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
The Strategic and Cultural Transformation of Risk, Technology, and the Financial Management Workforce on the Path to Audit Success
Spring Issue Overview
The Spring 2026 edition of the Armed Forces Comptroller Journal (Volume 71, Number 2) focuses on one of the most significant priorities shaping the defense financial management community today: achieving a clean audit opinion across the Department of Defense by 2028.
This issue explores how audit readiness is evolving from a compliance requirement into a mission-critical function that directly supports warfighter effectiveness, operational readiness, and public trust. Through perspectives from government leaders, industry experts, and academic contributors, the edition highlights the discipline, collaboration, and innovation required to drive meaningful progress toward this goal.
Feature articles examine key themes including modernization of financial systems, strengthening internal controls, improving data integrity, and leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence to streamline audit processes. Contributors also address the importance of enterprise-wide alignment, workforce development, and leadership accountability in advancing audit success across the Department.
This issue also presents insights on resource management in complex fiscal environments, the evolving dynamics of financial operations such as foreign military sales, and the critical role of resilience and strategic leadership in navigating an increasingly complex defense landscape.
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.
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