CERTIFIED TREASURY PROFESSIONAL®

The Global Standard of Excellence in Treasury

BEST PRACTICESCRITICAL EXPERTISECOMPETENCY VALIDATION

IS THE CTP RIGHT FOR YOU?

Join more than 34,000+ treasury professionals in 58 COUNTRIES who have taken the next step and BECOME A CTP.

ARE YOU LOOKING TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER IN TREASURY?

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CAREER FLEXIBILITYThe CTP credential is the standard for treasury. If you are looking to stand out and make a move in your career, the CTP can help you do just that.

COMPETENCY VALIDATION CTPs demonstrate a mastery of knowledge and skills required to effectively execute critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital and risk management. And because CTPs need to earn continuing education credits to maintain the credential, they are constantly learning new practices and standards.

STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT CTPs have an obligation to their employers, co-workers, customers, shareholders, the profession and themselves to maintain the highest standards of conduct and to encourage their peers to do likewise. CTP holders must agree to abide by these ethical standards.

EMPLOYERS WANT CTPsMore than 80% of Fortune 500 companies employ CTPs.

BUILD A PROFESSIONAL NETWORKCTPs can connect through AFP. Maintain your AFP membership and be part of a global network via the virtual AFP Collaborate group, or attend the largest conference for treasury and finance professionals each year.

BENEFITS OF EARNING THE CTP CREDENTIAL

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1. Maintain corporate liquidity to meet current and future obligations

2. Manage optimal cash positioning through forecasting and short-term investing and borrowing activities

3. Employ working capital strategies and tools to efficiently manage current assets and liabilities

4. Utilize various types of payment systems and internet technologies to transfer monetary value

5. Monitor and control corporate exposure to financial and operational risks

6. Optimize capital structure, manage costs of long-term capital and quantitatively evaluate capital investments

7. Manage cross-board funds movement and utilize international trade financing methods

8. Coordinate financial functions and sharing of financial information

9. Delineate appropriate ethical behaviors expected in business activities

10. Recognize corporate governance issues that arise from the separation of corporate ownership and control

11. Build cost effective relationships with financial services providers

The CTP examination is based on globally recognized standards of practice, concepts and theories in treasury management. It is competency-based and designed to test mastery of knowledge, skills and abilities required by treasury professionals to execute critical functions such as:

ABOUT THE CTP EXAMINATIONThis is one exam with 170 multiple choice questions. The Exam is offered during two testing windows each year—June/July and December/January. In order to sit for the Examination you must meet certain work and/or education requirements.

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WHO ARE CTPs?

Treasurer Treasury Analyst Cash Manager

Investor Relations Manager

Treasury Manager

Treasury Product Manager

Assistant Treasurer

Cash Operating

Supervisor

Senior Treasury Analyst

Financial Analyst

Treasury Management

OfficerCash and Debt

ManagerInvestment

Manager CFO Controller

Risk ManagerSenior

Financial Analyst

Consultant Managing Director Client Manager

Capital Markets

SupervisorDirector of Treasury

Bank Relationship

Manager

Treasury Operations Manager

Global Treasury Manager

Cash Forecasting

AnalystAccounting

ManagerDirector of

FinanceManager

of Tax and Treasury

Liquidity Manager

Here is a list of some of the most common titles of professionals who have earned the CTP.

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If you have College or University-level teaching experience in a finance-related topic, check your eligibility at www.CTPCert.org/Exam/Eligibility.

CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY You must have a minimum of two years of full-time work experience in a career-based corporate cash/treasury management or corporate finance-related position to take the CTP exam. A Master's degree or higher or global equivalent degree in a finance, accounting, economics or business related field may be substituted for one year of the required two years of relevant experience.

WORK EXPERIENCE Full-time in a career-based cash/treasury management or finance-related position

EDUCATIONGraduate or Masters degree in business or finance

Minimum 2-Years None

Minimum 1-Year Completed

“ I was just recruited by my recent job. They were specifically looking for somebody with YEARS OF EXPERIENCE as well as a DEEP KNOWLEDGE with a CTP. The certification definitely opened that door.”

— Derick Apt, CTP Senior Treasury Analyst Vivint, Inc.

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SCHEDULE YOUR EXAMINATION TESTING WINDOW

New Applicant Fees Fees are subject to change; all fees in USD.

For more information visit www.CTPCert.org/Exam/Deadlines-and-Fees.

