Technology enables new capabilities for individuals and teams to apply to financial analyses and processes. Data is a key economic asset leveraged throughout business analysis and operations, and it gains value when it is applied to a purpose, such as a business problem or a business question. MORE.
2025 AFP FP&A Benchmarking Survey Report: Technology & Data
The 2025 AFP FP&A Benchmarking Survey examines technology and data that define the FP&A function. The report can be used by FP&A practitioners to compare their organization’s technology metrics with those of their peers.
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May 12, 2026
How to Succeed at Your Finance Internship
Drawing on two decades in corporate finance — including experience recruiting interns for the American Express Company — as well as AFP’s research on finance intern programs, Bryan Lapidus, FPAC, AFP's Director of FP&A Practice, says the interns who make the strongest impression are those who demonstrate leadership, learning, leverage and linkage.Learn More -
May 12, 2026
How to Optimize Your Financial Dashboard
A dashboard is a visual interface that aggregates and displays data in a single, unified view, providing a summary of performance or operational status. By focusing on clarity and user intent, you can create a “self-service” data environment that answers questions before they are even asked.Learn More -
May 8, 2026
How to Catch AI Errors Before They Become Business Problems
Finance professionals within the AFP community shared with us the AI errors they’ve encountered and the actions they’ve taken to reduce them. Their experiences point to several best practices organizations can implement as AI adoption expands.Learn More
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