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    ACCA President Melanie Proffitt on the future of global accounting

    The CFO turned global accounting body president shares how the future of accounting is changing across the 180 countries her organization operates in.

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    AI’s top value for finance now lies in improving judgment, not efficiency

    Companies that formally track AI-related ROI and are assurance-ready report the greatest improvement, according to a recent KPMG survey.

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    Australia and New Zealand put new pressure on the Big Four

    The challenges facing public accounting are mounting across Oceania, from Australia’s push for tougher regulation to changing workforce expectations among younger workers in New Zealand.

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    Both consumers and execs are delaying financial moves amid uncertainty

    A new PwC report surveying economic sentiment among consumers and financial services leaders revealed that both groups are reconsidering important decisions due to market volatility.

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    SEC’s semiannual reporting proposal draws lukewarm responses

    In a roundtable discussion hosted by the commission on Monday, industry players expressed more enthusiasm about other proposed regulatory rollbacks.

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    UK will now require accounting qualifications for college CFOs

    New rules will require finance leaders at larger colleges that offer further education programs to hold a professional accountancy qualification.

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    3 questions CFOs should answer before the next AI capital approval

    Finance leaders have been evaluating agentic AI investments through a productivity lens, but the more consequential question is audit readiness.

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    Trading begins at the Texas Stock Exchange: Trial Balance

    The TXSE has begun its first full week of trading and aims to compete for corporate listings later this year.

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    The 6 a.m. CFO series

    CFO.com’s ongoing series pulls back the curtain so finance leaders can share what makes work and life have a high sense of purpose and accomplishment. 

    Updated July 15, 2026
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    Who’s at fault when AI messes up a financial model?

    Unresolved accountability can create thorny ambiguities for organizations — from audit processes to professional liability.

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 10

    Julius Baer appoints a Standard Chartered exec as CFO, Kyndryl and Costa Coffee name new finance chiefs and United Natural Foods reshuffles its C-suite.

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    Accounting AI leaders say autonomous agents aren’t there yet

    Panelists on a recent Earmark webinar struggled to identify accounting workflows AI agents fully own today.

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    Teikametrics CFO says the career path he took is disappearing

    Brian Beaupre explains how AI is upending early-career finance, how he prioritizes networking and why tomorrow’s CFO will need new skills to get into the role.

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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How InvoiceCloud’s Chris Sands starts his day

    Sands shares how he once cleaned Tom Brady's golf clubs, why his desk drawers resemble a CVS and his commitment to a hearty breakfast every day.

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    A third of companies look to increase finance and accounting hires

    In a recent survey of CFOs and other top finance leaders, 38% of respondents say they plan to increase hiring this year, while just 4% plan to decrease it.

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    U.S. layoffs drop 40% in 2026 but remain high

    Artificial intelligence is now the leading factor in workforce shrinkage, according to a recent report. 

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    How CFOs can help speed up time to profitability: Metric of the Month

    Top-performing companies reach profitability on new products in 10 months, while bottom performers take twice as long. Here's how finance leaders can close that gap.

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    How CFOs can build stronger banking relationships

    Banking relationships are among the most important yet undermanaged assets a CFO has, and the strongest borrowers treat them as a continuous investment.

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    Baltimore Orioles CFO Darline Llamas Llopis’ game plan for change

    Llamas Llopis reveals how she went from the Big Four to leading finance across professional sports, why she’s embraced change in her career, tips on replicating success across sports finance and more.

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    Finance teams spend 13 hours a week verifying AI outputs: Trial Balance

    A new report commissioned by accounting software firm Sage aims to identify lingering bottlenecks in the race to implement artificially intelligent systems.

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    High cost of GLP-1 drugs tries companies’ patience

    While two-thirds of large companies cover the expensive medications for weight management, many may drop that coverage in 2027.

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    How American Operator’s new CFO is betting on the American dream

    Stepping into the first finance chief role of his career, Michael Friedman explains why he believes “operate-to-own” can help preserve America’s small businesses.

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending July 2

    Papa Johns’ finance chief steps down, Comcast's planned split brings its former CFO back as CEO and Greggs’ chief financial officer steps down after 28 years.

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    Layoffs disrupt companies’ culture for 7.2 months or longer

    Remaining workers often lose confidence in leadership or become less productive.

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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Tipalti’s Dan Barzily starts his day

    Barzily breaks down how he structures his mornings, the power of taking accountability and the importance of listening.