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AAP Prep Publication Kit

The Accredited ACH Professional (AAP) designation distinguishes its bearers as members of an elite corps of payments systems professionals. To assist you in preparing for the AAP examination, administered once in the fall each year, the following recommended texts are offered:

Available materials begin shipping Mid-March

  • ACH Rules Book
  • ACH Rules Book Tabs
  • ACH Compliance Manual
  • ACHPro - Electronic (Sent when access opens, ETA May)
  • Revised UCC4A and the ACH Network
  • ACH Risk Management Handbook
  • Return Reason Code Guide
  • AAP Flashcards - Electronic
  • AAP Core Concepts: A Study Guide - Electronic
  • SEC Code Quick Reference Guide
Date Published: Q1 2025
Update Cycle: Annual

Item Number - AAPPWR

ACH 101

This course is designed to provide an overview of the Automated Clearing House (ACH) Network and its functions to individuals who are new to ACH, unfamiliar with ACH, need a refresher, or need to sell ACH products.

Attendees learn the various ACH participants, the Standard Entry Class Codes and their applications, and ACH transaction flow from origination to receipt.

Recommended Publications:

*2019 NACHA Operating Rules Book

*ACH Quick Reference Guide

This On Demand course may be selected as an elective for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP: Up to .80

Item Number - LMSR8002

ACH Basics 201

This course begins where ACH Basics 101 leaves off. As we delve into the rules and regulations that govern ACH payments, you learn about the core concepts of Entry processing: prenotifications, returns, reversals, arbitration, and other tools and practices within the ACH Network.

Recommended Publications:

*2019 NACHA Operating Rules Book

*ACH Quick Reference Guide

This On Demand course may be selected as an elective for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP: Up to 2.5

Item Number - LMSR8003

ACH Bits & Bytes: The Technical Made Simple

In today's rapidly changing payments environment, ACH technical expertise is critical to the effective management of ACH operations and for the monitoring of compliance with NACHA's Operating Rules. Additionally, the accuracy of ACH formatting has a direct impact on a Participating DFI's risks associated with processing errors and exceptions. This On Demand course is designed to provide registrants with the knowledge to successfully navigate the NACHA approved File format; support ACH conversion activities; trouble-shoot rejected Files and Entries; and to monitor on-going technical compliance.

This On Demand course is one of the required courses for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP Credits: Up to 5.5

Item Number - LMSM7001

ACH Exceptions Items Processing

Exception item processing is one of the largest potential areas of loss for financial institutions. Understanding exception item processing under the ACH Rules is critical to your institution. This course provides an overview of RDFI responsibilities like excused delay, stop payment orders, Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit forms, reversals, recalls, and rejects. We also examine the difference between administrative returns and extended returns, including the applicable time frames, responsibilities, warranties, risks, and limitations. Access this course to gain an in-depth understanding of return time frames beyond standard two-day returns and the documents required for extended returns. Take aways (Valuable Quick Reference Resources) include:
  • RDFI Transaction Handling Chart
  • Sample Written Statement of Unauthorized Debit

This On Demand course is one of the required courses for the ePayResources ACH Certification Program.

Please note that on-demand courses remain available for 90 calendar days after your registration is processed. Unlimited viewing is allowed within the 90-day period. Once the 90 days have passed, ePayU subscribers accessing Subscriber Content can simply re-register for the course at no charge and begin it again. If you are accessing Premium Content or are not an ePayU subscriber, you must pay an additional registration fee to access a course again after the original 90-day period.

AAP/APRP Credits: Up to 4.8

Item Number - LMSM7008

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