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Managing Reorgs and Purple People at Shell
Bryan Lapidus, AFP's Director of FP&A Practice, interviews Sai "Giri" Giridhar, Finance Director at Shell Energy India, as part of the APAC FP&A Advisory Council series.

09/12/2022

J.P. Morgan Joins Forces with AFP on DEI Awareness Initiative
J.P. Morgan joins AFP's DEI Awareness Initiative, introducing treasury and finance careers to underrepresented communities.

09/07/2022

Tips for Using Statistics Well
The power of statistics is the ability to understand the world and make meaning from the increasing piles of data that accumulate around us. Statistics is a critical tool to work with data, interpret key messages, make predictions and take action upon that wealth of data.

09/06/2022

The Dos and Don’ts of Virtual Interviewing
Prepare for virtual and in-person job interviews as remote work becomes the new normal. Get tips for success.

09/02/2022

Advancing Data Science for Finance
AFP's FP&A Advisory Council provides valuable insights for Hector Rubalcava.

08/30/2022

2022 Pinnacle Finalists: Comcast, Marsh McLennan, Oracle Cerner
Discover the finalists for the AFP 2022 Pinnacle Award, including Comcast Capital Corporation, Marsh McLennan, and Oracle Cerner, recognized for excellence in treasury and finance.

08/30/2022

2022 AFP Liquidity Survey: Short-Term Investing in Turbulent Times
Gain insights into short-term investment objectives and liquidity planning during uncertain times, based on the 2022 AFP Liquidity Survey underwritten by Invesco.

08/29/2022

CTP Profile: Another Auditor Goes Treasurer
Christiana Lim shares her career journey from a big four audit firm to pursuing her passion. Discover how her education in accounting and finance shaped her path.

08/26/2022

8 Differences Between Accounting and FP&A
Accounting personnel are increasingly moving into FP&A roles to enhance forecasting and modeling capabilities.

08/23/2022

MEA Treasury Professionals React to Economic Issues in Egypt
Inflation challenges Egyptian companies, limiting output and currency conversions.

08/17/2022

APAC FP&A Advisory Council: How Do We Forecast Now?
The AFP Asia-Pacific Financial Planning & Analysis Advisory Council discusses financial guidelines and metrics during disruptions.

08/16/2022

Cost Accounting to FP&A: How to Transition & Grow
Transitioning from manufacturing plant controller to head of FP&A can bring benefits within the CFO's office for those with a strong accounting foundation.

08/11/2022

APAC Treasury Advisory Council Profile: Shankar Ramaswamy, MBA, CTP
Get to know Shankar Ramaswamy, an experienced treasury business partner in the travel industry, operating across numerous markets and destinations.

08/10/2022

Solving Problems with the Resources You Already Have
Learn about problem-solving strategies and the utilization of existing resources in the treasury and finance field to generate valuable solutions.

08/04/2022

CTP Profile: Dinner with a Client Changed His Life
Lionel Lee's career shift from investment banking to corporate treasury.

08/04/2022

What Financial Planning and Analysis Looks Like Today
FP&A optimizes capital and resources to support business decisions inside and outside of finance.

08/03/2022

Treasury as a Profit Center: Learning from Government Organizations
Factors to consider when utilizing treasury as a profit center for government organizations.

08/01/2022

Webinar Q&A: Risks for Payments Fraud and Mitigation Strategies
Learn about the changing landscape of payments fraud and the shift from paper to digital methods, as revealed by the 2022 AFP Payments Fraud and Control Survey.

08/01/2022

9 Critical Pitfalls to Avoid on the AI Journey in Finance
AI empowers finance professionals with faster decision-making and data-driven operations. Financial modeling and forecasting are key applications.

07/22/2022

When an In-house Bank Makes Sense
In-house banking (IHB) offers cost-effective treasury consolidation, centralizing banking relationships, currency risk management, and payments.

07/19/2022

Planning Liquidity in Times of Uncertainty
The AFP Liquidity Survey explores cash and short-term investment trends based on responses from treasury practitioners.

07/18/2022

How Finance Deals with Supply Chain Challenges
Tom Russell from Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Pete Geiler from a large hospital system discuss supply chain issues and their impact on the industry, including price increases.

07/14/2022

DEI Partnership Promotes Treasury and Finance Careers
Wells Fargo joins the AFP Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative for Treasury and Finance, promoting awareness of treasury and finance careers among underrepresented communities.

07/12/2022

What Is Driving, and Enabling, Digitization in Treasury?
Automation and digitization enable remote work and drive future changes in business operations.

07/11/2022

The Many Faces of FP&A: Which One Are You?
FP&A professionals describe their roles through archetypes, offering insight into the diversity of the function.

07/11/2022

Hiring FP&A Talent: Tips for Employers and Candidates
Learn about the challenges of recruiting and hiring top FP&A talent and the insights shared by AFP's North American FP&A Advisory Council (FPAAC).

07/05/2022

Personal Growth: Learn, Unlearn and Relearn
Recognize the importance of personal growth and adaptability in the face of changing job requirements and the need to acquire new skills to remain competitive in the job market.

07/01/2022

Treasury Professionals Discuss Getting the Best Rates on FX
Treasury professionals discuss strategies for securing the best rates on foreign exchange transactions, optimizing currency risk management.

06/30/2022

We Took a Deep Dive into Data; Here’s What We Learned
AFP FP&A Series offers virtual mini-conferences focused on cutting-edge topics. Gain insights from the "Get Your Data Right" event.

06/30/2022

A Three-step Route to Optimization
Companies strive to improve efficiency in treasury operations by automating mundane activities and identifying the best approaches for automation.

06/27/2022

FPAC: Making a Successful Transition from Accounting to FP&A
Gain insights from Kamlesh Bhojwani, FPAC, on the impact of earning the FPAC certification and his career journey at AMH's Global Capability Center (GCC) in India.

06/21/2022

Vigilance and Education in Effective Fraud Response
J.P. Morgan underwrites AFP's Payments Fraud and Control Survey to educate and protect companies from sophisticated fraud methods.

06/21/2022

APAC Treasury Advisory Council Profile: Max Sunarcia
Explore the experience of Max Sunarcia, Group Treasurer at Jardine Matheson, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate operating primarily in Asia.

06/16/2022

De-Conflicting Terminology of Analytics
In attaining an analytics culture, the mindset an organization embraces must be aligned with its attitude toward decision-making.

06/14/2022

Bain & Company and AFP Partner to Drive Bold CFO Agendas
AFP partners with Bain & Company to deliver industry-leading finance training and insights on FP&A and treasury.

06/13/2022

Kelvin Chu: Advocate for Modern Accounting Found in FP&A
Kelvin Chu, CA, CFA, FPAC, shares his journey from audit to modern accounting as an advocate for FP&A.

06/13/2022

Why 2020 Mattered So Much for Bank Fees
Explore the updates and changes in the AFP Service Codes, which facilitate analytics on cash management spend for corporate treasurers.

06/06/2022

Before and After Data Visualizations
Effective visual communication of quantitative information is both an art and a science. Ensure your reports deliver a clear, concise message.

06/06/2022

Impacts of the War in Ukraine on the Asia-Pacific Region
AFP’s director of Treasury Services, Tom Hunt, CTP, recently sat down with a group of treasury professionals in the APAC region to talk about the impacts of the war in Ukraine.

05/30/2022

CTP Profile: From Theoretical to Fully Realized
Deepak Patil reflects on his transition into treasury management and the separation of financial operations, middle office, and back office functions within a treasury department.

05/27/2022

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