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The AFP FP&A Maturity Model Version 3.0 serves as a roadmap for immediate improvement in FP&A and preparation for future shifts, defining FP&A roles and promoting value delivery to the business.
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AFP Continuing Education Quizzes
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FP&A Case Study Library
The AFP FP&A Case Study series is designed to help you build up key FP&A capabilities and skills by sharing examples of how leading practitioners have tackled challenges in their work and the lessons learned.