Finance and Treasury Foundations

Start here to understand the roles, responsibilities and core concepts that shape corporate finance and treasury.
Recommended order:
- The Who, What & Why of Financial Planning & Analysis
Explore FP&A career paths, core responsibilities and its impact across the organization. - The Goals and Roles of the Finance Analyst
Learn how finance analysts turn data into insights that support business decisions. - The Analytical Work of FP&A
Develop a framework for financial analysis, capital allocation and strategic decision-making. - Cash Flow Forecasting Fundamentals
Explore forecasting techniques for managing future cash positions.


Forecasting, Modeling and Performance
Build the practical skills finance teams use to plan, analyze performance and support decisions.
- Building an Effective Cash Forecast
Build treasury skills in forecasting, payments, liquidity management and financing. - Best Practices in Financial Modeling
Learn to build clear, reliable and decision-ready financial models. - Performance Management: Measure What Matters
Understand how KPIs and reporting support stronger business performance. - Building High-Impact Budgeting and Forecasting Processes
Explore budgeting and forecasting strategies that improve accountability and organizational growth. - Virtual Workshop: Cash Flow Forecasting and Modeling
Create practical cash-flow models and forecasting tools for real-world business planning.
AI, Risk and the Future of Finance
See how technology and emerging risks are changing finance and treasury careers.
- Virtual Workshop: AI, Cybersecurity, and Fraud
Examine emerging fraud threats and practical approaches to managing risk. - The Future of Corporate Treasury Teams
Discover how AI and evolving technologies are reshaping treasury careers.


Earn Digital Badges
Develop a specific skill and earn a credential you can share on your résumé and LinkedIn profile.
Treasury Skills
- AFP Digital Badge: Cash Management Fundamentals
Learn the foundations of cash management, payment systems and corporate liquidity. - AFP Digital Badge: Mitigating Payment Pitfalls
Understand payment risks and strategies for preventing fraud and errors.
Finance and Analytical Skills
- AFP Digital Badge: Critical Thinking for Finance
Strengthen analytical thinking and turn financial data into meaningful business insights. - AFP Digital Badge: Applied Financial Data
Use Excel and financial analytics tools to uncover trends and answer business questions. - AFP Digital Badge: Financial Forecasting in Excel
Build advanced Excel forecasting, reporting and data-visualization skills.
