The primary goal of treasury is to ensure the organization has enough cash to meet its obligations over a certain time period. Thanks to most organizations partaking in the trend of having a forensic-level focus on cash, treasury has a much clearer view of the dynamics of and correlations between the various cash flows that make up the forecasts. MORE.

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Virtual Account Management 2.0

The AFP Executive Guide: Virtual Account Management 2.0, underwritten by J.P. Morgan, explores how Virtual Account Management has evolved into a practical solution for a wide range of organizations. It covers the essentials of a core Virtual Account Management structure, how to build on your initial investment to enhance efficiency and control and best practices to help treasury teams get the most from their Virtual Account Management strategy. 
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    Choosing the Right Statistical Method for Cash Forecasting

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    Liquidity Risk

    Liquidity risk is the risk that an entity becomes unable to meet short-term financial obligations because it cannot quickly and easily convert sufficient assets or securities into cash without incurring a substantial loss in value.
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    Predictive Analytics

    This article explores what predictive analytics is and its importance for the finance organization, providing concrete examples and strategies for accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), treasury and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) functions.
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  • Jul 18, 2025

    Community Banks: A Safe Haven for Corporate Cash

    As market volatility continues to test assumptions, these institutions are showing once again that stability doesn’t require size; it requires discipline. For corporate finance leaders navigating today’s risk environment, community banks offer a compelling case for rethinking where cash belongs.
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  • Jun 24, 2025

    Examining Benchmarks for Treasury Teams

    To examine the current landscape of the treasury profession, AFP gathered a panel of experts to discuss the 2025 AFP Treasury Benchmarking Survey Report, underwritten by Wells Fargo.
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    Cash Management

    Cash management is a subset of treasury management that focuses on the daily management of a company’s cash flow and liquidity to ensure it can meet its short-term financial obligations.
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The largest impact Treasury can make on the company is the cash forecast. We know the assumptions are constantly changing but there are ways we can improve the process. Content discusses the types of forecasts, the most appropriate type of forecast for the situation at hand, and what to do when we have excess or insufficient short term liquidity needed to support ongoing operations.
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