Brad Smith Archives - CFO

Only 26% of Employees Have Felt Partially Ignored at Work

Only 26% of Employees Have Felt Partially Ignored at Work

Leadership’s ability to communicate openly with employees remains strong, as most employees feel heard and incivility reports are low.

By Adam Zaki | April 5, 2023

Russia Hack Targeted Specific Microsoft Customers

Russia Hack Targeted Specific Microsoft Customers

The company says the hackers' malware attack enabled them to select more than 40 customers for "narrower and more focused" measures.

By Matthew Heller | December 18, 2020

Microsoft Unveils Plan to Go ‘Carbon Negative’

Microsoft Unveils Plan to Go ‘Carbon Negative’

"When it comes to carbon, neutrality is not enough," Microsoft says in announcing it will remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits by 2030.

By Matthew Heller | January 17, 2020

QuickBooks Online Powers Intuit Sales Surge

QuickBooks Online Powers Intuit Sales Surge

QBO subscribers rose 170,000 to 2.55 million in Q1 as Intuit capitalized on increased small business usage of the cloud.

By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2017

Microsoft Sues Over Feds’ Secret Data Searches

Microsoft Sues Over Feds’ Secret Data Searches

The suit seeking to overturn a 1986 law aligns Microsoft with the tech industry in a high-stakes battle over privacy rights.

By Matthew Heller | April 18, 2016

Intuit CFO: A Difficult Message Calls for Special Delivery

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Intuit CFO: A Difficult Message Calls for Special Delivery

When things go wrong, the natural reaction is to hide from investors. Don't, says Neil Williams, CFO of accounting software developer Intuit.

By Neil Williams | June 4, 2014

Intuit Reshapes Approach to Small Businesses

Intuit Reshapes Approach to Small Businesses

Intuit is integrating its software services and trying to get accountants around the world to help distribute its products. An interview with CFO Neil Williams.

By David McCann | October 2, 2013