The Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) is a certification awarded by the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) of
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to individuals who meet eligibility criteria and demonstrate current
competency standards measured through the CTP examination. More than 30,000 individuals have earned the credential.
Background
Once a CTP, certificants must abide by the CTP Standards of ethical conduct and must enhance their level of knowledge and skills by earning and reporting a prescribed number of continuing finance and
business education
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credits every three years. The credential can be revoked by the Certification Committee of AFP for unethical behavior or by failure to earn and report
continuing education
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credits. Typically, the CTP Exam changes every three years when a new Essentials of Treasury Management text is issued.
Before 1986, the AFP awarded the Certified Cash Manager (CCM) and beginning in 2003 the CCM certification was phased into the current CTP to reflect the expanding role of treasury within
corporate finance
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.
AFP, as of 2019, also awards the
Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FPAC) designation.
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See also
*Association of Corporate Treasurers
The Association of Corporate Treasurers (ACT) is the international professional body specialising in the profession of corporate treasury. It was founded in 1979 and was awarded a Royal Charter on 1 January 2013. It is both an examining body, pro ...
*Professional certification
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*Professional certification in financial services
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* List of professional designations in the United States
References
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External links
Association for Financial Professionals: afponline.orgCertified Treasury Professional: ctpcert.afponline.org
Professional certification in finance
Corporate finance