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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