"For graduates, breaking into the post-college job market is increasingly about the skills they possess."
— Making the Bachelor’s Degree More Valuable,
by Matt Sigelman of the Burning Glass Institute
and author Jeffrey Selingo
WE CAN HELP.
Most business schools' finance degrees point you towards market-based jobs (commercial banking, investment banking, trading, personal financial management). Accounting degrees lead to accounting. What is missing is where most people will actually end up—in a career that works under (or becomes) a CFO.
The CTP curriculum opens an entire avenue towards treasury and payments, while the FPAC opens up the fastest growing area in finance. The CFO is the steward of enterprise capital, managing its sources and uses by reporting where it was, optimizing circulation for deployment, and supporting decisions of where the next unit should go. FP&A is the part of the CFO organization that provides actionable intelligence that drives long-term value creation through decision support, capital allocation and performance management.
As the certifying body for financial planning & analysis (FPAC) and treasury (CTP) among working professionals, we have developed and administered these certifications for four decades to nearly 40,000 professionals across 70 countries.
We are now bringing this practical, skill-based program directly to members of Financial Management Association.
The program complements your college curricula with our online educational platforms and allow you to sit for our exams -- all at a discounted rate. You'll graduate with an AFP badge that recognizes your knowledge and commitment to FP&A
and Treasury.
And you'll be more attractive to employers and ready for work on day one.
"There’s a direct disconnect between education and employability, where employers view universities and colleges as the gatekeepers of workforce talent, yet those same institutions aren’t prioritizing job skills and career readiness. Higher
education institutions should collaborate with employers to align educational offerings with the skills needed to perform jobs in the real world:
• Create a stronger dialogue between businesses and institutions.
• Provide
options for micro-credentials, badges, programs, and certificates.
• Help students identify and demonstrate to employers what job-ready skills they’ve developed as part of their education and training."
— The U.S. Education System Isn’t Giving Students What Employers Need,
Harvard Business Review, by Michael Hansen.
ABOUT THE Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC)
The FPAC Exam is a two-part exam offered twice annually. Learn more about the program.
> FPAC Exam Test Specifications
> FP&A Exam Prep Platform (EPP)
> Quick-Look at the FPAC Exam
> Candidate Handbook
> Where are FPACs employed
Over 5,000 candidates have entered the FPAC program, with nearly 2,000 FP&A practitioners having earned the credential.
ABOUT THE Certified Treasury Professional (CTP)
The CTP Exam is a one-part exam offered twice annually. Learn more about the program with these links.
> CTP Exam Test Specifications
> CTP Exam Prep Platform (EPP)
> CTP at-a-glance
> Candidate Handbook
> Where are CTPs employed
Over 38,000 treasury practitioners have earned the CTP and over 80% of Fortune 500 companies have a CTP on staff.
Learn More
If you are a student interested in learning more about this program, please contact [email protected].
To learn more about AFP or the University Partners Program, please contact [email protected].
View the Webinar, What a Career in FP&A Could Look Like For You
Finance Career Resources
FP&A Handbook - an interactive look at the Who, What and Why of FP&A
AFP Career Hub Student and Early Career Resources - Get started here to learn more about a career in Treasury or FP&A
Finance and Accounting Careers website -- real time data on supply and demand of jobs and salary information for cities across the U.S.