Webinars
As part of our commitment to providing research and education to the credit and accounts receivable community, we share information about education webinars that are being offered by CRF and the organizations that we partner with. Below you will find a list of webinars offered exclusively to CRF members, as well as those that are open to everyone in the credit community.
Member Webinars
Membership in our community includes the opportunity to attend education webinars about relevant topics to the credit community. We are pleased to offer the following webinars to our members.
Members can email Angela for the discount code in order to register for free.
If you are not a member, please visit our Membership page for details on member benefits and cost.
The Real-Time CFO: How AP/AR Automation Defines Finance Leadership in 2026
Presented by Quadient & CRF
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 3:00pm ET
In 2026, the CFO shifts from reporting the past to acting on real time cash intelligence. AP and AR become strategic engines, delivering continuous liquidity and risk signals. Autonomous automation eliminates blind spots, enabling predictive forecasting and instant visibility. Learn how unified dashboards empower CFOs to make faster, more confident enterprise decisions.
Speaker:
Sarah-Jayne Martin, Senior Director, Financial Automation Solutions – Quadient
CLICK HERE to register. This webinar is FREE for CRF Members. Please contact Angela for the discount code to use for registration.
Why Construction-Specific Risk Scores Are a Must-Have in Your Credit Toolkit
Presented by Experian & CRF
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – 3:00pm ET
This webinar will review how traditional risk models often overlook the complexity of construction businesses, leaving lenders, trade creditors and insurers exposed to hidden financial risks. When you can’t see the full risk picture, you can’t plan for it.
Join us for this webinar with Experian’s Lead Product Manager for Commercial Analytics, Maggie Hill, to learn how you can predict the likelihood of a severe late payment on a construction tradeline 61+ days beyond terms, optimize underwriting and align pricing to real risk. With a complete view of your customers, you can make decisions that drive growth and reduce uncertainty.
Speaker: Maggie Hill, Lead Product Manager for Commercial Analytics – Experian
CLICK HERE to register. This webinar is FREE for CRF Members. Please contact Angela for the discount code to use for registration.
Digital Transformation: A Comprehensive Framework for Identifying Opportunities and Managing Risks
Presented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP & CRF
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 – 3:00pm ET
Digital transformation and the AI landscape, including the increasing use of agentic AI, are core drivers of enterprise value and are increasingly a source of material credit risk. For credit professionals, the impact often shows up too late: Operational disruptions rapidly give way to liquidity constraints and performance deteriorates.
This session reframes digital transformation as a new avenue of credit risk, where both opportunities (enhanced productivity) and risk (customer operational disruption and financial loss) must be assessed alongside traditional financial metrics. Through real-world examples, including operational disruptions, ransomware events, and system outages, the speakers will explore how digital breakdowns can quickly magnify credit risk. The speakers will also review the best practices for AI policies and procedures as well as the use of additional tools, such as credit applications, terms and conditions, and monitoring practices to reflect and mitigate digital and AI risks.
Speaker: Kathleen A McGee, Partner – Lowenstein Sandler LLP
CLICK HERE to register. This webinar is FREE for CRF Members. Please contact Angela for the discount code to use for registration.
Build, Buy, or Configure AI for Credit: A Practical Framework for Do-It-Yourself vs. Pre-Trained Agents
Presented by Sidetrade & CRF
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 12:00pm ET
As AI adoption accelerates across credit and accounts receivable, organizations face a critical decision: should they build their own AI capabilities or deploy pre-trained solutions? While both approaches offer advantages, the wrong choice can lead to unnecessary cost, increased risk, and delayed ROI.
This session provides a practical framework for evaluating “build vs. buy” decisions in credit operations, grounded in real-world use cases such as collections prioritization, risk assessment, and dispute management. It also introduces an emerging third path—configurable AI built on pre-trained foundations—that enables organizations to balance speed, control, and scalability.
Key Takeaways
- A clear framework to evaluate Build vs. Buy decisions in credit and AR
- Where DIY AI makes sense, and where it creates unnecessary complexity
- How pre-trained AI agents accelerate ROI in collections and operations
- The hidden costs and risks of building internally
- Why a third approach called configurable AI is emerging as a practical middle ground
- How to align AI strategy with risk, governance, and business outcomes
Speaker: Elaine Nowak, Global VP of Product Marketing, Sidetrade
CLICK HERE to register. This webinar is FREE for CRF Members. Please contact Angela for the discount code to use for registration.
