November 2-4, 2026  |  JW Marriott Austin  |  Austin, TX

Keynote Presentation

Opening Panel | Strategies from the Cash Flow Frontlines: AP & AR Responses to Tariffs and Other Risk Factors

Nov 06 2025

8:30 AM - 9:20 AM PT

Octavius Ballroom

Tariffs are a volatility machine. They are driving unpredictable payment terms, impacting vendor renegotiations, and complicating customer disputes. For AP, this means a minefield of compliance checks and strained supplier relationships. For AR, tariffs bring slower payments, increased write-offs, and reduced forecast accuracy.

A recent IOFM focus group of 50 AP and AR leaders confirmed the ripple effect: payments delayed, new suppliers sought, and unclear or uncertain internal guidance on how to prepare and/or respond.

In this session, you’ll hear from AP and AR experts who are on the frontlines of stabilizing cash flow in turbulent times. They’ll share how they’re reengineering processes, strengthening cross-functional collaboration, and preparing for economic risk before it hits. You’ll walk away with real-world strategies you can implement to keep your cash flow, and your team, resilient.

Speakers

IOFM

- Senior Content Manager

IOFM

- Senior Content Manager

Clear Cycle Advisors

- Owner

Batteries Plus

- Accounts Payable Manager

Debra R. Richardson, LLC

- Accounts Payable Consultant | Speaker | Trainer

Nidec Motor Corp.

- Director