Why Get Certified? - IOFM Spring Conference & Expo

May 11-13, 2026 | Loews Sapphire Falls Resort | Universal Orlando, FL

Why Get Certified?

Join the Ranks of Over 30,000 Certified Financial Operations Professionals.

Whether you are just starting your path or are a well-established professional, IOFM’s Certification programs will help advance your career. The benefits include:

Sharper Skills

Earning your IOFM Certification is more than just receiving a piece of paper. Not only does Certification verify an individual’s comprehensive understanding of their job function, it also demonstrates an ability to apply that understanding to solve problems and improve process in the real world. In most cases, Certified individuals have a better understanding of the value of their work and can see how to work through a problem rather than work around a problem.

More Respect

Certification places you in an exclusive group of professionals whose skills are proven to meet a global standard of excellence. Receiving your IOFM Certification increases your credibility and shows your peers, supervisors, and the public your commitment to your profession.

Career Advancement

Certified professionals advance further in their careers than uncertified peers. IOFM’s credentials demonstrate commitment to developing your skills. Completing IOFM’s rigorous training program proves that you are ready to implement best practices.

Companies that have IOFM certification

Have Questions?

Contact Event Attendee Customer Service by emailing [email protected] or call 207-842-5627.

Nervous about test-taking? Don’t sweat it! All of IOFM’s Certification programs offer you ample time and resources to prepare. Prior to the event, you’ll have online access to the study guide e-book. After the event, you’ll have access to the full e-learning course (e-book, training video, quizzes and up to three attempts total to pass the final exam).

For more information about what to expect during an onsite training, please visit IOFM.com/events/certification.

Looking for information about IOFM CEUs & NASBA CPE credit? Please visit this page.

Live Certification Courses at the Conference

Whether you’re an AP/AR Manager or Specialist, or leading your organization towards advancing best-in-class procure-to-pay processes, IOFM Certifications give you what you need to succeed.

Register for IOFM’s Conference & Expo and add on-site Certification courses.

Online Self-Study Courses

The in-person Certification Programs are also available year-round as on-demand e-learning courses. Download the brochures to learn more.

AP Certification

The AP Certification Program offers a blend of fundamentals, fine-tuning, best practices and leadership training to help advance careers at any stage.

CPRS Certification

The Payment Reporting Specialist Certification Program offers organizations the knowledge and preparedness to comply with complex regulations and avoid penalty tax assessments.

P2P Certification

The P2P Certification Program equips both procurement and payables leaders and their staff to think end-to-end, to analyze and redesign their current processes, and to introduce and manage change.

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