CTP Examination Testing Window: June 1, 2018 - July 31, 2018

Early Application Deadline March 23, 2018

Final Application Deadline April 27, 2018

Cancellations/Refund Request Deadline May 4, 2018

Transfer/Deferral Request Deadline July 31, 2018

CTP Examination Testing Window: December 1, 2017 - January 31, 2018

Early Application Deadline September 22, 2017

Final Application Deadline November 3, 2017

Cancellations/Refund Request Deadline November 17, 2017

Transfer/Deferral Request Deadline January 31, 2018

AFP Member Non-Member

Early Deadline $875 Early Deadline $1,270

Final Deadline $975 Final Deadline $1,370

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Due to a loss of proprietary information held for clients, ABC Company has been named in a billion dollar lawsuit. It was determined that the loss of information was due to a breach in its computer system firewalls by outside parties. When the lawsuit became public, the company experienced a steep drop in its stock price. This scenario is an example of what kind of risk?

A. Internal technology B. Compliance C. External theft/fraud D. Market

A U.S. company decides to enter a new geographic market facing some dominant competitors, but projects sales growth of 40% in its first year due to its superior product line. The company decides to only offer electronic payment methods for settlement of its receivables. A year later, the company’s sales volume only increases by 10%, but their average days’ sales outstanding of 32 days is the best in the industry. What should the company have considered in its collection policy objectives?

A. Cost efficiency B. Customer satisfaction C. Performance measurement D. Approved collection practices

When using the Internet to access auction markets, companies may use certificate authorities to reduce their exposure to which of the following types of risk?

A. Credit B. Valuation C. Counterparty D. Foreign exchange

A company is looking for a way to finance their inventory. What is the BEST funding match?

A. Long-term private placement B. Short-term debt C. Stock split D. Equity issuance

The company has 30 for Days’ Payables, 37 for Days’ Inventory, and 14 for Days’ Receivables. What is their Cash Conversion Cycle?

A. 81 Days B. 21 Days C. 7 Days D. 30 Days

Download the Exam Prep Guide for answers at www.CTPCert.org/Preparation/Guide.

PRACTICE QUESTIONSTry out practice questions to test your treasury management knowledge.

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AFP Treasury Learning System®

The AFP Treasury Learning System offers online and print study materials including e-flashcards and practice exams. It provides users with the complete body of knowledge tested on the CTP exam along with an abundance of tools to optimize your study time. Learn more at www.CTPCert.org/TLSdemo.

Essentials of Treasury Management®

Developed by a committee of subject matter experts to reflect the knowledge, skills and abilities performed by treasury professionals as identified in the CTP test specifications. This textbook is the complete Body of Knowledge tested on the CTP exam. Learn more at www.CTPCert.org/ETM.

CTP Review CoursesFlexible learning options are available as you prepare and study for the Exam. This includes CTP Review Courses that are offered both in person and virtually around the world. The course combines the expertise of a CTP certified instructor and the advantage of networking with your peers in a structured adult learning environment.

View the full list of courses at www.CTPCert.org/Treasury-Courses.

STUDY RESOURCESLearn about the study resources you can use to prepare for your exam.

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“The CTP has provided me more AUTHORITATIVE ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES, and more opportunities for advancement.”

— Danielle L. Massey, CTP Finance Manager King & Spalding LLP

GET STARTED TODAY

You must meet the work experience requirement to be eligible to take the CTP exam

Review the Certification Candidate Handbook, which contains the rules, regulations and details you’ll need to reference as you undertake and progress through the certification process—it is a must read for all CTP applicants. Request yours online at www.CTPCert.org/CCH

Apply for the Exam and select a testing window

Prepare for the Exam. Create a study plan and use the resources available through AFP

Schedule your exam appointment

Visit www.CTPCert.org for more information.

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INCREASE EARNING POTENTIAL. MAXIMIZE JOB SECURITY. IMPROVE MARKETABILITY. GAIN CAREER FLEXIBILITY. BOOST RELEVANCY.

ABOUT CTP®

The Certified Treasury Professional (CTP®) designation serves as a benchmark of competency in the finance profession and is recognized as the LEADING CREDENTIAL IN CORPORATE TREASURY WORLDWIDE.

Sponsored by the Association for Financial Professionals® (AFP), the CTP credential signifies that you have demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to effectively execute critical functions related to corporate liquidity, capital and risk management.

Learn more at www.CTPCert.org

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ABOUT AFP®

The Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) is the professional society committed to advancing the success of its members and their organizations. AFP established and administers the Certified Treasury Professional and Certified Corporate FP&A Professional credentials, which set standards of excellence in finance. Each year, AFP hosts the largest worldwide networking conference for over 6,500 treasury and corporate finance professionals.

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