57% of finance leaders missed opportunities due to delayed data

A new exclusive Intuit survey provided to CFO.com found most finance leaders lack a single source of truth, even as the concept remains debated among experts.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2026

Grant Thornton will buy CBIZ for $5B

In a sign of private equity’s continued influence on the accounting sector, the two midmarket firms will merge after an infusion from New Mountain Capital.

By Dan Niepow • July 29, 2026

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Tax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead

Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.

By CFO.com staff

The double-edged sword of deregulation

The Trump administration’s deregulatory push coupled with expanded presidential powers is set to create new waves of uncertainty for financial leaders, legal experts say.

By Dan Niepow • July 29, 2026

CrossCountry Consulting’s new co-CEOs say billable hour is ‘waning’

In recent interviews, Amy Bjarnason and Neil Smith discuss why the billable hour is under pressure, how AI is impacting entry-level hiring and what today’s CFOs expect from advisers.

By Adam Zaki • July 28, 2026

Why CFOs are getting AI ROI wrong and how to fix it

Finance leaders focused only on cost savings risk missing AI’s most promising opportunities: revenue growth, strategic advantage and long-term enterprise value.

By Dean Quiambao • July 28, 2026

Audi CFO calls for realignment with Volkswagen: Trial Balance

"Global pressures are an increasing pressure to act," said Juergen Rittersberger after the company reported earnings on Monday.

By Adam Zaki , Lauren Muskett • July 27, 2026

Execs grapple with AI’s coming impact on office space

With technological change influencing where employees work, companies are signing fewer long-term leases.

By David McCann • July 27, 2026

How payments optimization helps growing companies scale sustainably

Given the current economic backdrop, companies are recognizing the urgency of payments optimization.

By Adam Perrotta • July 27, 2026

The CFO’s guide to building a personal brand

Branding experts share how finance leaders can build executive presence to stand out on LinkedIn and within the C-suite.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2026

Wellhub CFO Bruno Annicq on AI beyond automation

The former McKinsey consultant explains why leaving consulting changed how he thinks about leadership and decision-making. 

By Adam Zaki • July 23, 2026

UK CFOs cite cost as top reason for pull back on graduate hiring

AI and outsourcing also weighed on recruitment plans, adding to growing questions about how finance leaders will build the next generation of talent.

By Adam Zaki • July 22, 2026

One in five CFOs report misalignment with private equity sponsors

A survey by The Barton Partnership suggests that some PE sponsors “retain high expectations without always providing adequate support” for finance teams.

By Dan Niepow • July 22, 2026

Why modernization projects pass the payback test and still lose value

Finance leaders should ask these five questions to rank and govern modernization investments to ensure they create verifiable value. 

By Sergey Kyunttsel • July 21, 2026

OpenAI CFO details ‘scorecard’ for measuring AI’s worth

As questions about artificial intelligence grow louder and more pointed, Sarah Friar laid out a four-part process designed to help business leaders understand the technology’s cost and value.

By Adam Zaki , Dan Niepow • July 17, 2026

New filings widen Uncle Nearest case tied to former CFO

A court-appointed receiver fired the whiskey company’s founders and expanded claims tied to former CFO Michael Senzaki’s alleged misconduct.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

13 buzzwords CFOs should know for H2 2026

From AI-washing to friendshoring, these are the terms CFOs are likely to hear in upcoming conversations with team members, sales representatives, fellow executives and human resources.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

NBC broadcaster Michael Barkann: CFOs should listen like journalists

The longtime Philadelphia sports broadcaster told attendees at a recent AchieveNEXT webinar that when leaders actively listen, it helps build trust and prepare for high-pressure moments.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2026

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.

By David McCann • July 16, 2026

[Podcast] Transforming Tax: From Obligation to Opportunity

This podcast explores how leading CFOs are turning tax into a strategic value driver, with experts revealing how to leverage tax operations for enterprise growth and lasting competitive advantage.

By CFO.com's studioID • July 16, 2026

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.

By Sarthak Gupta • July 14, 2026

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.

By David McCann • July 13, 2026

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.

By Adam Zaki • July 10, 2026

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.

By Adam Zaki • July 9, 2026

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.

By Perry D. Wiggins • July 8, 2026

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.

By Michael Paull • July 7, 2026