CFO confidence up after Trump’s win — Duke-Fed survey

Concerns about monetary policy and economic health have decreased, but political climate and labor quality concerns have risen as CFOs prepare for a new U.S. presidential administration.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 4, 2024

M&A volume will soar again next year: report

After rising by 13% in 2024, the number of deals likely will spike again this year, gaining an additional 10%, with PE transactions leading the way.

By David McCann • Dec. 4, 2024

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

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6 generative AI lessons every CFO should take into 2025

Here’s how leading finance leaders will navigate the generative AI revolution next year. 

By Ed Fitzpatrick and Dr. Alfred Sanders • Dec. 3, 2024

Enron’s new trademark holders’ history hints relaunch is likely a parody

After conducting one of the biggest accounting frauds in history and shutting down in 2001, Enron announced a relaunch on the 23rd anniversary of its bankruptcy.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 2, 2024

Nissan, Stellantis, Ford and Jaguar skid into 2025: Trial Balance

Automakers worldwide are facing substantial headwinds heading into 2025.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Dec. 2, 2024

SEC obtains record $8.2B in remedies in 2024

More than half of the money is tied to the Terraform and Do Kwon cryptocurrency fraud case, most of which will likely never be recovered.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 27, 2024

Macy’s delays Q3 earnings after accounting employee hid up to $154M in expenses: Trial Balance

The retailer said the funds were not stolen, vendor payments were unaffected and the individual responsible is no longer with the company.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2024

Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, but CFO says progress is being made

The Defense Department said it's still unable to track its nearly trillion-dollar budget but remains on track to pass an audit by 2028.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 19, 2024

Noteworthy November layoffs: Trial Balance

Recent layoffs at Boeing, Marriott, Stellantis and other big firms may indicate a growing labor trend as the year winds down.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 18, 2024

Wall Streeters eye year-end pay party

Incentive compensation for financial services professionals is expected to increase this year for the first time since 2021.

By David McCann • Nov. 18, 2024

TSMC’s AI chip exports to China blocked by US: Trial Balance

The move comes after chips made by Taiwan's largest producer were found in Huawei AI processors at the end of last month.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 11, 2024

Private equity funds see faint flicker of hope for M&A

The market for deals isn’t quite as bad this year as forecasts suggested, but overall activity remains depressed.

By David McCann • Nov. 5, 2024

42% of US employees don’t want a promotion: Trial Balance

A recent survey by Randstad suggests that the future CFO talent pool may be shrinking for reasons beyond the growing shortage of qualified talent.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Nov. 4, 2024

Are CFOs more valuable to companies than CEOs?

Investors prioritize companies where the finance chief is the main growth driver, a new study suggests.

By David McCann • Oct. 29, 2024

Alphabet CFO Anat Ashkenazi’s first earnings call comes amid antitrust case and AI competition: Trial Balance

As the company faces legal challenges and increasing competition, the former Eli Lilly CFO has a significant set of obstacles ahead of her.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 28, 2024

Both Harris and Trump would pose risks for business: report

Companies are advised to stay the course on investments, regardless of who wins the election.

By David McCann • Oct. 24, 2024

Intuit’s TurboTax ad pull fuels tension within accounting culture

A commercial encouraging people to “break up” with their tax preparers drew responses from the AICPA and NATP as accounting's struggle with talent and technology continues.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 21, 2024

Marc Andreessen says LLM developers may be in “a race to the bottom”: Trial Balance

The a16z founder compared LLM development and sales to selling rice earlier this month when discussing tech’s push to integrate new types of AI.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 21, 2024

While big M&A deals abound, many smaller ones hit pause button

Rate cuts and improved valuations stoke large acquisitions, but election concerns delay other transaction timelines.

By David McCann • Oct. 14, 2024

Julie Su heads to Seattle to address the ongoing Boeing strike: Trial Balance

The acting secretary of the U.S. Labor Department likely hopes her influence will help drive Boeing and its workers to an agreement as the stoppage passes the one-month mark.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 14, 2024

Bankruptcy bandwagon gets more crowded

Recent pace of filings is 43% higher than the annual average between 2005 and 2023.

By David McCann • Oct. 9, 2024

7 possible discussion topics at CFO Leadership Conference West: Trial Balance

Here are the expected CFO talking points from one of the most coveted and legacy leadership groups in the CFO networking space this week. 

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Oct. 7, 2024

CFOs’ faith in the future remains strong

Amid headwinds, finance execs still eye 7% revenue growth and 4% pricing growth in 2025.

By David McCann • Oct. 7, 2024

86% of controllers expect their roles will change in five years

Over a quarter of those expecting change say the new work will require a different or unknown skill set, according to new data from EY.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 2, 2024

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar attempts to quell investor fears via email: Trial Balance

After the departure of three technology executives, the company's recently hired CFO sent an email to investors attempting to reassure the company's potential and growth opportunities. 

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Sept. 30, 2024