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Treasury Manager
Manages an organization's cash, investments, and financial risk — ensures the money keeps flowing.
Did you know?
In early 2018 Apple's cash pile hit a record $285.1 billion, a mountain of money its treasury team had to manage.
How subjects help
- Economics: Protect the company from swings in exchange rates when it buys and sells abroad.
- Mathematics: Forecast cash coming in and going out so there's always enough to pay staff and bills.
A famous name
Alexander Hamilton: As the first US Treasury Secretary (1789–1795), he set up how the country managed its money.
Try it yourself: Plan a party on a budget
- Pretend you have a set amount of money for a party for ten friends. Pick the amount yourself.
- List what you want (food, decorations, games) and guess a price for each.
- Add it up. Over budget? Decide what to cut or swap for something cheaper.
- Keep a little money spare for surprises. What did you choose to protect, and why?
Accountants, managers and business owners make these choices every day: what matters most, and what can wait.
Also try: Truck, train or plane?.
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USA, UK, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong