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    Analysts press bank CFOs on revenue resilience over tech investments

    In an analysis of publicly traded bank earnings calls in January, PwC discovered that about a third of questions pertained to “quality and resilience of revenue growth,” while 15% centered on AI investment and execution.

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    Lamborghini CFO on managing the ‘small but steady demand’ for luxury vehicles

    Paolo Poma, the automaker’s finance chief since 2017, talks through the nuances of operating a luxury auto brand today.

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    Your AI business case is built on the wrong math

    Throughput accounting explains why most firms see zero productivity gains — and what CFOs should measure instead.

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    More finance-job listings seek AI expertise, but pay is mostly down

    Among other shifts since early 2025, demand shoots up for tech-savvy FP&A leaders, while controller salaries plummet.

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    Former manufacturing firm CFO’s case against CBIZ moves closer to trial: Trial Balance

    Christopher Podlasek accuses Marcum, which was acquired by CBIZ over a year ago, of breaching fiduciary duty in valuating his former employer AmeriTex.

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    In a more automated world, how do CFOs think about succession planning? CFO Peer Audit

    For some finance leaders, there’s a renewed focus on critical thinking among entry-level hires.

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending March 27

    The Dallas Mavericks name a Chicago Bulls exec as CFO, Cox Farms hires a new finance chief and Middleby promotes its chief accounting officer to CFO. 

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    Cost cutting is losing favor this year as companies ramp up AI spending

    Counter to headlines about tech-driven layoffs, companies are backing away from human capital budget reductions due to the growing need for AI skills.

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    Medely CFO’s bid to lower health care costs

    After a long tenure at digital marketplaces like Airbnb and Turo, Brent Loder looks to bring his expertise to the health care staffing startup.

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    How CFOs can build and sustain a strong network for career growth

    Busy schedules may make it feel impossible to prioritize networking, but neglecting professional relationship building can hinder success. Here’s how CFOs can create lasting connections.

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    Despite war and tariff uncertainty, CFOs are confident in economy: Duke-Fed survey

    In the first quarter of 2026, finance chiefs’ optimism for their own business and the U.S. economy ticked up slightly.

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    Why CFOs are essential for business turnarounds

    Loss-making businesses don’t fail because of finance chiefs, but they can survive because of them.

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    Hatch Bank CFO on liquidity, risk and the potential for automation

    Francis Mitchell discusses his approach to building teams, evaluating operations and managing risk at the banking-as-a-service provider.

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    Insurers rank financial volatility as this year’s top risk

    Looking three-plus years ahead, the nod goes to adverse artificial intelligence outcomes.

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    Uncle Nearest founder’s bankruptcy attempt is denied: Trial Balance

    A federal bankruptcy judge late last week said that Fawn Weaver lacked the authority to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the brand, but the legal battle isn't over yet.

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    What CFOs should know about the ‘jock tax’

    The jock tax is more than just viral headlines — it’s about understanding multi-state wage sourcing and building systems to effectively manage it.

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    CFOs On the Move: Week ending March 20

    Brown-Forman appoints Whirlpool’s former CFO as finance chief, Wonder names a finance chief in preparation for an IPO and Quantinuum hires SoundHound AI’s CFO.

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    HSBC weighs big AI-driven cost cuts: Bloomberg

    The British bank is reportedly considering eliminating about 10% of its global workforce amid a big bet on artificial intelligence.

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    Leading with emotional intelligence: Meet The People CFO on transforming finance teams

    In her first CFO role, Lu Hur combines financial expertise with emotional intelligence to unite a global team, drive collaboration and support a “people-centric” mission.

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    Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud

    In 2021, while he was CFO of Bank of the Valley, Aaron Luneke submitted fraudulent contractor invoices and obtained bank loans totaling $4.3 million, the Justice Department said.

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    The 6 a.m. CFO: How Fundrise’s Alison Staloch starts her day

    Staloch highlights the value of embracing uncertainty, explains why she checks Slack before email and shows how a small shift in perspective can change work approaches. 

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    Bloomingdale’s takes share from Saks Global, lifts Macy’s Inc. in Q4

    “The vendor community has rallied around Bloomingdale's like never before,” Macy’s Inc. CEO Tony Spring told analysts Wednesday.

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    Internal audit functions lose budget bucks and headcount

    But internal audit departments that gel with wider enterprise priorities are more likely to get the funding they need, according to a new survey.

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    Hospital finance chiefs say half or more tech pilots fail: survey

    In a survey of 150 American hospital CFOs, respondents reported mixed success with financial and administrative technology experiments.

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    Chipotle CFO on expanding globally while maintaining a debt-free model

    Adam Rymer explains how the fast-casual chain is using AI tools, funding rapid restaurant growth and operating with a debt-free balance sheet​​​​​.