Mission Statement
The Credit Research Foundation is the pre-eminent source of education, information and the exchange of knowledge, enhancing the value of the credit professional's contribution to business success.

Trust CRF
The Foundation's primary objective is to provide education and research for today's credit, accounts receivable and customer financial service professionals by communicating the value of credit and receivables management in businesses around the world. CRF promotes leadership and provides dialogue between practice and education. As a professional organization, CRF serves its diverse membership by recognizing excellence, promoting the exchange of information and fostering innovation.

The Credit Research Foundation is dedicated to communicating the value of business-to-business credit and receivable management to business leaders and senior financial managers.


CRF Value Statement
Our members operate with the knowledge and experience of many of the top business credit professionals in the United States; and have the confidence that through their affiliation with CRF, they are being acquainted with the cutting-edge technologies, techniques and top credit professional's of America's leading businesses.

The opportunity to network with peers across all industries and vendors of organizations that provide vital resources provides a value far in excess of the cost of membership. Our members share their knowledge through their experience in surveys, Forum's and project work. Furthermore, they have the confidence that the work prepared by the Credit Research Foundation is performed by credit professionals for credit professionals.