7 recent podcast episodes CFOs should listen to

These standout episodes feature finance leaders sharing strategies, stories, and lessons on budgeting, leadership, IPOs and private equity.

By Adam Zaki • May 9, 2025

How to realize a higher return on invested capital: Metric of the Month

Here’s why ROIC should be managed like any other productivity measure. 

By Perry D. Wiggins • May 7, 2025

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Top 5 stories from CFO.com

From CPA licensure changes to undergoing a digital transformation, these are the most popular stories CFOs are reading. 

By CFO.com staff

82% of finance and tax leaders expect increased public tax disclosure in 2-3 years

As regulators worldwide push for greater tax transparency, CFOs face mounting pressure to prepare for complex disclosures and external assurance.

By Adam Zaki • May 6, 2025

Warren Buffett details timeline for Greg Abel’s CEO transition: Trial Balance

The longtime CEO of Berkshire Hathaway announced he is handing the reins to Greg Abel at the end of this year, putting the finishing touches on a succession plan that has been in place since 2021.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • May 5, 2025

April earnings update: Robinhood, Sleep Number, Starbucks, Ally Financial and State Street

Robinhood's Jason Warnick on investment strategy, Sleep Number's Francis Lee details a new cost-cutting strategy and State Street's Mark Keating shares the results of ongoing transformation efforts.

By Adam Zaki • May 1, 2025

Accounting role outsourcing drops 25% YoY despite lingering talent issues

Though finance leaders say talent issues continue to linger, far fewer are outsourcing talent than they were a year ago, according to new data from Personiv.

By Adam Zaki • April 30, 2025

K2 Integrity CFO Jennifer Law on her unusual career path, tariffs and AI

Law describes how she went from a career in asset management to an entrepreneurial stint as CEO of a marketing firm, and now to running finance and operations at a global consultancy.

By David McCann • April 29, 2025

Contingent consideration for portfolio company CFOs

In mergers and acquisitions, CFOs must identify whether payments are contingent consideration or postacquisition compensation to inform financial reporting.

By Brian Zophin and Brian Fitzgerald • April 29, 2025

54% of CFOs say 2025 forecasts are worsening: Trial Balance

A majority of emerging and midmarket CFOs are bracing for weaker forecasts as economic and policy concerns mount, The CFO Alliance’s April 2025 pulse survey shows.

By Adam Zaki • April 28, 2025

7 tactics for managing cash flow amid a possible recession

Seven practical strategies to help businesses improve liquidity, protect profit margins, and enhance financial reporting amid a potential recession.

April 28, 2025

How CPA licensure changes are affecting CFOs and accounting talent

Experts in accounting detail what elements of these changes impact corporate finance while sharing their thoughts on how to fix the accounting curriculum.

By Adam Zaki • April 25, 2025

Former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced for $40M embezzlement

After a long legal battle, the former nonprofit CFO is set to do nearly 19 years of federal time for stealing over $40 million since 2012.

By Adam Zaki • April 24, 2025

Understanding the CFO’s role in AI adoption

As companies prioritize cost efficiency, CFOs have become central to AI adoption, expanding their traditional role of evaluating investments to include emerging technologies.

By Jim Caci • April 24, 2025

50% of finance teams still take over a week to close the books

Bottlenecks in the monthly process include data quality, technology use, Microsoft Excel, cash reconciliation and more.

By Adam Zaki • April 23, 2025

Big investors increase their allocations to crypto

Buoyed by the Trump Administration’s support for cryptocurrencies, 83% of international investors say they’ll put more cash into them this year.

By David McCann • April 23, 2025

AI means business. Is your organization prepared?

Deploying AI and machine learning applications can mean a lot of changes and the introduction of new risk.

By Bob Violino • April 22, 2025

Why contract disposition may be the CFO’s most overlooked lever

Mergers and acquisitions present a unique chance to reduce costs by reviewing existing contracts. Yet, few organizations take full advantage of this opportunity.

By Nate Buniva • April 21, 2025

Zeta CFO Chris Greiner on risk, forecasting and public speaking

Greiner explains why his biggest lessons about finance came from working outside of it — and how that fuels a real-time, data-driven strategy today.

By Adam Zaki • April 17, 2025

Former Siena Heights University CFO says she was fired for finding fraud: Trial Balance

Debi Andrews claims she was fired for enforcing financial controls and advising an administrator to file an alleged sexual harassment claim against the college’s president.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • April 14, 2025

Capri CFO’s exit for Macy’s adds a twist to Prada’s Versace acquisition

Thomas Edwards’ move to Macy’s during the Prada-Versace deal highlights how M&A can reshape finance leadership paths.

By Adam Zaki • April 11, 2025

Growing uncertainty stalls expected M&A comeback

Recent strong economic signals have given way to a lower appetite for risk among buyers amid the current trade wars.

By David McCann • April 10, 2025

Probationary IRS workers will be back to work before Tax Day: Trial Balance

A federal judge has ordered the IRS to fully reinstate 7,000 previously terminated employees, citing a failure to restore agency operations.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • April 7, 2025

The 7 trends defining FP&A in 2025

Expanding demands are pushing FP&A teams to embrace new technologies, adopt agile practices and become more embedded within the broader organizational strategy.

April 7, 2025

How EdgeConneX is spreading accounting talent across the business

Jenny Zhan, who was recently promoted from chief accounting officer to chief transformation officer, says communication skills and financial acumen are key to her new role.

By Adam Zaki • April 4, 2025

Former Just Salad CFO ‘deprived’ of $1.2M bonus for ‘doing job too well,’ says lawsuit

Stefan Boyd, the former CFO of Just Salad, is suing his former employer over a payment he says is being kept from him on a technicality.

By Adam Zaki • April 1, 2025