Since 2020, business-to-government (B2G) e-invoicing has been mandatory for French businesses. Starting in September 2026, France will transition to a globally adopted mixed continuous transaction controls (CTC) model, further expanding its invoicing framework.

Artificial intelligence is gradually becoming a mainstay for many credit managers, with automated credit processes powered by AI supercharging the work of many credit departments. However, with this new technology comes new anxieties around fraud. It is important to note that just as easily as AI can assist your work as a credit manager, it can also be manipulated by fraudsters who can use the new tech to target your business.

From negotiating bedtimes with children to negotiating the price of a new car, negotiation—a strategic discussion aimed at reaching a mutually beneficial agreement—plays a key role in many aspects of life.

Those working in construction credit know all too well how important lien rights are on any project. Regardless of what stage a project is in or whether you are serving as a contractor or subcontractor, it is essential that a credit manager understands their lien rights in that particular state to best protect themselves from risk.

NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program serves as a steppingstone in a credit professionals’ path to certification and outstanding leadership in their field.

Continued education provides credit professionals of all experience levels with a wide range of benefits. Whether you are looking to deepen your understanding of a niche area of credit or looking to polish the essential skills you use daily, earning a designation through NACM’s Professional Certification Programs will help you accomplish just that.  

On today’s episode of Extra Credit…Credit scoring models offer credit managers a structured framework to assess customer creditworthiness, allowing for more confident credit decisions.

Drastic political instability in France has already sent ripples across the nation’s economy and continues to threaten the stability of the European Union. Previously France, alongside Germany, made up nearly half of the eurozone economy.

No matter how far along you are in your career, you can’t avoid the inevitable—a poorly-run meeting. Whether it’s a matter of not having a set agenda or lacking a clear end time, meetings without direction are purposeless.