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AI-Powered Finance
The AFP FP&A Guide to AI-Powered Finance is designed for those at the starting line, contemplating how to navigate the world of AI. Whether you're just beginning to explore AI's potential or seeking a clear path forward, this guide offers practical steps to help you confidently embark on your AI journey.
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May 6, 2026
How Finance Professionals Can Use AI — Without Losing Their Minds
There are trainings and classes for effective GenAI prompt writing everywhere. But all the training in the world won’t help you if you don’t know what to ask. And in any high-thinking profession, that equates with knowing the intricacies of the subject matter.Learn More -
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The 90 Days After a PE Deal Closes
The 90 days immediately after a PE deal closes define sponsor relationships, capture or lose value, and set the foundation for exit success. During this time, sponsors look at how the finance team communicates, how quickly it escalates issues and whether it understands the investment thesis.Learn More -
Apr 28, 2026
The 90 Days Before a PE Deal Closes
The finance leader who uses the pre-close window intentionally arrives close with a functioning 13-week cash model, a realistic assessment of their team's gaps, a working knowledge of the debt covenants and a clear understanding of what the sponsor needs to see in the first board package.Learn More
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