By Eddie Pasa
Now that the dust has settled on the Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) Program/Budget Summit (PBS) 2024, we want to thank all of the speakers, sponsors, and members for their participation and insights. Over 200 defense financial management professionals attended the PBS and heard the latest on PPBE Reform, Defense Reform, Digital Transformation, Talent Management, and … Continued
The Society of Defense Financial Management (SDFM) is excited to announce a comprehensive update to its Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) certification program is scheduled for release in late spring of 2024. The CDFM program is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence in the defense financial management community. The CDFM program, administered by SDFM, … Continued
By Eddie Pasa
The Fall 2023 issue of the Armed Forces Comptroller Journal is now available to SDFM members. In this issue, you’ll get a deep dive into cybersecurity and more. This issue’s article on pages 16-20 titled “Leading an Effective Cybersecurity Culture,” written by Dr. Steven J. Minkin, was selected by the Journal’s Executive Editor Bill Arnold, CDFM as a … Continued
By Eddie Pasa
Data Analytics & Decision Support (DA/DS) 2023 virtual conference was a great success with nearly 550 attendees. Thank you to all our speakers and presenters for sharing their insights and knowledge about Financial Management in the Age of Generative AI. As was highlighted throughout the sessions, this is an exciting time for the defense financial management community, … Continued
By Eddie Pasa
If you are following the trial of FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, you are well aware of the allegations of misuse of customer funds, market manipulation, regulatory non-compliance, and campaign finance violations. These revelations have brought attention to the need for #transparency, #accountability, and #ethical practices in not only the cryptocurrency space, but also in all areas of business. Ethics in … Continued
By Eddie Pasa
The hugely popular Barbie and Oppenheimer films provide key lessons for accounting and finance professionals. In the realm of entertainment, movies often have served as more than just a source of amusement. They also offer valuable insights into various aspects of life, including business strategy. Two such films that provide intriguing lessons in this regard are collectively known as … Continued
By Eddie Pasa
This special anniversary award recognizes SDFM members for outstanding accomplishment within the quarterly themes of the SDFM75th anniversary jubilee. Nomination is through an SDFM chapter and is based on any minimum six-month period of time, spanning the 75-year history of SDFM! Award Rules: https://vo-general.s3.amazonaws.com/800119f7-2786-4d76-bcdb-f926b3e81ea6/fcc6c983-2661-4f09-bd9f-de7ff51c1f0e Submission Form: https://asmc.secure-platform.com/a/solicitations/200/home