US employers coming around to pay transparency

In a WTW survey of American businesses, just over a third of respondents said they’re already communicating individual pay ranges with employees.

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 13, 2025

Shift4 faces CFO, board departures

The payment processor’s CFO will step down and join the board, while the company founder’s father said he will resign from the board.

By Patrick Cooley • Aug. 7, 2025

July earnings update: Boeing, UnitedHealth Group, Starbucks, Coca-Cola and BlackRock

Cathy Smith of Starbucks talks long-term cost structure, John Murphy of Coca-Cola focuses on margin expansion and Kim Kuryea of General Dynamics highlights record backlog and cash flow.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 6, 2025

Patreon’s new CFO Carlos Cabrera on risk, payments and AI

Cabrera said lessons from earthquake risk modeling and guidance from former Shopify leaders informed Patreon’s approach to growth, payments and a creator-driven future.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 2025

How Seismic’s CFO-CRO partnership sustains growth after profitability

CFO Evan Goldstein and CRO Hayden Stafford discuss how collaboration, accountability and shared metrics are driving Seismic’s next phase.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 4, 2025

Institute of Internal Auditors CFO on audit quality, setting standards and AI

Ann Cohen shares how evolving risks, emerging technology and strong internal audit partnerships impact her work and the changing dynamics of the audit function at large.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 1, 2025

Microsoft CFO calls for ‘intensity’ after strong Q4 earnings

In a leaked internal memo, CFO Amy Hood told employees that the year ahead will require “intensity, clarity and bold execution.”

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 1, 2025

Underutilized workforce capacity may be costing CFOs millions

New ActivTrak data shows widespread underperformance of workers, and CFO Jana Wilson explores how finance leaders can uncover hidden capacity and protect margins.

By Adam Zaki • July 31, 2025

25% of workers ‘very likely’ to seek a new job

It’s still an employers’ job market for now, but more employees may be getting restless in their roles, data suggests.

By David McCann • July 31, 2025

CFOs report increased influence on company-wide decisions

A recent survey by professional services firm RGP quantifies the ways the role of the finance chief is expanding.

By Dan Niepow • July 30, 2025

Siena Heights University settles whistleblower lawsuit with ex-CFO

Former CFO Debi Andrews and Siena Heights University have come to a settlement following her claims of being fired for exposing financial misconduct and being at the center of a smear campaign.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2025

Can cross-border mobility help solve talent retention issues?

As talent pressures linger, EY data suggests “evolved” mobility functions are delivering better outcomes and creating more ways to measure the return on moving people around the globe.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2025

US wage growth continues to slow

Research from hiring platform Indeed showed wage growth increasing by just 2.9% in June, down significantly from recent COVID-driven peaks.

By Dan Niepow • July 29, 2025

Riveron CFO Tony Ciotti on breaking barriers between finance and operations

The longtime operations leader and former Grant Thornton managing director explains the rise of the COFO and lessons learned from past financial crises.

By Dan Niepow • July 28, 2025

NASBA, AICPA give blessing to 120-hour CPA pathway

Similar to the planned changes in states across the country, the latest edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act includes an alternate pathway to the longstanding 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure. 

By Dan Niepow • July 25, 2025

The rise of solo business travel and its impact on costs

With fewer team off-sites and more one-on-one and small group meetings, business travel looks very different in 2025.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2025

How LegitScript’s CFO and CTO are building systems to scale smarter

CFO and COO Jaylene Kunze and CTO and CPO Tom Cook share how they align on ROI, business efficiency and hitting exit goals for private equity investors.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2025

The end of free office coffee? Tax changes, price hikes percolate

With bean prices soaring and tax deductions for office snacks set to disappear in 2026, finance teams may need to track growing coffee costs. 

By Adam Zaki • July 23, 2025

Legal, finance collaboration pivotal to business success — white paper

A report from the Association of Corporate Counsel aims to quantify the importance of good relationships between legal chiefs and CFOs.

By Dan Niepow • July 22, 2025

KPMG’s Atif Zaim on CFO challenges, leading with intention and the 150-hour rule

In part two of the conversation with KPMG’s new deputy chair and U.S. managing principal, Zaim discusses how today’s leaders must think beyond client delivery and internal development.

By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025

A two-part sit-down with KPMG’s Deputy Chair and US Managing Principal Atif Zaim

After officially taking the position on July 1, Zaim talked exclusively with CFO.com to discuss his previous time at KPMG, navigating the present and preparing for the future.

By Adam Zaki • July 18, 2025

Employers project flat salary budgets in 2026

In a Willis Towers Watson survey of U.S. companies, participants said they’re planning to increase salary budgets by 3.5% in 2026, the same as actual increases this year.

By Dan Niepow • July 18, 2025

58% of Gen Z workers say their job is a ‘situationship’

As job loyalty fades among younger workers, CFOs must evaluate how their organizations invest in and manage human capital.

By Adam Zaki • July 17, 2025

Tesla CFO named in bogus political filings tied to Elon Musk: Trial Balance

Unverified federal election filings that name Vaibhav Taneja as treasurer of the Musk-backed America Party highlight tensions around immigration and tech policy.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • July 7, 2025

8 ways CFOs can successfully onboard new employees

When new finance team members are onboarded effectively, there will be a stronger team dynamic, enhanced productivity and, as a result, reduced attrition.

By Steve McNally • July 7, 2025