Become a Certified Accounts Receivable Practitioner (CARP®)

The global marker of excellence in Accounts Receivable

I want to know more about earning the CARP credential

From the Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership

A program which educates learners on the overall function and responsibility of the Accounts Receivable department. It prepares learners for performing the role of an Accounts Receivable professional from entry, up to and including management level.

Those who complete the CARP Certification will gain an advanced understanding of Accounts Receivable processes and how Accounts Receivable functions can become optimised to be more efficient, risk aware and improve their processes.

There’s never been a more crucial time to stand out. As the financial industry becomes increasingly competitive, the professionals who succeed are the ones who can demonstrate their ability to add value to a business.

Earning the CARP credential proves that your knowledge and skills are up to the latest standards and connects you to an elite network of expert Accounts Receivable professionals employed at the world’s leading businesses.

Get a detailed understanding of the CARP study programme and how to complete your studies to prepare for the CARP exam.

Book a free 1-2-1 demo of the study platform and see elements of the course, study resources and exam prep tools.

Enrollment fees cover all costs of study materials and sitting the final exam. Learn more about study and exam fees.

Each of the exams is a true test of competence in core areas of Accounts Receivable technical and management knowledge and skills.

3 Certification Levels

Explore the Accounts Receviable Practitioner Certification Program

Level 2

Accounts Receivable Specialist Certification (CARS)

CARS credential holders are Accounts Receivable Subject Matter Experts with advanced knowledge of AR best-practices

Level 3

Accounts Receivable Manager Certification (CARM)

CARM credential holders are experts in managing Accounts Receivable functions from people to process and technology

Level 3

Accounts Receivable Practitioner Certification (CARP)

CARP credential holders have advanced understanding of both technical and management aspects of Accounts Receivable

 Stand out to top employers 

Companies hiring CARPs today

Get the Accounts Receivable certification guide

Download the comprehensive CARP certification Guide, which includes information about the course, sitting for the exam, earning the certification, and using the designation to further your career in finance. 

  • Course curriculum and overview
  • Exam breakdown and key information
  • Pricing and enrollment instructions

Learn more about the leading Accounts Receivable Certification programme from IFOL

Understand the prior experience or qualification requirements for enrolling in the CARP programme.

Get a detailed understanding of the CARP study programme and how to complete your studies to prepare for the CARP exam.

Study and exam fees are payable upon enrollment and cover the cost of accessing the study platform and taking the exam

What CARP students and credential holders say…

“I went from Accounts Receivable Specialist to Supervisor in just under 6 months, this program gave me the tools, language, and confidence to lead.”

Rachel Rolford CARP

“I always knew I had the skills, but this certification helped me prove it to leadership.

Andrew Seemore CARS

“Being able to say I’m a certified Accounts Receivable Manager made recruiters pay attention. It gave me an edge.”

Fredrick Lumon CARM

Ready to become a Certified Accounts Receivable Specialist, Manager or Practitioner?

The first step is creating your learner profile and registering on the study platform. It shouldn’t take more than a couple of minutes to complete the application form.