Want Great Training ROI? Take Them to AFP Annual, One Exec Says

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aYiwa7 The cost of sending a team of treasury and finance professionals from your organization to AFP Annual Conference adds up, but Anthony Scaglione, EVP and CFO of ABM Industries, believes it’s actually a great investment on training and education.

What Will it Take for ISO 20022 to Gain Traction?

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2b0EdEx There is great interest in universal standardization in payments. ISO 20022 appears to be the gateway to achieving this, however, there are currently different versions of it in use all over the world. That’s clearly not a standard.

5 Reasons Why Treasurers Should Adopt Multilateral Netting

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2b5hV3j Treasurers are constantly seeking new ways to improve operations and streamline workflows. One of the most effective solutions, multilateral netting, actually is an ageless classic that can add real economic value.

Reg 385: Is a Cash Pooling Carve-Out Coming to the Rescue?

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aIs72R Many treasurers are breathing a collective sigh of relief with the news that the Treasury Department is working to carve out cash pooling arrangements from its proposed changes to section 385 of the Internal Revenue Code.

4 Ways Finance Execs Can Attract and Hire Millennials

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2af5t49 While finance may not be as alluring as some marketing and design jobs, it has a lot going for it. But in order to attract millennials, the function may need to engage in an image makeover.

Journalist David Gregory: Trump Makes 2016 ‘Most Unique’ Campaign

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aZDAdd It’s not easy moderating a panel of high-powered global thinkers and leaders. But that’s the task at hand for David Gregory, author, ex-White House political correspondent and former host of Meet the Press. Gregory will moderate the Sunday keynote session at the AFP Annual Conference in Orlando, Fla., on October 23.

Could Going Cashless Make Life Easier for Retail Treasurers?

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aqoiQb Sweetgreen has gone cashless at some of its locations. If the move is successful, more retailers could follow suit, potentially making life easier for their treasury groups.

Under the Spotlight: Establishing Treasury KPIs

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ahhQc5 Treasury should not only be measured by looking at P&L statements or balance sheet figures. The best way to measure treasury’s day-to-day activities is by using key performance indicators (KPIs).

The Question for Finance: How Do You Measure What Matters?

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aNmDCW AFP recently interviewed Ron Dimon, a director with Deloitte and an expert on enterprise performance management. Dimon and FP&A Manager Bradley Page of Archer Daniels Midland will lead a session about EPM and value mapping at AFP Annual Conference.

Video: U.S. Businesses Are Hoarding Cash at a Quicker Pace

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2adGj6W Mariam Lamech, director, survey research for AFP, discusses the results of the July 2016 AFP Corporate Cash Indicators® (AFP CCI). The latest results show American businesses hoarding cash at a far quicker pace than previous quarters.

Brexit Foments FX Frustrations for Nonprofit Treasurers

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2ae7ad5 The impact of the Brexit vote in the U.K. continues to roil treasury. This time, treasury professionals feeling the pain work for non-governmental organizations, or NGOs.

FP&A… and C: Why Communication is Crucial for Finance

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2asFYNv As the role of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) expands, and the importance of soft skills rises, there should be some official recognition that technical skills only go so far. If executives cannot tell their story and influence decisions, they are not doing their jobs.

Study: Brexit, Tepid Economy Lead Companies to Hoard Cash

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2akKkTV Concerned about Brexit and a tepid economy, American companies in the second quarter of 2016 returned to accumulating cash at a fast pace, according to the AFP Corporate Cash Indicators® (AFP CCI).

Data Visualization: A Discussion with David McCandless

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29ZghhW AFP recently spoke with data journalist David McCandless, who will speak about data visualization at its Annual Conference in October, from his home in London.

Zero-Based Budgeting: Don’t Take the Big-Bang Approach

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2a1e06r Zero-based budgeting is making a comeback, and it doesn't require a big-bang implementation. Many companies are getting great results by doing the exact opposite.

Same-Day ACH Warning: Check Your EEDs to Avoid Surprise Fees

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29WuVwm Large ACH originators could be hit with unintended fees once same-day ACH starts September 23.

Video: Highlights of the IRS Hearing on 385 Regs

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2autAsq Tom Hunt, CTP, AFP's Director of Treasury Services, weighs in on the key themes discussed at a July 14, 2016 hearing on proposed changes to section 385 of Internal Revenue Code.

FP&A for Nonprofits: Making Investment Decisions

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29VaYDm The role of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in for- and not-for-profit organizations is increasingly similar: It needs to help management make smart decisions about how to make investments and cut costs.

Video: Executive Institute Looks at Capital Structure, Risk

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/29Mioph Craig Martin, Executive Director of AFP's Corporate Treasurers Council, provides a preview of the Executive Institute at the 2016 AFP Annual Conference, Oct. 23-26 in Orlando, Florida.

Learn Zero-Based Budgeting 2.0 with New FP&A Guide

Association for Financial Professionals, Articles - RSS Feed http://ift.tt/2aqzKtj There’s a new brand of zero-based budgeting (ZBB) out there. This new version is more strategic and more targeted than Version 1.0.