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Armed Forces Comptroller Journal

The Armed Forces Comptroller journal was first published in 1956 and remains SDFM’s flagship publication. Articles are received from a variety of sources, including academia, government and the membership at large. SDFM’s editorial board and staff welcome ideas for article submissions. To submit a manuscript for consideration, please review the article submission template and guidelines.

If you are a member, please log into SDFM’s Engage Online Community to view current and past digital issues going back to 1956. Beginning with the Spring 2025 issue, the Armed Forces Comptroller (AFC) Journal will be available exclusively in digital format. Members will continue to enjoy full access to the Journal’s quarterly content, including opportunities to earn Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credits, through our online platform.

We are currently evaluating the potential for a separate print subscription option. Should that become available, we will provide details to our community. Thank you for your continued readership and your commitment to advancing excellence in defense financial management.

For any questions, please reach out to our editor, Mike Monson at mike.monson@sdfm.org.

From the Current Issue

Fiscal Foresight

This issue, titled “Fiscal Foresight: Driving Readiness and Innovation Across the National Guard and Reserves,” explores how defense financial management is evolving to meet modern challenges, with a special focus on the National Guard, Reserves, and the future of the Certified Defense Financial Manager (CDFM) program.

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Upcoming Editorial Calendar

IssueContent / Materials Due
Winter 2026December 12, 2025
Spring 2026March 13, 2026
Summer 2026June 12, 2026
Fall 2026September 11, 2026

    For questions about these topics and article submission, please contact Armed Forces Comptroller journal Executive Editor Mike Monson.

    Earn CPE Credits in the Journal

    Members have the opportunity to access the most recent 8 issues and their assessments for CPEs through our learning management platform. To get started, first, login to your member portal and find the Journal Exam. Then, add the “AFC Exam” to your cart. There is no charge for members and a $99 charge for non-members. You’ll receive an email with a link to take a short 10 question exam for 2 CPE credits. You must pass with 70% or greater to receive your CPE certificate.

    Advertise with Us

    The Journal is a great way for corporations and organizations looking to reach more than 14,000 members in the defense financial management community. To advertise in the journal, please view the Media Kit for Advertisers.