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10 Secrets the Credit Card Processing Industry Doesn't Want You to Know 1 Credit

Jul 05, 2021, 12:00 PM ET

10 Secrets the Credit Card Processing Industry Doesn't Want You to Know 1 Credit

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Jul 05, 2021, 12:00 PM ET

Learning Objectives

  • To attain knowledge of the credit card processing industry.
  • To identify various steps of reading your merchant statement.
  • To identify where your surcharging fees are going.
  • To identify various steps you can take to reduce your fees.
  • To recognize how much you're being overcharged.

Course Overview

Every year, businesses pay approximately $180 billion in credit card processing fees. Despite most of us paying these fees, there is actually an only handful of us who understand the specific details of what we are paying for. Many times, people consider facility or service charges for financing. Though it is not correct to deny that for many these fees are convoluted, confusing, obscure, and often misleading. The fact of the matter is that credit card companies make money off cardholders in a wide range of ways and their income has been experiencing solid growth for years. They charge for:

  • Interest Income 
  • Interchange Fees
  • Cash Advance Fees
  • Annual Fees
  • Penalty Fees
  • Enhancement Income

Credit card companies made 163 billion of these Incomes in 2016 from Businesses & Individuals. This money comes from the bank account of a business that happens to be your client or whom you work for. In this Online CPE webinar on Finance, Jeremy Layton will help us take a peek behind the curtain of the credit card processing industry and explore how the card brands and banks operate, common red flags that could complicate your fee structure, and ways that you can reduce or eliminate unfair or inflated processing fees within your merchant account.

This online CPE webinar on Finance covers the following Key Aspects:

  • Case Study: Hidden Fee Increases
  • Secrets the credit card industry does not want you to know
  • What can you do to take back your portion of those unnecessary fees?

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Finance for CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Corporate Finance for Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) 1 CPD Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 1 CE Eligible
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Chartered Accountant - ICAEW 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Finance for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible
General finance principles and financial concepts for Certified FP&A Professional (FP&A) 1 CE Eligible
Finance for CIPM 1 PL Eligible
Finance for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 1 CE Eligible
CPA - Ireland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Scotland 1 CPD Eligible
Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI) 1 CPD Eligible
License details Credits Status
Finance for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
CPA in Canada 1 CPD Eligible
Certified Management Accountants (CMA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 273031) 1 CE Approved
Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) 1 CE Eligible
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) 1 CPE Eligible
Certified Business Appraiser (CBA)/Master Certified Business Appraiser (MCBA) 1 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Jeremy Layton

Jeremy Layton

Advisor, Verisave

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Jeremy Layton started Verisave back in 2001 with the service of identifying and collecting overpayments made by their customers to their suppliers. In 2010 Jeremy noticed that most of his customers were paying a lot of money to process credit card payments. After digging a little deeper, he found that most of his customers were actually paying much more than they needed to and Jeremy was determined to help them reduce these fees. Over the past 10 years Jeremy has become an expert in all things relating to the credit card processing industry. In fact, Verisave saved its customers over $30 million on credit card processing fees.

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To earn CPE credits, you must complete the self-study course, pass the required assessments, and submit the necessary documentation. Credits are awarded based on the completion of course hours and successfully passing the assessments.

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Yes, all our self-study courses are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the rigorous standards for quality and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

How can I access my course completion certificates?

After successfully completing a self-study course and passing the assessments, you can access and download your course completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. These sessions meet the standards set by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies.

How do I earn credits through live webinars?

To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

Are the live webinars approved by NASBA and other regulatory bodies?

Yes, all our live webinars are approved by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies, ensuring they meet the high standards for quality, interactivity, and educational content set by these organizations.

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To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

How can I access my webinar completion certificates?

After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are recognized by NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other regulatory bodies for compliance and reporting purposes.

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Bonnie Sauve, EA

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I work for Intuit as a Tax Expert preparing returns for self-employed clients. They need to know about the fees that are added on in addition to the 3% fee for offering the VISA or MC to their clients. Someone who paints my house will allow me to charge the amount by tacking on an additional 3% to pay for their fee. They don't know about the processors fees.

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Pamellia Anthony, EA

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I am an Enrolled Agent and was curious about this class. The information was easy to understand and if I was an accountant, I'd request that all my customers at some point consider having an Audit firm review their accounts if they accept credit cards.

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