Conference Workshops Foundations in Treasury Management The Payment System Customer Receipts Vendor Payments Electronic Payments Fraud Control Daily Bank Reports Bank Relations Short-Term Investments Non-U.S. Payments Determining the Cash Position Current Issues The Payment System A cornerstone of the course, Payments: The Way Money Moves, examines each of the payment vehicles available to today’s cash manager. The characteristics of check, Automated Clearing House (ACH), wire transfer and card payment methods are presented and compared using examples that highlight the unique features—capabilities, cost, speed, convenience and finality—of the various methods. Each paper and electronic payment type is broken down into its various components, from depositing company to drawee account. A second session, Paperless Checks, examines changes to the check-clearing system triggered by Check 21 and check-imaging technology and how treasury managers can benefit from the electronification of the paper check. Back to Top Customer Receipts Remittances: Structure and Metrics focuses on the many ways companies gather corporate receipts. Among the topics covered are the objectives of operating a collection system and the suitability of various alternatives, including remote deposit capture, lockbox systems and direct debit. The session also includes a discussion of monitoring techniques for ensuring the optimal configuration of systems. Back to Top Vendor Payments Effectively managing a disbursement system places emphasis on maximizing cash management and operational efficiencies. Checks and Your Liabilities examines the rules for stop payment orders, positive pay, check images, signatures and the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Back to Top Electronic Payments There are numerous electronic alternatives for paying corporate obligations and receiving customer funds. It’s Not Just a Checking Account examines the migration to electronic payments and the varied methods available to make and receive payments electronically. Learn why operational costs, operating rules and payment finality are important issues to consider when selecting among payment systems such as ACH, pay card, procurement cards, wire transfer, direct deposit, payroll cards or credit cards. Back to Top Fraud Control Fraud is an escalating problem for treasury professionals for both paper and electronic payments. Tools and Techniques for Fraud Prevention examines factors in the escalation and presents strategies to deter the trend. The session explores specific risk control measures for check, electronic and currency transactions, as well as for overall company policies and procedures. Back to Top Daily Bank Reports This key session, Treasury Tools to Meet Your Needs, examines the components of successful treasury information management. The use of Web browser-based applications to gather bank balance information and initiate bank transactions has improved the speed and accuracy of many of the treasury manager’s daily tasks. Learn how to use these tools effectively and gain insight into related security measures. Back to Top Bank Relations Reading and understanding your bank account analysis statements can be a challenge. Keys to Reducing Fees provides guidance on how to interpret your statements and also offers insights into trends in bank pricing. The session examines key provisions of bank operating agreements and offers suggestions for building a positive, professional bank-company relationship. Understanding Bank Agreements presents a framework for dealing with the various pitfalls and liability issues found in "standard" bank service agreements. Back to Top Short-Term Investments Opportunities in Investing: Basic Corporate Approaches is a primer on policy guidelines and objectives for investing short-term cash. It covers investment concepts such as principal, liquidity, term, diversification, taxes, interest rates, investing costs and the various factors affecting investment yield within the context of corporate investment decisions. Back to Top Non-U.S. Payments Gain a basic understanding of how to make and receive international payments. International Payments: Receipts and Disbursements provides an introduction to international trade instruments, including letters of credit, documentary collections, open accounts and cash-in-advances. Back to Top Determining the Cash Position Basic cash forecasting is important to efficient short-term borrowing and investment decisions and also reduces operational risks. Money Follows Information: Cash Forecasting Techniques examines methods used to forecast receipts and disbursements without the need to employ exotic computer programming. Back to Top Current Issues The program provides a forum for attendees to ask questions on a broad range of treasury issues they face within their own companies. Town Hall Meeting is your opportunity to get answers to your company’s concerns as well as on broader banking and financial issues. Back to Top Home | About Us | Conference Calendar | View Past Presentations Registration | FAQ | Contact Us