Popular Finance Articles
Are Certified Professionals More Likely to Get Hired?
According to a study1 performed in 2021 by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the world’s largest HR professional society and foremost expert on today’s workplace, “Executives, supervisors and HR professionals are completely aligned in considering industry or professional certifications the most compelling during the hiring process.""
What Is Variance Analysis?
Variance analysis is commonly used in accounting and finance to understand “what” the actual deviations from the budget or forecast are, with the goal of determining “why.” The deviation can be favorable (better than expected) or unfavorable (worse than expected).
Corporate Finance Job Descriptions
Jobs in the finance field are evolving to keep up with the fast-moving world. More and more, organizations are looking for professionals who can help them navigate digital transformations. For curious problem-solvers with an interest in data and technology, now is an exciting time to be working in finance.
FP&A Guide to AI-Powered Finance

As data and technology rapidly advance, AI emerges as both a challenge and a solution. According to the AFP FP&A Guide to AI-Powered Finance, as some companies have already adopted AI, many are still figuring out where to start.
The Transition from Accounting to FP&A
FPAC: Remaining Agile Through Constant Change
Junn Nguyen, FPAC
Senior Financial Analyst
Illumina, Singapore
FPAC: Developing a Career in FP&A
Nozomi Abe, FPAC
Financial Analyst
Qualcomm, Japan
FP&A Profile: The Pandemic Led to His Dream Job
Tharanga Gunasekara, FPAC
Finance Performance Analyst
AMP Australia
FPAC: Using Finance to Focus on Decision-Making Process
Adrien Hebert, FPAC
Operations Specialist
Appian, Australia

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