Winning Tomorrow’s AR Battles Today: Turning Tariff Risk into Financial Success

Tariffs are a direct hit to your customers’ margins, payment behaviors, and ultimately your receivables. Accounts Receivable professionals are on the front lines of this disruption, yet most organizations still treat tariffs as a trade compliance issue instead of a financial risk. That blind spot is dangerous.

Rising landed costs cascade into credit risk shifts, longer DSO, and increased disputes. Entire industries are being destabilized by sudden tariff changes that compound the financial strain of today’s economic uncertainty. AR leaders who wait for the fallout risk being blindsided by defaults, deduction spikes, and working capital erosion.

This webinar reframes tariffs as an urgent AR issue—and a unique opportunity. You’ll learn how to:

• Stress-test cash flow under different tariff scenarios to protect liquidity.
• Partner with sales and finance to reshape terms, pricing, and contracts before risk materializes.
• Spot downstream credit risks that can quietly delay payments across your customer base.

Join us to discover how your AR team can move from passive recipient of tariff fallout to active driver of resilience and competitive advantage.

Lisa Lansaw
Director, Nidec Motor Corporation

Lisa is an experienced Credit Director with a strong background in credit risk management, financial analysis, and regulatory compliance. She has a proven track record of optimizing credit policies, minimizing bad debt, and enhancing cash flow through data-driven decision-making and strategic credit processes.

She has successfully guided teams across multiple legal entities and international markets. She excels in developing talent, fostering collaboration, and implementing effective credit management strategies. Her ability to navigate complex financial landscapes, including past due management, deduction analysis, and digital transformation initiatives, has driven organizational success.

Jess Scheer
Senior Content Manager, IOFM

Jess Scheer is an award-winning business reporter and serves as IOFM’s senior content manager. He is a frequent speaker on best practices in financial operations. With deep experience in benchmarking and financial operations, Jess helps AR leaders translate data into action.