or oversee AP — this is built for you.

How do the 4.5 CPE/CPD credits work for my licence? 

Most CPE/CPD frameworks calculate credits at 50 minutes = 1 credit. This course delivers ~228 minutes of instructional content (160 min video + 12 review and 20 final questions at ~1.8 min each), and text lessons of about 10 minutes, giving an estimated 4.5 credits. Acceptance and the correct credit treatment are the learner’s responsibility under their licensing body’s rules. Please confirm with your board before claiming.

How does the 14-day money-back guarantee apply?

Full refund within 14 days of purchase if the course isn't what you need — provided you have not completed a substantial portion of the video lessons or downloaded the premium materials. In clear "download-and-refund" abuse cases we refund only the unused portion. Fair and consistent with professional-education practice.

What's included in the premium edition — and what's actually downloadable?

  • A 64-page text course (~17,000 words) re-explaining every video topic in a structured written format, that includes the glossary
  • 10 Red-Flag Cards (print-ready PDF) — ready to hand to your AP team
  • Certificate of Completion.
  • All downloads are yours to keep and reuse at work.

How does access work — and do I get future updates?

Lifetime access on RSAgile, on any device. Updates to the video and text lessons as well as premium materials are included at no extra cost. Downloads stay with you regardless of any later platform changes.

Is this course region-specific (US / EU / global)?

Global. The 8 schemes, 10 red flags and 15 controls apply across jurisdictions. ACFE 2024 statistics are shown both worldwide (22%) and for the USA & Canada (29%). Examples cover both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific; nothing is tied to a single country's accounting or tax code.

How is VAT handled, and what about buyers outside the EU?

EU consumers pay VAT, calculated at checkout. EU businesses with a valid VAT ID enter it at checkout for reverse-charge invoicing (no VAT charged). Buyers outside the EU pay the listed price, no VAT or other tax added.

Can my company buy multiple seats?

Yes. Please contact us and we will prepare an offer. You can use the contact link in the footer.

What's the difference between this course and the Payroll Fraud course?

Different entry points, complementary controls. AP Invoice Fraud focuses on vendor-side risks (fictitious invoices, shell vendors, BEC, vendor master manipulation). Payroll Fraud focuses on employee-side risks (ghost employees, hours/rate manipulation).

The Practical Fraud Prevention Program covers both — most professionals need both lenses.

How and when do I receive the Certificate of Completion?

You can generate it once you have viewed all lessons and passed the final quiz. Delivered as a PDF you can download, print or share on LinkedIn.

About Me

Peter Ilas, FCCA

  • A 30-year career in leadership positions in finance, accounting, external and internal audit, and business controls through consulting services
  • Versatile interim executive fulfilling finance leadership roles
  • Seasoned expert in finance and accounting, with a distinguished record of achievements
  • Committed strategic advisor, bringing a wealth of innovative ideas
  • Business processes and controls improver
  • Creator of the world's first comprehensive courses on E-Invoicing Mandates
  • Author of project management books, under Ready Set Agile brand
  • Explore my complete profile and accomplishments on LinkedIn

Final Reassurance Band

What's inside (at a glance): 162 min video · 64-page text course (17,000 words, 100+ callouts) · 10 Red-Flag Cards (PDF) · ACFE 2024 Fraud Key Findings (PDF) · 14 review + 23 final quiz questions · glossary · Certificate of Completion.

Why this is a safe buy: Lifetime access on any device · Free updates including new premium content · Downloads yours to keep · 14-day money-back guarantee.

What one prevented case is worth: One AP fraud invoice costs about $4,500, and if successful, usually recurring for 18 months before being detected and stopped. One blocked invoice pays for all courses on this page and makes this investment highly profitable.

Skills that accelerate your career or consulting: Fraud prevention and AI-supported controls are among finance's fastest-growing skill areas. Walk away with a fraud examiner's lens, a 15-control playbook and AI and tech-monitoring know-how you can use to grow in your role or to advise clients.

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