The Financial Managers Society’s mission is to enhance your professional development. Key to this mission is keeping you informed up-to-the-minute of the latest news affecting you and your job responsibilities.

Financial Managers Update Newsletter Unique among newsletters, the Update addresses issues such as regulatory and accounting changes, asset and liability trends and techniques and internal auditing issues and challenges. Delivered bi-weekly in paper format and via e-mail, it targets the specific topics most germane to your job function.

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Industry Insights A weekly electronic chronicle, Industry Insights provides you timely and succinct access to information and resources specific to your professional needs. Culled from financial news outlets everywhere, Industry Insights is rated by members as one of the most valuable benefits of belonging to FMS.

Industry News The FMS home page offers daily articles on issues impacting your role. We save you time by wading through the volumes of information out there and bringing you only the information you need to know — right now.

Industry News Archive The Industry News Archive is a searchable database of hundreds of articles, white papers, interpretive and implementation guidance on pressing regulatory, accounting, asset/liability management, investment, internal auditing and strategic issues of the day. This is a valuable resource for keeping up on new accounting pronouncements or regulations that directly impact your operations or financial reporting.

White Papers Our library of nearly 200 white papers, contributed by industry experts, offer highly specialized analyses and implementation guides to help you address any number of finance, accounting, reporting or asset/liability challenges confronting you.

Regulatory Checklist Membership includes exclusive access to the FMS Regulatory Checklist, a rundown of current regulations and proposals from the FED, FDIC, OTS, OCC, NCUA, FASB and SEC. It’s featured in every issue of the Update newsletter as well as the members-only section of our website.

Timing is Everything – When It Comes to Your Career.

Advancing your career is always a smart investment. FMS makes it affordable to take your skills and knowledge to a new level.

Professional Development Education is offered in a variety of formats to meet your busy schedule — on-site seminars, our week-long Financial Managers School, the annual Finance & Accounting Forum and live webinars. We also offer on-demand education — recorded webinars available online or on CD-ROM. View our Education Calendar.

Specialized Publications FMS publishes a variety of titles covering topics specific to community orientated financial institutions. We also negotiate discounted pricing on related publications from other publishers. View titles in the FMS Bookstore.

Discounts Members receive the lowest registration rates on more than 60 professional education offerings each year. Program discounts even extend to your coworkers, so everyone who supports your work can stay abreast of key issues.

Career Center The FMS Career Center offers members a place to search for jobs using the largest accounting, finance, banking, mortgage and insurance job bank on the web.

Smart People Don’t Reinvent the Wheel. FMS Members Are Smart – They Share the Blueprints.

Because FMS members find endless value in connecting with one another to exchange information, ideas, recommendations, and solutions, FMS offers a wealth of practical, firsthand insight.

Discussion Boards Reach out to your peers quickly. Post your question on the discussion board and tap firsthand experiences, information and advice quickly and with no waiting for returned calls.

Models & Samples FMS members contribute time-saving content that is available online to members only. The Audit Program Collection contains over 150 audit programs, and our RFP (Request for Proposal) Collection provides templates to use in your search for the right vendors.

Surveys & Benchmarks FMS provides research on topics of interest to our members. Click here to view sample survey.

Membership & Peer Consulting Directory Find members who volunteer as Peer Consultants, sharing one-on-one providing you their particular expertise on ALCO strategies, financial reporting and more. (Tip: Maximize your membership by volunteering yourself as a peer.)

Local Chapters Get involved in a local FMS chapter for education and networking opportunities within your own community.

Face-to-Face Networking Meet FMS members and other industry professionals at our educational programs. The Finance & Accounting Forum for Financial Institutions is our largest annual event during which you can connect with peers and vendors alike. We also offer specialized programs like the Financial Managers School and 25-30 seminars a year where you can learn along side your colleagues who are facing the same challenges.

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