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Industry associations, legal resources, publications, and forums for collections and receivables management professionals worldwide.
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ACA International USA
The Association of Credit and Collection Professionals, representing third-party collection agencies, creditors, debt buyers, and attorneys. ACA provides advocacy, education, and compliance resources for the accounts receivable management industry.
Visit website →California Association of Collectors California
A state trade association representing collection agencies and professionals in California. Provides legislative advocacy, compliance education, and networking for members navigating California’s regulatory environment.
Visit website →Florida Collectors Association Florida
ACA International’s Florida affiliate, providing state-level advocacy, education, and compliance resources for collection professionals operating in the state of Florida.
Visit website →ACA of Texas Texas
The Texas unit of ACA International, serving collection professionals throughout Texas with education, networking events, and advocacy on state regulatory issues.
Visit website →Georgia Collectors Association Georgia
A trade association representing collection agencies and creditors in Georgia, offering compliance education, legislative updates, and professional development for the state’s ARM industry.
Visit website →Tennessee Collector’s Association Tennessee
A state trade association for collection professionals in Tennessee, providing legislative advocacy, compliance education, and networking opportunities at the state level.
Visit website →Receivables Management Association International USA
RMAI is the nonprofit trade association representing the debt buying industry. It promotes ethical business practices through its Certification Program, provides industry education, and advocates on legislative and regulatory matters affecting receivables purchasers.
Visit website →Commercial Collection Agencies of America USA
A membership organization of commercial collection agencies that certifies agencies meeting rigorous ethical and professional standards. Members are bonded, audited, and required to maintain trust accounts for client funds.
Visit website →International Association of Commercial Collectors International
IACC is the international trade association for commercial collection professionals. It provides certification, education, and a global network for agencies specializing in business-to-business debt recovery.
Visit website →Credit Institute of Canada Canada
Canada’s premier credit education organization, offering professional development programs, designations, and certification for credit and collections professionals across all industries.
Visit website →Receivables Management Association of Canada Canada
The national voice of Canada’s third-party receivables management industry. RMAC provides advocacy, compliance support, and professional standards for collection agencies operating in Canadian provinces.
Visit website →Federation of European National Collection Associations Europe
FENCA is the umbrella organization representing national collection associations across Europe. It promotes best practices, cross-border cooperation, and regulatory dialogue for the European debt collection industry.
Visit website →Australian Institute of Credit Management Australia
AICM is Australia’s leading professional body for credit managers. It offers education, professional certification, networking events, and advocacy for credit management professionals across all sectors.
Visit website →Australian Institute of Mercantile Agents Australia
AIMA represents mercantile agents and collection professionals in Australia, promoting industry standards, compliance best practices, and professional development for the debt recovery sector.
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State Laws (FindLaw)
A comprehensive online legal resource providing state-by-state access to statutes, regulations, and legal information relevant to debt collection, credit, and consumer protection law.
Visit website →Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
The U.S. federal agency responsible for consumer protection in financial services, including debt collection regulation. The CFPB issues and enforces rules such as Regulation F governing collection practices.
Visit website →NARCA
The National Association of Retail Collection Attorneys, a professional organization of attorneys who represent creditors in consumer debt collection matters. NARCA promotes ethical practices and provides continuing legal education.
Visit website →NACM
The National Association of Credit Management supports commercial credit and financial management professionals through education, certification (such as the CBF and CCE designations), and industry advocacy.
Visit website →CLLA
The Commercial Law League of America is a national organization of attorneys and other professionals involved in commercial law, bankruptcy, and creditors’ rights, providing legal education and networking.
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Inside ARM
The leading daily news source for the accounts receivable management industry. Inside ARM covers regulatory changes, technology trends, compliance updates, and business strategies for ARM professionals.
Visit website →Debt Connection
An online community and resource platform connecting debt collection professionals, providing industry news, discussion forums, and information for ARM practitioners.
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World Wide Business Credit
Published by Creditworthy, a resource for credit and collections professionals offering newsletters, guides, and training materials covering credit management, debt recovery, and accounts receivable best practices.
Visit website →Attorneys’ Clearing House
A nationwide network connecting collection agencies with collection attorneys. Provides a directory of attorneys specializing in debt recovery and facilitates account placement for creditors and agencies.
Visit website →References 4
Credit & Collections Advice
An educational resource offering practical guidance on credit management and debt collection techniques, policies, and procedures for businesses and collection professionals.
Visit website →Starting A Collection Agency
A resource by Michelle Dunn, an author and consultant specializing in helping entrepreneurs start and grow collection agencies. Offers books, courses, and practical startup guides for the ARM industry.
Visit website →Mathtools
An online collection of mathematical and financial calculators, tools, and references useful for computing interest, payment schedules, and other financial calculations common in receivables management.
Visit website →W3.ORG
The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) develops web standards and guidelines. Useful reference for organizations building accessible, standards-compliant web-based collection portals and applications.
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