Articles
Like many financial professionals, Danny K. Shiu wasn’t looking for a career in FP&A. But once he found it, it turned out to be his true passion. That ultimately led him to seek out the AFP's Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credential.
10/07/2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded, bank relationships have proven to be critical for treasury departments.
10/06/2020
Just what is a financial model? Are Excel workbooks considered to be models? Or are models confined only to large, complex data driven statistical models?
10/01/2020
AFP and Tranvorma have announced a formal partnership to offer exam preparation programs for treasury and finance professionals based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
09/22/2020
AFP’s Asia-Pacific Treasury Management Handbook, sponsored by Kyriba, explores the structures of regional treasury centers.
09/22/2020
Even if you were not the best at negotiating your salary when you first landed the job, it is never too late to ask for what you want.
09/15/2020
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, Drager, and Peloton are finalists for the Association for Financial Professionals’ 2020 Pinnacle Award, sponsored by MUFG,
09/15/2020
You’re giving a presentation and you want to make it really count. How do you go about making it really impactful?
09/14/2020
AFP reassures members about the safety of their information and addresses unauthorized email communication.
09/11/2020
Discover the heightened importance of treasury's role in organizations during the COVID-19 crisis, as revealed in the 2020 AFP Strategic Role of Treasury Survey supported by Marsh & McLennan.
09/09/2020
The corporate finance function is beholden to the quality of our financial modeling and analysis. Yet, a problem lies hidden in here.
09/03/2020
FP&A operates in an environment where data is often accessible and unstable. Therefore, we need the skills, tools and methods to handle multiple points of view simultaneously.
08/31/2020
Historically, bank relationships have been driven by credit. However, in the COVID-19 environment, much about those relationships has changed.
08/31/2020
Peter Simmons implements strategies to enhance collaboration in the finance department at Tempus, a Swiss watchmaker.
08/28/2020
Treasury and finance professionals are apprehensive about a credit sensitive rate/spread that could be added to SOFR for certain loans.
08/26/2020
Discover the career journey of Wilson Wong, transitioning from accounting to FP&A and utilizing his background in IT for variance analysis and sales performance reporting.
08/25/2020
The AFP Asia-Pacific Treasury Management Handbook, sponsored by Kyriba, provides insights on the risks that technology poses for treasury departments.
08/25/2020
To begin the discussion of project management essentials, we must first define some project management terms.
08/21/2020
Ransomware attacks have been increasing rapidly as cybercriminals have capitalized on the panic and disarray caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
08/17/2020
With COVID-19 relief payments expediting the need for faster transactions, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago has revealed new details on the FedNow Service.
08/11/2020
Not only do financial professionals need a new outlook when planning out their careers, but managers should also be doing their part to help them to develop.
08/10/2020
Discover how businesses are transitioning from talent acquisition to talent access and the implications for operating effectively with blended teams.
08/10/2020
Business is a team sport. Companies require employees to be aligned with the company goals and customer success. Typically, employees work in teams to maximize their skills and performance. But what makes a successful team?
08/10/2020
Prepare for the potential reality of redundancy by exploring valuable advice and insights to navigate subsequent conversations and job interviews.
08/06/2020
No matter your field, your resume is the most essential tool in your arsenal when applying for a job. In most cases, a recruiter or hiring manager will see your resume long before you have the opportunity to speak to them. What does your resume say about you? What story does it tell?
08/04/2020
Understand how fraudsters have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and adapted their tactics, as highlighted in AFP's Payments Guide based on insights from over 600 FP&A professionals.
08/03/2020
Building your personal brand can benefit your career development by enhancing your reputation and showcasing your value.
08/02/2020
AFP's Asia-Pacific Treasury Management Handbook explores the role and policies of treasury departments in different organizations.
07/28/2020
FP&A professionals should never think of themselves as settled in their careers. The new FP&A Guide helps them identify the right time to make a career move.
07/27/2020
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing many U.S. businesses to tap into their cash reserves, according to the AFP Corporate Cash Indicators®.
07/27/2020
Advancements in technology can greatly help the treasury department establish itself as a strategic ally to the business.
07/20/2020
The business landscape and IT capabilities are always changing. Here is a simple, flexible framework to help you think about it.
07/14/2020
Nothing is more important than the safety of our event attendees and staff members. As a result, we have decided to make AFP 2020 a virtual experience.
07/07/2020
Over the past few months, treasury departments have had to quickly adapt their processes and technology to remote working environment.
07/06/2020
For many organizations, planning a budget beyond Q3 2020 feels like shooting at a moving target in the dark.
06/30/2020
Most organizations build in actionable resilience by pre-planning responses and pre-positioning resilience capabilities that can be used in different risk scenarios.
06/30/2020
A companion webinar to the 2020 APAC Treasury Management Handbook, sponsored by Kyriba, looked at the challenges of setting up a treasury operation.
06/29/2020
Finance professionals in APAC discuss the skillsets that will be needed as companies navigate their way through the COVID-19 crisis and beyond.
06/29/2020
AFP announced a formal partnership with Matrix Institute of Professionals, and exempted CFAs from taking the first part of the FP&A exam.
06/29/2020
What should you consider as you compare potential planning systems and enter into negotiations with a vendor?
06/23/2020
Connect with your FP&A peers and industry leaders in Austin March 17-19 at the AFP FP&A Forum. Register by January 15 to save $400.