Recently Concluded Webinars
The following webinars were conducted recently for CRF Members. Please visit the Member section of our website to find the recorded sessions.
How AI Agents Are Reshaping Accounts Receivable and Credit Operations
Presented by Growfin & CRF
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Authenticating Digital Signatures
Presented by MAK, Bectran & CRF
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
When AR Credits Go Wrong – Managing Unclaimed Property Exposure
Presented by Andersen & CRF
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Growth, Cash Flow & Credit Accounts – AI & Tech Trends shaping AR in 2026
Presented by NetNow & CRF
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Beyond AI: Delivering Real Intelligence in Credit Operations
Presented by Bectran & CRF
Thursday, February 19, 2026
The Rising Threat of Business Identity Fraud in Trade Credit and How Credit Teams Can Respond
Presented by Experian & CRF
Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Federal Reserve Economic Outlook for 2026
Presented by CRF
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Heroes of Supplier Risk Management: The Credit Professionals Growing Role
Presented by CreditRiskMonitor & CRF
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Agentic AI: The New Frontier in Credit Risk Management
Presented by FIS & CRF
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Tariffs as a Catalyst for Financial Distress and Bankruptcy or a Driver of Value
Presented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP & CRF
Tuesday, December 4, 2025
Proactive, Predictive, Powerful: AI for Modern Credit Teams
Presented by Sidetrade & CRF
Tuesday, December 2, 2025
What Really Works in Collections? Insights from AI and Behavioral Data
Presented by Billtrust & CRF
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The Next Era of AR: Automation, AI, and Human Judgment
Presented by Bectran & CRF
Tuesday, October 21, 2025
AI In Credit: Quick Wins & Critical Safeguards
Presented by Credit Pulse & CRF
Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Confident Budget Planning Starts with AI-Driven Collections & Predictable Forecasting
Presented by Serrala & CRF
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
CECL 2026: Navigating the December Rule Changes and Preparing for Compliance
Presented by CRF
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
AI in Accounts Receivable: Testing, Controls, and Global Collection Strategies
Presented by Quadient & CRF
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Reimagining CreditOps: Unlocking the Power of AI Agents for Smarter Risk, Fraud, & Sentiment Detection
Presented by Bectran & CRF
Monday, August 25, 2025
Identifying High-Risk Businesses at Origination and Beyond
Presented by Experian & CRF
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Economic Update – Business Activity & the Consequences for Credit
Presented by CRF
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Know Sooner, Act Faster: Using AI to Proactively Detect Changes in Customers’ Behavior
Presented by Sidetrade & CRF
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
IDENTITY CRISIS: Risks and Best Practices When Doing Business With Newly Acquired Entities and Conglomerates
Presented by Lowenstein Sandler LLP & CRF
Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Fast-Track Collections: Leveraging Modern Tech for Maximum Recovery Without the IT Headache
Presented by Debt Register & CRF
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
How to Harness the Power of Trade Data in your Credit & A/R Portfolio
Presented by Creditsafe US & CRF
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Overcoming Barriers to AI Adoption: Building Trust and Delivering Business Value
Presented by Deloitte & CRF
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
The Portal Advantage: Faster Payments, Intelligent Automation, Stronger Cash Flow
Presented by Serrala & CRF
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
ACH Update: A Payment Tool That Can Be Used Both Domestically & Internationally
Presented by Nacha & CRF
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Mastering Invoicing Compliance: Navigating Portal Billing, Retainage, and E-Invoicing Mandates
Presented by Quadient & CRF
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Rise of E-Invoicing and its Implications on the ‘Office of the CFO’
Presented by FIS & CRF
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Adapting to California’s New Collections Law: A Practical Guide for Credit & AR Professionals
Presented by Commercial Collection Agencies of America, CRF and FCFP
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Credit: The Sales Empowerment Team
Presented by Credit Pulse, CRF and FCFP
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Value of Partnering with Sales & Marketing
Presented by AMEX, CRF and FCFP
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Getting Difficult Done: Proactive Solutions for O2C 2.0
Presented by Cadex, CRF and FCFP
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Future of Credit Management: Insights from 400 Credit Leaders
Presented by NetNow, CRF and FCFP
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Federal Reserve Economic Outlook for 2025
Presented by Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank, CRF and FCFP
Thursday, January 16, 2025