March 2025: Drive Success for Your AP & AR Team with IOFM

For over 40 years, IOFM has been a trusted partner for financial operations professionals. Since day one, we've empowered thousands of Members with timely, relevant, and actionable content designed to help them thrive in their roles. 

As the financial operations landscape continues to shift, IOFM is here to ensure you don’t just keep up — you stay ahead. With IOFM Membership, you unlock a wealth of practical resources, including expert advice, benchmarking reports, and compliance content, all designed to support both your daily operations and long-term growth. 

This month, we’re highlighting how IOFM Membership can help you stay ahead of industry trends and provide the insights needed to elevate your career and your team. 

This Month’s Quick Take: Mastering Fraud Prevention & AI in Financial Operations 

Staying ahead in financial operations is essential. According to IOFM’s 2024 Benchmarking Report on Automation and Technology, only 1.4% of respondents consider themselves “pros” in understanding machine learning and AI.  

With fraud increasing and AI revolutionizing workflows, IOFM Members now have exclusive access to our NEW Quarterly Fraud and Quarterly AI Webinar Series to tackle these evolving challenges. 

In just 60 minutes, these expert-led sessions cover the latest fraud prevention strategies and demonstrate how AI can optimize your operations. Learn how to detect fraud early, automate tasks, and improve your processes, all while gaining insights from top industry experts. 

Where Does Your AR Team Stand? 

IOFM Members rely on our AP and AR Benchmarking Reports to measure performance and guide strategic improvements. Now, you can get a preview with this free report! See how your team compares to industry peers and uncover key opportunities for growth with insights from AR practitioners. 

LEARN MORE

The Key to AP Success: Never Stop Learning 

You’re not alone if you’re feeling overwhelmed by a constantly evolving workplace. In this article, two IOFM Members dive into how continuous learning can help financial operations professionals stay adaptable, confident, and ahead of the curve. Read on for insights you can use today! 

READ MORE

FREE WEBINAR: Maximizing Your IOFM Membership 

Struggling to keep up with compliance, fraud risks, and best practices? IOFM has the tools you need! Join us for an exclusive, on-demand webinar to discover how IOFM Membership gives you access to expert advice, compliance resources, and best-in-class training. 

WATCH ON-DEMAND

Expert Answers to Your Toughest Questions 

Stumped by a tricky AP or AR question? IOFM Members rely on Ask the Expert for fast, trusted answers to their toughest compliance challenges. Normally exclusive to Members, we’re giving you access to one of the top trending questions our experts recently tackled: Should a 1099 list both the owner's name and the business's name? 

READ MORE

MEMBER WEBINAR: Be the Star of 2025 – Powered by AI 

IOFM Members can take advantage of this exclusive, on-demand webinar to learn how AI is unlocking new opportunities for AP and AR professionals. Learn practical, real-world strategies for using AI tools to enhance your skills, boost efficiency, and stay ahead in 2025. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career! 

WATCH ON-DEMAND

The #1 Tool on IOFM.com – Streamline Your Collection Calls 

Stronger collection calls lead to faster payments. IOFM Members get exclusive access to hundreds of resources, including a proven call script designed to help AR teams introduce themselves confidently, confirm invoice details, and handle common debtor objections effectively. Join today and take the guesswork out of collections! 

DOWNLOAD NOW

MEMBER WEBINAR: Worker Misclassification: Avoid Risk of Audit and Tax Assessment 

Worker classification mistakes can trigger audits, unexpected tax assessments, and compliance headaches. IOFM Members get exclusive access to this essential, on-demand webinar, where you’ll learn the latest IRS rules, key classification factors, and how to protect your business from financial risk. Not a Member yet? Now’s the time to join! 

WATCH ON-DEMAND