98% of Large Tech Execs Have Paused Internal GenAI Initiatives: Report

Many of the U.S.’ largest companies are pausing their efforts to implement GenAI products and tools, according to new data. 

By Adam Zaki • April 3, 2024

How AI Will Make CFOs’ Lives Easier: Tipalti CFO Sarah Spoja

“Massive technology changes are at the heart of AI. But how will people respond to those technology changes?” asks Spoja.

By Vincent Ryan • March 21, 2024

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The CFO Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence’s impact on the office of the CFO continues to evolve, and finance chiefs must be aware of the opportunities it will create for growth. 

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Former Intel CFO Stacy Smith Returns as Board Member

“Stacy’s expertise in finance and leading capital allocation strategies in the capital-intensive semiconductor industry will be additive to Intel’s board,” said Intel Chair Frank Yeary.

By Vincent Ryan • March 15, 2024

Companies Shine Spotlight on AI Ethics

Establishing clear guidelines is the most effective way to communicate with employees about AI ethics.

By David McCann • March 13, 2024

Why are we so afraid of payment innovation in America?

Across America today, CFOs are missing out on the opportunity to bring about a simple but effective payments revolution within their organizations.

By Lewis Turek, General Manager, North America, GoCardless • March 11, 2024

May Mobility CFO: Leveraging Capital-Efficient Tech Development

“Companies in this space are losing billions of dollars per year trying to win this market,” said Brunelle. “We have a much smaller footprint.”

By Vincent Ryan • Feb. 20, 2024

67% of Companies Continue to Adopt AI Slowly: Report

AI’s best uses are still largely outside finance, with writing tasks and scheduling most frequently mentioned. However, automated data entry may be facilitating finance and accounting teams.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 14, 2024

Finance Employee Defrauded for $25M by Deepfake CFO

The technology was used both to manipulate people's faces as well as voices, according to the Cyber Security and Technology and Crime Bureau in Hong Kong.

By Andy Burt • Feb. 5, 2024

42% of Mid-Market CFOs Expect Workloads to Increase in 2024

“They don't have the capability simply to address issues by adding another body to the mix. And their tech stacks are not optimal,” said Nick Araco Jr., CEO of The CFO Alliance. 

By Vincent Ryan • Jan. 31, 2024

GenAI Use Largely Governed By the C-Suite

The biggest problem with GenAI right now is understanding “the art of the possible,” said David Wagner, director of research at Avasant.

By Vincent Ryan • Jan. 16, 2024

10 CFO Tech Stories to Save In Your Note-taking App

Artificial intelligence, automation, cybersecurity, data reliability, compliance — 2023 provided challenges aplenty for CFOs.

By Vincent Ryan • Dec. 26, 2023

Want to Leverage the Power of AI? It Starts With a Solid Data Foundation

Harnessing the power of AI is reliant upon quality data at the ready.

By Katie Rooney • Dec. 19, 2023

Kroger, Marriott CFOs Deal with Digital Transformations

Digitally savvy competitors from the outside and pandemic disruption forced the companies to rethink and transform customer relationships. 

By Vincent Ryan • Dec. 7, 2023

Most Finance Teams Still Don’t Use AI

CFOs have a key role to play in instilling a culture that accepts and takes advantage of AI capabilities.

By David McCann • Dec. 6, 2023

20% of Global CFOs Say Their Organizations Are Data-Driven

“Digitalization is stagnating in finance as a whole,” said Horváth’s Achim Wenning.

By Vincent Ryan • Nov. 29, 2023

CFOs Must Boost Their Cybersecurity Savvy, Former FBI Agent Says

CFOs must be able to ask probing questions of their chief information security officers and external cybersecurity professionals, says former FBI agent Pete Cordero.

By Vincent Ryan • Nov. 21, 2023

Demand for GenAI Skills Explodes in 2023

Job postings seeking skills in generative AI skyrocketed by 1,848% this year.

By David McCann • Nov. 20, 2023

Finance May Go Slower On Generative AI Adoption

Executives from PayPal and KPMG discuss why finance should be cautious when adopting generative AI tools.

By Vincent Ryan • Nov. 17, 2023

6 Strategies for CFOs to Reduce Software Spend

CFOs must proactively identify and optimize SaaS overspending areas.  

By Nidhi Jain • Nov. 14, 2023

61% of Finance Execs Not Using AI Yet: Weekly Stat

“Despite AI’s potential, most finance functions’ AI implementations have remained limited,” Gartner’s Marco Steecker said.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 8, 2023

78% of C-Suite Says Their Organization Uses AI Today: Weekly Stat

Three out of 4 employees would be more accepting of or excited about AI if their company were more transparent about its plans to use the technology.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 25, 2023

M&A Pros to Governments: Regulate AI

“AI is already reshaping various phases of the deal-making process.”

By David McCann • Oct. 23, 2023

5 CFO Takeaways From NetSuite’s SuiteWorld 2023

The Las Vegas annual conference demonstrated how the technology world is approaching business and cultural challenges. 

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 20, 2023

70% of Companies Use AI, Other Tech to Optimize Business Travel: Weekly Stat

AI might help simplify the expense reporting process, according to a new survey. 

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 18, 2023

5 Reasons CFOs Should Adopt Real-Time Payments

Why add another payment rail to the already numerous ways accounts payable and treasury can send money?

By Vincent Ryan • Oct. 13, 2023