ANDAF

ANDAF (Associazione Nazionale Direttori Amministrativi e Finanziari) is a non-profit Italian professional association that since 1968 has represented CFOs and the heads of Administration, Finance, Management Control, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Internal Audit functions in Italian companies. It operates through a central structure and 12 local sections across Italy, promoting the exchange of experience and information among members, supporting their training and professional growth, and acting as a spokesperson for their needs and experiences with institutional bodies. ANDAF is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (Mimit) as an association authorized to issue certificates of professional qualification. It has developed for UNI, the Italian standardization body, the Reference Practice that defines the professional profile of the CFO/Dirigente Preposto/Controller. Members can therefore receive a certificate of quality and professional qualification of services provided (under Law No. 4/2013), and each professional can apply for certification of the professional profile and service in the AFC area overseen by the CFO (according to Reference Practice 104:2021). These two levels of verification of professional performance quality — the second with European and international validity — represent significant added value in terms of competitiveness for members. Internationally, ANDAF is part of ICFOA – International CFO Alliance, a non-profit organization bringing together 12 member countries, of which ANDAF is a founding member. ICFOA is a network of associations. ANDAF organizes a wide range of events, including its annual National Congress (the XLVIII Congresso nazionale is scheduled for 8-10 October 2026 at the Sheraton Rome Parco de' Medici), forums, education courses (ANDAF Education), and networking initiatives. It also publishes the Rivista ANDAF and maintains technical committees such as Corporate Finance (established in April 2010) and Corporate Governance & Compliance, which produce position papers, guidelines and contribute to regulatory debate. The association's president is Agostino Scornajenchi, as indicated in the editorial of the Rivista ANDAF. ANDAF's activities span professional certification, education, networking, and advocacy, making it a central hub for the Italian CFO community.

ANDAF was founded in 1968 and has since represented CFOs and the heads of Administration, Finance, Management Control, Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Internal Audit functions in Italian companies. It operates through a central structure and 12 local sections across Italy. In April 2010, the Corporate Finance Technical Committee was established to deepen topics related to corporate finance management, disseminate knowledge and experiences for the benefit of members and CFOs, and collaborate with institutions such as AIFI, Assolombarda, LIUC University and economic press. The Corporate Governance & Compliance Technical Committee was also created to address corporate governance issues, produce position papers and guidelines, and contribute to regulatory development. ANDAF has been included by Mimit in the list of associations that can issue certificates of professional qualification and has developed for UNI the Reference Practice defining the professional profile of CFO/Dirigente Preposto/Controller. Internationally, ANDAF is a founding member of ICFOA – International CFO Alliance, a non-profit organization bringing together 12 member countries. The association continues to organize national congresses, forums, education courses and networking events, with the XLVIII National Congress scheduled for October 2026.

• 2026

  XLVIII National Congress scheduled for 8-10 October in Rome

• 2021

  Reference Practice 104:2021 for professional certification published

• 2010

  Corporate Finance Technical Committee established in April

• 1968

  ANDAF founded

Non-profit professional association for Italian CFOs and finance leaders, providing certification, education, networking and advocacy.

• Certificazione CFO/DP/Controller

  Professional certification according to Reference Practice 104:2021, with European and international validity.

• ANDAF Education

  Training courses including 'Controlling & Controllership: i fondamenti' and other programs.

• Rivista ANDAF

  Association magazine featuring editorials and news.

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