Articles
Driver-based planning can reduce non-value-added activities in FP&A processes, addressing CFOs' dissatisfaction. Dubai FP&A Club explores this approach.
01/14/2015
Learn how to make your session submission stand out for a chance to speak at AFP's Annual Conference.
01/07/2015
Learn about the delay in implementing chip-and-PIN technology for credit cards in the United States.
01/06/2015
Gain insights on effectively presenting financial data to executives who may not have a numerical focus in their daily work.
01/05/2015
Prepare for treasury meetings with internal stakeholders, learn key leadership traits, and get tips on self-marketing in this month's issue.
12/19/2014
Best practices for conducting a successful banking request for proposal (RFP) in treasury.
12/16/2014
Treasurer's guide to effectively conveying messages to CFO and internal stakeholders.
12/11/2014
Explore the leadership traits that contribute to success, whether innate or learned, as highlighted by AFP Chairman Anthony Scaglione.
12/10/2014
Integrating an acquisition or merger presents a complex challenge for the treasury organization. It is therefore imperative that treasury has a clear plan as to how it wants to integrate a new company, as well as a solid understanding of the complexities that may arise during integration.
11/26/2014
Explore the different names and terms used for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) outside of the US.
11/24/2014
When using graphics to create management reporting dashboards, FP&A professionals must tailor the images to their audience. How that’s done depends on the objective of the message.
11/17/2014
The FP&A newsletter offers valuable insights from industry peers, including tips for data visualization, rolling forecasts, and communication.
11/06/2014
Learn about Dresser-Rand Group's implementation of a global cash pool and how it enhances the availability and liquidity of previously trapped cash.
11/04/2014
Explore the growth and impact of renminbi (RMB) cross-border trade in the five years since its pilot introduction, as discussed during the 2014 AFP Annual Conference.
11/04/2014
Learn about treasury professionals' evolving role as project managers in a preview of the 2014 AFP Annual Conference with Peter Biglin and Steve C. Phillips.
09/24/2014
Looking for a way to execute swaps without having to deal with a multitude of banks? Try a risk participation agreement.
09/17/2014
Talent management specialists provide four steps treasury and finance leaders must follow if they want to hire the right staff members.
09/12/2014
Gain insights from finance professionals on lessons learned from Walgreens' $1 billion forecasting error, offering valuable perspectives on financial forecasting.
09/02/2014
Escalating Ukraine tensions create challenges for multinational treasury and finance operations.
08/28/2014
Discover best practices for bank account reconciliation, ensuring accuracy and fraud prevention in treasury operations.
08/19/2014
Financial modeling requires precision calculations and appropriate subjectivity for effective decision-making.
08/08/2014
Gavin Waugh, the treasurer of Wendy's, tells how he achieved his career goal, and how he keeps his team motivated.
08/06/2014
Vanguard improves payments processes and risk management through treasury workstation implementation.
07/25/2014
Greg Baldwin, Deputy Treasurer for Johnson County, Kansas, tells how his office streamlined its collections process.
07/21/2014
The AFP Guide to FP&A Organizational Structures: Trends & Best Practices, sponsored by Wdesk, explores the various approaches to an FP&A organizational structure. The guide provides an overview of different companies’ approaches and emerging trends, delves into the pros and cons of each approach, and offers a list of best practices.
06/24/2014
Enhance your spreadsheet skills with 19 actionable tips for faster and better financial analysis in FP&A.
06/17/2014
Recently on AFP’s discussion list, corporate treasury and finance professionals discussed where they store bank account data.
06/12/2014
The role of FP&A professionals involves planning, budgeting, analysis, and decision support, with modern BI and analytics representing the next generation of tools.
06/10/2014
When Sun Chemical revamped its treasury group, integrating an in-house cash bank with its long-time notional pool was a key component, helping to manage FX exposures.
06/04/2014
Corporate boards focus on liquidity and risk exposures, elevating the strategic role of treasurers according to an AFP survey.
06/04/2014
AFP's whitepaper emphasizes the need for FP&A standards to improve decision-making.
05/21/2014
Without streamlining its roster of banks, treasury cannot do an effective job of administrating accounts and keeping track of all relevant account information. That’s the key takeaway from the second installment of AFP’s Treasury in Practice series, Improving Bank Account Management: Best Practices, underwritten by KeyBank.
05/20/2014
Michaels Stores reports security breaches affecting millions of customer cards.
04/22/2014
Bank fee analysis saves thousands/millions. Mundane but sought-after task in treasury. Done right, it cuts annual bank service costs significantly.
04/21/2014
In 2011, Maersk Drilling USA's finance team designed a specific strategy on how they could become the business partners they needed to be to add value to the bottom line. The team also made it a point to execute the strategy without adding more resources.
04/01/2014
Working capital management and enterprise payment strategy play vital roles in maximizing cash flow and avoiding cash crunch.
03/14/2014
Regulatory challenges have elevated the role of treasury professionals in businesses post-financial crisis.
03/04/2014
AFP releases a guide exploring capital cost calculations and the role of FP&A professionals in partnering with senior management to make capital allocation decisions.
02/14/2014
Recently on AFP’s discussion list corporate treasury and finance professionals discussed best practices for check language.
02/13/2014
A candid conversation about leadership and management with John Tus, treasurer of Honeywell International.
02/06/2014
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.