Fee for Association for Financial Professionals or Houston Treasury Management Association members: $1,230

Note: Participants must pick up materials from the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies in advance and read the first week's assignment.

The AFP Learning System: Treasury Instructor-Led Course is a classroom-based course designed for general professional development and to help prepare candidates for the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) Exam. The CTP sets the standard in the finance profession and is a symbol of excellence. It signifies that an individual has demonstrated the knowledge and skills required to perform competently in today’s complex corporate treasury environment.

This professional development program is designed for individuals who want to broaden their knowledge and skills in treasury and cash management and for financial professionals who want to successfully prepare for AFP’s CTP certification. This program is based on the CTP body of knowledge and written by experts on corporate cash management.

Course learning objectives:

• Use corporate cash more efficiently
• Ensure your company's ability to meet financial obligations
• Establish systems that reduce non-earning cash balances while providing adequate liquidity
• Optimize "cash conversion cycles" and "float"
• Obtain both short- and long-term borrowed funds in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Use credit facilities to fund corporate cash shortages
• Monitor and control exposure to interest rate risk and foreign exchange risk
• Use technology to streamline the cash management process
• Build domestic and international banking relationships to support global business objectives
• Understand how external variables impact cash management

Who should attend:

• Corporate practitioners executing finance, treasury or accounting functions
• Bankers and other financial services providers developing and implementing products and services for corporate finance organizations
• Technical and administrative staff supporting the corporate finance function
• Students with an interest in finance or treasury-related fields
• Individuals preparing for the CTP examination
• Individuals needing CTP recertification credits (this course qualifies for 18 credits)

Certificate of enrollment: All participants will receive a certificate verifying enrollment.

Certificate of achievement: Participants who score 70 percent or better on the final examination, attend at least 70 percent of the classroom hours and score 70 percent or better on each on-line module before the end of the course will receive a Certificate of Achievement with commensurate CEUs and recertification credits.

Web access is required of all participants. Class size is limited. Early enrollment is encouraged.

Course fee includes:

• Expert, proven classroom instructors to introduce and explain each module
• Complete content of "Essentials of Treasury Management," Second Edition – the official body of knowledge tested on the CTP exam – provided in seven easy-to-handle books.
• 700+ online questions in the format found on the exam
• Pre-tests and post-tests for each module
• Calculation exercises for the 50 formulas covered on the CTP exam
• Online flashcards of key terms and formulas
• Online glossary of over 1,000 terms

Participants must pick up materials from the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies and read the first week's assignment before the class begins.

You may be eligible for Employer Education Reimbursement Benefits (check with your HR Department).

Refunds and cancellations: No refunds will be issued on or after the start date of the program. If enrollment is canceled in writing two weeks before the program start date, a full refund will be given less the cost of any course materials the participant has received. When enrollments are canceled in writing less than two weeks before the program start date, a refund less a 20 percent processing fee and the cost of any materials the participant has received will be issued, only if a replacement can be found for you.

Instructors:
Ken Reagan, CCM, adjunct professor of finance and accounting, University of Houston-Clear Lake
Karen Slaughter, CTP, vice president and product manager, Amegy Bank
Madeline Sprague, CTP, vice president, global trade services, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
Scott Vines, CCM, vice president and treasury management sales manager, Amegy Bank

Fall 2008 class schedule:
Note: The third and fourth class meetings are back to back.

CTP exam window dates: December 1, 2008-January 31, 2009

Final CTP exam registration deadline: October 17

Successful completion of the Rice course does not guarantee success in passing the CTP exam.

* Visit www.afponline.org for CTP Exam information and eligibility requirements as well as recertification credit information.

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In recognition of the demanding and increased responsibilities of the corporate treasury professional, the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP) has announced a new designation for its certification program – Certified Treasury Professional (CTP). The CTP replaces the Certified Cash Manager (CCM) designation.

This course is offered in cooperation with:

The Susanne M. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies at Rice University is registered with the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy as a CPE course provider, registration no. 600.

Course content reflects the general body of knowledge tested by the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) examination. Although the Association for Financial Professionals recommends using the AFP Learning System: Treasury course as a tool for study of the CTP body of knowledge, this course of study can in no way guarantee or ensure an individual's success on the CTP certification exam. The body of knowledge tested on the CTP exam is updated every three years and course participants are strongly advised not to use out-dated or used materials.

Rice University is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN, 37219-2417. Web site: www.nasba.org

For more information on CPE credits offered by the Glasscock School of Continuing Studies, click here.

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