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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
Summer 2026 Armed Forces Comptroller Journal
The Summer 2026 edition of the Armed Forces Comptroller Journal explores how innovation, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and emerging technologies are reshaping defense financial management. Featuring the cover story,”Automating Accountability: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Department of the Air Force Audit,” this issue examines the critical role financial professionals play in accelerating audit readiness, supporting PPBE reform, improving decision-making, and driving organizational transformation. Readers will also find insights from defense leaders and practitioners on navigating change, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and preparing for the future of the profession.
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For questions about these topics and article submission, please contact Armed Forces Comptroller journal Executive Editor Mike Monson.
Earn CPE Credits by Reading the Armed Forces Comptroller Journal
Stay current on the latest developments in defense financial management while earning Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit. The AFC Journal Exam allows participants to earn 2 CPE credits per journal quiz by completing a short assessment based on articles published in the Armed Forces Comptroller journal. Members receive complementary access the most recent 8 issues and their assessments for CPEs through our learning management platform.
Non-members can access journal exams for $39 each.
How It Works:
- Log in to your member portal.
- Locate the Journal Exam and add the AFC Exam to your cart.
- Once your purchase is complete, you will be able to access your quiz
- Complete a brief 10-question assessment based on the selected journal issue.
- Score 70% or higher to receive your CPE certificate.
Member Benefit: SDFM members receive complimentary access to AFC Journal Exams for the eight most recent journal issues. Become a SDFM Member today for only $75 to access all current AFC Journal Exams for a total of 8 CPEs. For information on becoming a SDFM Member visit: Membership – SDFM
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