Think check fraud is a thing of the past? Think again. As fraudsters become more sophisticated, businesses remain prime targets for stolen, altered and counterfeit checks. This white paper, in partnership with United TranzActions, explores a recent federal case that highlights the real-world impact of check fraud and what it means for today’s credit professionals. It also outlines common red flags, prevention strategies and payment solutions that can help organizations reduce risk before fraud turns into financial loss.

Accounts receivable (AR) is entering a period of transformation as organizations look to modernize processes, improve visibility into risk and cash flow, and explore the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI). Yet many AR teams continue to face persistent challenges, including manual workloads, fragmented data and increasing pressure to do more with limited resources. The State of AR Automation 2026 survey, conducted by BlackLine and NACM, examined the opportunities and obstacles shaping the future of AR. It explored how organizations are appro…

B2B credit management is entering a new phase as AI tools become more common—but most teams are still using them in inconsistent, one-off ways that limit their impact. This white paper, in collaboration with Handle, explores how credit professionals can move from ad hoc AI usage to structured, repeatable workflows. It outlines practical prompt design frameworks and real-world use cases that help transform AI from a casual tool into a reliable part of daily credit operations. The report highlights how standardized prompts, privacy-first practices and simple team-wide systems can improve eff…

B2B credit is undergoing a major transformation. New technologies, new risks and new expectations are reshaping the way credit teams operate. This white paper, created together with NetNow, examines the evolving state of credit and AR—from tech adoption and fraud prevention to hiring challenges and emerging skill needs. Discover how today’s credit teams are adapting and where the profession is headed next.

B2B credit management is subject to constant change. With each year comes new tools, trends, and best practices that reshape the trade credit landscape.  This white paper, in partnership with Nuvo, uncovers how credit managers are achieving their goals today, how that is different from their approach yesterday, and how they plan to accomplish their jobs in the future. Here we share the modern strategies that credit managers use to complete their core responsibilities and create value for their organizations. 

With the Small Business Reorganization Act (SBRA) that went into effect on February 19, 2020, Congress amended the Bankruptcy Code to create a new subchapter to Chapter 11 for the reorganization of small business debtors. Unlike the existing small business provisions under Chapter 11, Subchapter V offers an alternative path that small businesses can elect to follow when filing for bankruptcy. This new subchapter was designed to address the unique challenges that small businesses face in traditional Chapter 11 cases, such as high costs, lengthy timelines and stringent requirements that ofte…

New automated tools are pivotal in attracting the next generation of credit managers, positioning B2B credit management at the forefront of technological innovation. As a data-rich profession, credit management is uniquely poised to leverage cutting-edge advancements. This white paper, in partnership with BlackLine, explores how the current landscape of automation in accounts receivable remains mostly unchanged from 2023, yet the trends that have changed speak volumes about the growing demand for automation and curiosity about its benefits for the trade credit profession.

Credit fraud is one of the fastest-growing challenges for businesses today. 2023 witnessed a rise in various forms of fraud, signaling a pressing challenge for businesses engaged in commerce. This white paper, in partnership with BrightQuery, uncovers how these trends have put credit managers on high alert. As fraudsters become more creative with their tactics, the potential for larger losses increases. From sophisticated phishing schemes to identity theft and falsification of financial documents, fraudsters are adapting to technological advancements and exploiting vulnerabilities in digit…