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As we head into the new year, we asked finance professionals on AFP’s North America Emeritus and Asia-Pacific Advisory Councils to share some of their goals for 2023.
12/16/2022
Finance professionals share their 2022 lessons, revealing trends and challenges for the finance community in the upcoming year.
12/16/2022
Najeeb Uddin of AARP and Ed Cook of The Change Decision discuss the importance of data management and change management in two parts.
12/13/2022
Learn from Najeeb Uddin, CIO at AARP, and Ed Cook, president of The Change Decision, about managing imperfect data and external perspectives on the topic.
12/13/2022
Managing cryptocurrency requires understanding the unique risks involved and developing appropriate strategies for treasurers and finance professionals.
12/12/2022
Checks usage declining internationally, payments experts discuss the gap between paper checks and ACH credits in North America in an AFP webinar.
12/06/2022
Staffing is a crucial aspect of business continuity planning, requiring the consideration of individual skills, knowledge, and experience to ensure the people side of the plan is up to date.
12/05/2022
AFP FP&A Mini Case Study series showcases examples of tackling challenges, including establishing EPM reporting platforms.
12/02/2022
A three-part podcast series delves into the transformation of the treasury landscape in the Asia-Pacific region.
12/01/2022
Joris Chevaux, Regional Treasury Manager for Southeast Asia and Oceania at a global cosmetic retailer, is a member of AFP's APAC Treasury Advisory Council.
11/30/2022
The key responsibilities of treasurers, including financial strategy and risk management, are outlined, with treasury analyst as the entry-level position.
11/29/2022
The AFP FP&A Mini Case Study series presents an international nonprofit organization's collaboration across functions to deliver a new digital product during the pandemic, demonstrating agile and innovative finance practices.
11/28/2022
Recent, relevant data on finance roles is crucial for both job seekers and hiring managers to ensure competitiveness and skill alignment.
11/21/2022
Treasury job descriptions, from the Treasurer through Assistant Cash Manager, with suggested experience, job knowledge and skills outlined.
11/21/2022
Insights from APAC treasury professionals reveal current challenges and strategic focuses on foreign exchange and working capital management.
11/21/2022
Corporate finance job descriptions, from the CFO through Financial Analyst, with suggested experience, job knowledge and skills outlined.
11/21/2022
The momentum toward a digital-first strategy accelerates as companies strive to stay competitive. Explore the technology landscape and innovative technologies shaping the business environment.
11/18/2022
Four data visualization experts create holiday-related charts and explain their visualization choices.
11/18/2022
Treasury professionals discuss economic challenges in the Middle East and Africa region, including increased interest rates, credit scarcity, working capital issues, and accurate forecasting amidst economic turmoil.
11/18/2022
Shawn Xu, CTP, reflects on his introduction to corporate treasury during an internship at Nestlé's Regional Treasury Center.
11/17/2022
A senior-level FP&A practitioner shares a mini case study on creating a single source of truth for metrics using one data source and platform, enabling faster change management.
11/14/2022
Scott Corvey's career journey from accounting to FP&A demonstrates the value of continuous learning.
11/14/2022
Companies prepare for the potential acceptance of cryptocurrencies and its impact on their operations.
11/07/2022
Hear from AFP members who continue to face challenges in managing data effectively and learn how to improve data quality and management in treasury and finance operations.
11/07/2022
Discover the unknown world of treasury and finance careers. Many students and newcomers are unaware of the opportunities in this field.
11/04/2022
Developing business continuity plans, including procedures for staff shortage scenarios, is crucial for risk management.
11/03/2022
Explore strategies and best practices for finding and hiring top FP&A talent in a competitive market.
11/01/2022
AFP is proud to introduce the new chair and vice chairs of the Board of Directors, as well as some new directors.
11/01/2022
Sultan Mujallid shares his FP&A career journey, the impact of the FPAC certification, and his role in the AFP Middle East and Africa FP&A Advisory Council.
11/01/2022
Explore the declining usage of checks for B2B payments in North America and its implications according to the 2022 AFP Digital Payments Survey.
10/31/2022
Marsh McLennan wins the 2022 AFP Pinnacle Awards Grand Prize for excellence in treasury and finance, showcasing their industry-leading achievements.
10/24/2022
A case study showcases how robotic process automation (RPA) saves time for the FP&A team and adds value to a pharmaceutical manufacturer.
10/21/2022
Asif Masani, an FP&A manager at Coursera, shares his experiences in writing content for fellow practitioners, maintaining agility while growing as a company, and the importance of mindset in becoming a finance business partner.
10/20/2022
Webinar explores the three keys to treasury optimization and provides practical examples.
10/20/2022
The Covid-19 pandemic accelerates the global shift to digital payments, with regional differences remaining.
10/17/2022
Understand the implications of increased usage of real-time payments, including the need for a shift from other payment types and the associated exposure to risk.
10/11/2022
Discover the partnership between AFP and Amazon to provide resources for college students and young professionals in treasury and finance careers.
10/11/2022
Upgrade FP&A tools and capabilities to become a real-time data analyst and trusted advisor.
10/07/2022
Treasury professionals face challenges in improving payment processes and working capital, according to the AFP Strategic Role of Treasury Survey.
10/04/2022
Catherine Jirak, a finance and technology industry veteran, shares insights on the evolving relationship between finance and technology, data challenges, and the future of emerging technologies in finance.
10/03/2022
See what’s in store at the treasury and finance conference, AFP 2024, October 20-23, in Nashville. Check out the Session Explorer here.