Analysis and thought leadership on the practical application of key concepts and topics developed via interviews with experts and treasury professionals. Presented with key takeaways and informative tools to help you be more effective and increase efficiency.
AI-Ready Treasury
Underwritten by Wells Fargo
The AFP Treasury in Practice Guide: AI-Ready Treasury, underwritten by Wells Fargo, examines how artificial intelligence is influencing today’s treasury function and what teams need to be prepared. The guide explains core AI capabilities and current use cases, highlights examples and AI prompts, addresses key risk and governance considerations, and outlines the skills required to integrate AI effectively.
This Guide Helps:
- Identify where AI can immediately improve efficiency, insight and decision‑making in treasury
- Reduce uncertainty by showing how to adopt AI responsibly with the right controls in place
- Accelerate learning with real‑world examples and prompts treasury teams can use right away
- Equip teams to build confidence, capability and strategic impact as AI becomes embedded in treasury
What’s Inside the Guide
Understanding AI: Capabilities and Use Cases
An overview of the core types of AI most relevant to treasury—machine learning, generative AI and agentic AI—and shows how they are being applied today across forecasting, payments, fraud prevention and decision support.
Why it Matters
Not all “AI” is the same. Knowing what each type can and cannot do helps treasury leaders make better technology decisions.
AI Prompts for Treasury
Explore practical, ready‑to‑use AI prompts treasury teams are using to support analysis, reporting, dashboards, crisis planning and market intelligence.
Why it Matters
AI is only as effective as the questions you ask. Well‑structured prompts unlock faster insights and better decision support without replacing human judgment.
AI-Ready Treasury: Preparing People, Data, and Processes for What’s Next
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Managing the Risks of AI Implementation
AI adoption brings new challenges around data access, security, governance, explainability and resourcing. This section outlines the key risks to manage and the controls treasury leaders should expect.
Why it Matters
Trust, accuracy and control are critical in treasury. Managing risk effectively ensures AI strengthens decision‑making rather than undermines it.
AI Strategy: From Pain Points to Practical Value
Learn how to build a realistic AI strategy by focusing on specific pain points, testing targeted solutions and using efficiency gains to elevate treasury’s role.
Why it Matters
Successful AI adoption isn’t about technology for its own sake—it’s about solving real problems and freeing time for higher‑value work.
Putting AI Into Treasury Practice
Uncover the human side of AI—identifying needed skills, encouraging experimentation and integrating AI into existing workflows.
Why it Matters
AI does not replace treasury expertise. Teams that understand both the technology and the business context will deliver better outcomes.
Positioning Treasury for the Future
AI adoption is a journey. Preparing your team now for ongoing change ensures treasury remains a trusted partner as technology evolves, while the reinforcing the value of human judgment, communication and strategic thinking.
Who Should Use This Guide?
- Treasury leaders and managers seeking a practical, well‑governed approach to AI
- Corporate treasurers and treasury teams looking to improve efficiency, accuracy and insight
- CFOs and finance leaders interested in how AI is reshaping treasury’s strategic role
- Treasury professionals exploring AI, from early adoption to active experimentation