Association for Financial Professionals, Inc.

The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is a professional society dedicated to advancing the success of finance executives globally. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, AFP's core mission is to drive the future of finance and treasury and to develop the leaders of tomorrow through certification, training, and premier industry events. It serves as a global resource and advocate for the finance profession.

AFP offers key services including the administration of globally recognized certifications: the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and the Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional (FPAC), which set standards of excellence in their respective fields. The organization provides extensive training and educational opportunities through workshops, webinars, online learning platforms, and exam preparation resources. Additionally, AFP hosts significant industry events, such as its annual conference, which is a major networking event for corporate finance professionals worldwide, and specialized forums like the FP&A Forum and Treasury Connect. It also offers various resources, including newsletters, articles, research, and advocacy efforts, catering to treasury and finance professionals, including corporate practitioners, banks, and other financial service providers.

Patrick Culkin serves as the President & CEO of AFP, having stepped into the role in July 2025, with Francine Hope-Pressley as the Chief Financial Officer. In recent news, AFP launched a No Code AI for Finance Certificate in April 2026 to upskill finance teams. A report from April 2026 indicated that over 75% of U.S. firms experienced payments fraud in 2025, highlighting a lag in AI adoption for mitigation. Earlier in 2026, an AFP survey revealed that structured scenario planning is a distinguishing factor for top-performing corporate finance teams, and the organization welcomed 178 new Certified Corporate FP&A Professionals in 2025. AFP maintains its position as a global resource and advocate, serving a network of over 16,000 treasury and finance professionals.