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Finance associations play a critical role in the global financial landscape. These organizations, comprising professionals from various sectors of the finance industry, aim to foster collaboration, uphold ethical standards, and promote continuous learning among their members.
1. Latinos in Finance
Latinos in Finance, founded in 2008, is a network of more than two thousand Latino professionals in the financial industry. The organization provides networking opportunities, educational workshops, mentorship programs, career development resources, exclusive events, and community support.
2. Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA)
Founded in 1972, ALPFA is one of the largest Latino professional organizations in the U.S. focused on developing Latino leaders in business, finance, accounting, and related fields. With over 100,000 members, ALPFA offers mentorship, networking events, leadership training, and career development resources.
3. American Finance Association (AFA)
The AFA is known for publishing The Journal of Finance, and it organizes annual meetings to facilitate the exchange of finance-related research. The association’s goal is to help broaden the world’s understanding of financial problems, as well as grow the interest of finance among students, and more.
4. Financial Planning Association (FPA)
The FPA is the principal professional organization for Certified Financial Planners (CFP) professionals and others dedicated to advancing the financial planning profession. It offers conferences, webinars, publications, and networking opportunities to support members’ growth and expertise.
5. Professional Accounting Society of America (PASA)
PASA, founded in 2005, is a professional society for entry- and mid-level accountants in America, dedicated to giving those professionals a voice in the industry. It stands out as the only accounting society that recruits members regardless of experience level. The organization promotes networking and the exchange of ideas among public accountants—including students—aiming to enhance both the profession and individual careers.
6. Association of Nonprofit Accountants and Finance Professionals
The Association of Nonprofit Accountants and Finance Professionals specializes in the field of nonprofit accounting and finance, offering guidance on topics like fund accounting, financial statements, and IRS compliance for nonprofits. Members receive access to an exclusive forum, publications, tools, newsletters and more.
7. Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)
The AFP is known for setting the standard of excellence in the finance profession globally. They offer a range of resources, including virtual roundtables and events, live instructor-led courses, webinars, and certifications like the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) and Certified Corporate Financial Planning and Analysis Professional (FPAC).
8. Fund Finance Association (FFA)
The FFA, a nonprofit association that works to educate others on the fund finance market and related capital markets, through different events and conferences. The association also has initiatives like Women in Fund Finance, Diversity in Fund Finance, and NextGen, among others. FFA happens to offer professional development opportunities like mentorship and university programs, too.
9. Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA)
The GFOA serves as a body for public finance officials across the US and Canada, with the goal to improve the management of and advance excellence in public finance. The association has over 20,000 members who play key roles in the execution of government operations, from planning to implementation.
10. CFA Institute
The CFA Institute is a global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for excellence in the industry. It offers the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, recognized worldwide, and provides a range of educational programs and resources to its members.
11. Financial Managers Society (FMS)
The FMS is a nonprofit association dedicated to providing education, networking, and resources to finance professionals in the financial industry. With over seventy years of history, it serves members from commercial banks, credit unions, and other financial institutions.
12. Financial Executives International (FEI)
FEI is a professional association for senior-level financial executives. It offers peer networking, career management services, conferences, and research to help members excel in their roles.
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These finance associations offer a wide range of resources, events, and networking opportunities for professionals in different areas of finance. Joining one or more of these associations can be beneficial for staying updated with industry trends, continuing education, and professional development.
This article was created with assistance from AI. Updated on March 26, 2025.
