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.

By Dan Niepow • April 1, 2026

SEC’s enforcement chief steps down

Margaret Ryan has resigned as director of the agency’s division of enforcement after about six months on the job.

By Dan Niepow • March 17, 2026

Nidec looks to determine execs’ liability in accounting scandal: Trial Balance

The Kyoto-based manufacturer of electric motors says it has formed a new committee to determine whether certain leaders “bear legal liability” in a $1.6 billion accounting misconduct case.

By Lauren Muskett , Dan Niepow • March 16, 2026

SEC and PCAOB enforcement grinds to a near halt under new leaders

The Securities and Exchange Commission initiated only 10 accounting and auditing actions last year — its lowest level in nine years.

By David McCann • March 12, 2026

Seattle startup’s ex-CFO gets two years’ prison time for wire fraud

Nevin Shetty, formerly of e-commerce firm Fabric, was accused of stealing $35 million from the company.

By Dan Niepow • March 6, 2026

AICPA calls for automatic enrollment of eligible children in Trump accounts

The move, issued as part of a wider set of recommendations to the IRS, would “promote fairness and ease administrative burden,” the CPA group said.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 27, 2026

Arctic Glacier CFO Stephanie Choudri talks sale to Reddy Ice

In an exclusive interview, Choudri discusses Reddy Ice’s acquisition of Arctic Glacier and her departure from the company, marking a new chapter for the ice distribution giants and her career.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 24, 2026

Ex-CFO’s lawsuit claims health care firm asked her to commit fraud

Rebeckah Hall, a 26-year employee of Mountain Comprehensive Care Center in Kentucky, said the company created a “hostile work environment” after she refused to engage in fraudulent billing practices.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 20, 2026

UCLA CFO blows whistle on university finances

Stephen Agostini halted reports, paused a costly ERP project and warned rising compensation and academic and athletics spending are driving a projected $425 million deficit.

By Adam Zaki • Updated Feb. 17, 2026

Florida media firm’s ex-CFO faces money laundering charges

Jeffery Crane was arrested in early February amid allegations he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from his former employer.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 17, 2026

The CFO’s role when the CEO wants to start a nonprofit

Experts from finance, legal and nonprofit advisory roles share takes on the CFO’s role in shaping governance when their company aims to launch a nonprofit.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 6, 2026

AuditBoard’s CFO on turning risk into opportunity

Hugo Doetsch, a longtime finance leader in tech, explains why he sees a clear market opening in the governance, risk and compliance space.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 5, 2026

Florida CPA pleads guilty in federal fraud case

Prosecutors said Thomas Unsworth submitted false documents to the federal government to help others land emergency relief money.

By Dan Niepow • Feb. 3, 2026

The impact of new leadership at the PCAOB: Trial Balance

As new board members arrive, the PCAOB prepares for a new age without its “lone dissenter.”

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Feb. 2, 2026

What’s actually driving Carvana’s margins?

Short-seller research is renewing questions about how the online car seller's margins are generated across its retail operations, financing activity and businesses belonging to the CEO’s family.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 29, 2026

Online sneaker seller’s CFO gets prison time for bank fraud conspiracy

Bethany Mockerman, who served as finance chief of collectible shoe seller Zadeh Kicks, concocted a “sophisticated, comprehensive scheme” to deceive banks into providing loans, federal prosecutors said.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 29, 2026

Will private equity’s pivot to continuation vehicles continue in 2026?

The phenomenon of private equity firms essentially selling portfolio companies back to themselves has grown rapidly in recent years, but investors — and likely many CFOs — aren’t totally sold. 

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 22, 2026

Antitrust enforcers sharpen their focus on earnings calls

A new regime of closer scrutiny by the European Commission may influence U.S. regulators and courts.

By Parker Miller, Jens-Olrik Murach and Robert Poole • Jan. 13, 2026

SEC drops fraud case against mining CFO

The commission said it has agreed to dismiss the 2017 civil case against Rio Tinto’s former CFO Guy Elliott.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 12, 2026

Former software firm CFO convicted of wire fraud

Nevin Shetty faces up to 20 years in prison for funneling more than $35 million from his former employer to a cryptocurrency platform. Defense attorneys are seeking an appeal.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 14, 2025

October earnings update: Amazon, Fiserv, Eli Lilly, Reddit, Tesla and more

Heineken’s Harold van den Broek said beer demand remains soft, Tesla’s Vaibhav Taneja flagged tariff drag, Brian Dykes talked UPS’ liquidity and Lucas Montarce lifted Eli Lilly’s outlook.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 5, 2025

PCAOB board member says leadership change has sparked tech progress

Christina Ho said now that Erica Williams is no longer chair at the audit watchdog, the board is moving forward with formerly-stalled AI initiatives.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 31, 2025

Porsche’s operating profit plunges 99% as CFO manages EV reset: Trial Balance

CFO Jochen Breckner says tariffs, dwindling Chinese demand and delayed vehicle models will weigh on earnings before margins can recover next year.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 27, 2025

Feds serve former Builder.ai CFO with a subpoena amid investigation: Trial Balance

While on a layover in Dallas, former finance chief Andres Elizondo was served by FBI agents as prosecutors examine the collapse of the Microsoft-backed AI startup.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 20, 2025

Ethical CFO leadership as a strategic differentiator

Finance leaders can become beacons of ethical behavior by shining light on potential ethical blind spots and fostering a culture of accountability.

By Steve McNally • Oct. 15, 2025