Leaving a legacy is about more than just the work accomplished—it’s about the values instilled, the relationships forged and the positive changes implemented. A legacy is a testament to a well-lived career and a blueprint for future success and inspiration. Join us in celebrating David Watson, CCE, a long-standing NACM member who retired this year after 12 dedicated years as a collector with NACM Southwest. 

In today’s competitive world, attaining professional designations isn’t just about adding a line to your resume—it’s a journey of growth, commitment and transformation. Through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, credit professionals have the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while progressing in their career. A Certified Credit Executive (CCE) designation holder showcases executive-level credit expertise in accounting, finance, domestic and international credit concepts, management and law.

The beauty of the credit profession is the number of professionals who did not start in the finance field. Many say they have stumbled into credit—whether they used to work in an adjacent field or an opposite one. But anyone who enters the credit world can be successful in all they do. It starts with education.  NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides six levels of certification for those who want to take on the challenge of learning and pushing themselves harder to gain new skills. The first of those six levels is the Credit Business Associate (CBA): academic-based desig…

Professional and personal matters can be hard to balance throughout life—especially when you want to show up authentically in each aspect. NACM’s Professional Certification Program allows credit professionals to elevate their career while still maintaining a work-life balance.  

🎙️ On today’s episode of Extra Credit, we delve into the evolving landscape of the invoice-to-cash process and explore how automation and artificial intelligence are reshaping credit management. ✨ Join us as we discuss the latest State of AR Automation 2024 results with special guest Andy Lilley, managing director of Invoice-to-Cash at BlackLine!

Building a career takes more than just the right mindset. It takes work and the means to advance in your position. Credit professionals are at an advantage to excel in their profession when they earn their designations through NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program. Stephanie Poertner, CBF, credit manager at Ferguson Enterprises LLC (Edmond, OK), just earned her Certified Business Fellow (CBF) as a challenge and professional growth opportunity. “I was fully prepared, fueled by momentum and in the right mindset for both the exam and studying to dive straight into the CBF.” 

Earning a designation shows dedication and passion towards any goals you want to achieve—and time, effort and consistency are the main determining factors of success. NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides six levels of certification for credit professionals to explore their passion, whether you want to brush up on prior skills or acquire brand new ones. 

🎙️ On today’s episode of NACM’s Extra Credit podcast … As a new credit manager, understanding antitrust laws is key for safeguarding your company’s interests and ensuring compliance. These laws are designed to promote fair competition and prevent practices that can harm other businesses.