Outstanding leaders provide guidance, motivation and direction, acting as the bedrock of organizational advancement and expansion. NACM strives to find emerging credit leaders capable of reshaping and advancing their organizations and the credit industry as a whole. Brian Wallace, director of corporate credit at ARCO Innovations (Lynchburg, VA), is a prime example of an emerging leader as this year’s co-recipient of NACM’s Emerging Leader Award, which recognizes budding leaders who share their vision, inspiring others with their force of purpose and astounding insights. “I’m deeply hono…

🎙️ On today’s episode of NACM’s Extra Credit podcast … Job satisfaction is the key driver of positive results. If an employee likes their job and all it has to offer them, they will stay loyal to the company. But job satisfaction can be broken down into many layers—and what one employee puts at the top of their list could be completely opposite of their colleague. ⭐ Starring Brett Hanft; Roxanne Price; and Erin Stammer! 

In every industry, exceptional leaders offer direction, inspiration and guidance, serving as the cornerstone of organizational progress and growth. But leadership goes beyond leading from the front—it amplifies new voices, fresh perspectives and untapped potential.

Obtaining certifications has become one of the most efficient ways to get started in or level up in your career. Credit professionals who go beyond the standard when earning their designation have the chance to earn a Designation of Excellence Award, created to honor designation holders at four distinct levels: the Credit Business Associate (CBA), Certified Business Fellow (CBF), Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) and Certified Credit Executive (CCE). Each honoree has an unrelenting pursuit of excellence through enhanced and improved knowledge. Equally important is the desire to share…

 🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into the vital role credit managers play within their organizations. Discover how making your voices heard can lead to significant improvements and drive success! ✨ Special Guest: Brian Morgan, Senior Director of Strategy for Invoice to Cash at BlackLine, shares strategies you can implement to elevate your role. 📊 The 2024 State of AR Automation Survey is NOW OPEN! Take the Survey today to amplify your voice and contribute to the future of AR automation. Complete the survey by May 31 to receive the full results and stay ahead of industry…

More than 50 years ago, NACM leader and visionary O.D. Glaus founded NACM’s six-level Professional Certification Program, in which credit professionals can gain the knowledge and expertise in the field of B2B credit. A program that not only equips trade creditors for the demands of their role but launches them towards unparalleled success.

NACM’s Professional Certification Program provides all credit professionals—whether early staged or seasoned ones, education to explore the role of credit even deeper. 

The value of credentials in professions has risen in recent years. Though college degrees used to be the standard of experience needed to get a job—certifications are starting to boom. Being recognized as a certified credit professional shows commitment and dedication to your credit management career.