CFOs should view AI projects as a portfolio of very different use cases, Gartner says

Rather than considering AI investment as a single ROI strategy, the advisory firm suggests finance teams understand that each case will have its own timelines, goals, risks and costs. 

By David McCann • April 1, 2026

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

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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

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.

By Dan Niepow • March 31, 2026

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.

By Alexander D. Hilton, MBA • March 31, 2026

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.

By David McCann • March 30, 2026

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.

By Lauren Muskett , Dan Niepow • March 30, 2026

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.

By David McCann • March 26, 2026

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.

By Dan Niepow • March 26, 2026

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.

By CFO.com editorial staff • March 25, 2026

Why CFOs are essential for business turnarounds

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

By Diya Sagar • March 24, 2026

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.

By Adam Zaki • March 24, 2026

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.

By Jason Hershman • March 20, 2026

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​​​​​.

By Adam Zaki • March 17, 2026

Is your company ready if liquidity returns?

Firms that benefit most from renewed capital won’t be the ones who raise first. They’ll be the ones prepared to use it effectively.

By Dean Quiambao • March 17, 2026

US finance chiefs are ready enough to deal with today’s risks, study says

But CFOs in Singapore, Germany and the U.K. are ahead of their American counterparts.

By David McCann • March 16, 2026

What finance teams should know about the world of subrogation

The practice, which involves insurers seeking money from at-fault parties, has birthed a host of businesses and is often billed as a way to lower premiums. It’s not without controversy.

By Dan Niepow • March 13, 2026

Lantern CFO Greg Chisholm talks health care, AI and capital allocation

Chisholm shares insights on tackling health care complexity, navigating rapid growth and his skepticism about generative AI’s ability to build a durable business strategy.

By Adam Zaki • March 12, 2026

Strategic finance advances as back-office systems play catch-up

Separate reports from the AFP Cost of Capital Survey and Basware’s compliance research show different parts of the finance function evolving at different speeds.

By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2026

CFOs and private equity sponsors diverge on IPO timing and approach

While most CFOs surveyed by consulting firm Accordion said boards and sponsors should control IPO timing, more than half of PE sponsors said it’s the finance chief’s job.

By Dan Niepow • March 10, 2026

The cash flow lever that most CFOs are missing in the tariff environment

While IC-DISC has long been a powerful export incentive, recent tariff actions have amplified its importance as a tool for stabilizing cash flow and offsetting rising costs.

By Mari Nakajima • March 10, 2026

Among sales account executives, the rich get richer

Higher performers are scoring an even larger share of companies’ sales budgets.

By David McCann • March 9, 2026

Block CFO interview highlights surge in profit per employee: Trial Balance

Amrita Ahuja’s interview with Fortune highlights the rising importance of profit per employee metrics as companies evaluate workforce productivity in an age of automation.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • March 9, 2026

CFOs remain skeptical of flashy SaaS marketing

Super Bowl ads, billboards and conference spectacles may grab attention, but finance leaders say peer networks and ROI still drive their software-buying decisions.

By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2026

Publicly held companies are getting the most strategic benefit from generative AI

Geographically, North America and Europe lag far behind other regions in leveraging artificial intelligence technologies.

By David McCann • March 5, 2026

Ex-Indian River State College CFO files whistleblower suit

Marvin Pyles’ lawsuit alleges financial mismanagement, grant funding concerns and major oversight failures.

By Adam Zaki • March 4, 2026