43% of CFOs say half of business travel could be replaced by virtual meetings

While most CFOs are still approving travel requests, many also question their value and ROI given how widespread virtual business has become.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2025

A CFO exit interview with Kajima Building & Designs’ Bona Allen

After more than 40 years in finance and over a decade in his most recent CFO role, Allen reflects on leadership, legacy and what comes next.

By Adam Zaki • July 2, 2025

Rising costs re-emerge as companies’ top benefits issue

With U.S. employers’ medical tab expected to climb by more than 10% this year, they’re more aggressively making plan changes.

By David McCann • June 23, 2025

Most middle-market CFOs are making at least $350K a year

Base salaries tend to increase at bigger companies, though there are notable similarities in bonus structures, according to new research by executive search firm JM Search.

By Dan Niepow • June 20, 2025

Are defined benefit plans back? Half of CFOs are now using them

Some CFOs managing defined benefit plans are choosing to maintain them after years of phaseouts, with some even exploring ways to bring them back.

By Adam Zaki • June 12, 2025

What CFOs should take away from the Ames v. Ohio decision

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling eliminates the concept of reverse discrimination and changes how majority-group status is treated in bias claims.

By Adam Zaki • June 10, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery CFO to head cable division in planned split

The media giant plans to divide itself into two publicly traded companies, one overseeing streaming and the other overseeing cable networks.

By Dan Niepow • June 9, 2025

70% of companies now cover GLP-1s for weight loss

Although coverage restrictions remain in place, the trendiness of weight loss drugs may be creating a growing cost concern for CFOs.

By Adam Zaki • June 4, 2025

Many Americans unlikely to quit over RTO mandates

More than half of respondents in a recent survey by recruiting firm Randstad said they won’t leave their jobs if asked to return to the office at least three days a week.

By Dan Niepow • June 4, 2025

Balancing strategic tradeoffs and leadership transparency during challenging transformations

Transparent communication around cost-cutting decisions is vital for preserving employee morale, productivity and culture.

By Annie Peabody • June 3, 2025

Financial transparency as a strategic advantage for CFOs

When delivered with consistency and clarity, transparency can transform company culture, drive better decision making and empower employees to think like owners.

By Michael Paull • May 29, 2025

Why external workforce payments need one global standard

Fragmented payments are slowing global teams. Here's how CFOs can fix it.

May 27, 2025

The corporate work week grows even longer

Executives average more than 50 hours per week, and relatively few employees still work only 40 hours.

By David McCann • May 21, 2025

NYC leads return-to-office as hybrid work increases: Trial Balance

Placer.ai’s April 2025 Office Index shows continued recovery in office foot traffic, with New York City leading the rebound.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • May 19, 2025

Global workforce shrank by 4.15% in 2024

Even AI roles experienced a sharp 15% year-over-year decline as hiring dynamics in the space matured.

By David McCann • May 19, 2025

Companies bet on internal hires and first-timers as CFO turnover rises in Q1

More than half of the finance chiefs hired in this year’s first quarter were promoted internally or were first-time CFOs, according to new data from Russell Reynolds.

By Adam Zaki • May 15, 2025

NASBA and AICPA approve model legislation for CPA licensure

The revised Uniform Accountancy Act introduces a third pathway to CPA licensure and modernizes mobility rules to help states address accounting talent concerns.

By Adam Zaki • May 15, 2025

CFOs pull back on raises with a 29% drop in compensation growth plans

New data from Gartner shows CFOs are much less likely to give out large compensation increases this year than they were previously.

By Adam Zaki • May 14, 2025

Only 51% of finance leaders say new grads are job-ready

According to OneStream data, the growing AI skills gap is affecting workforce readiness, with young men and women taking vastly different approaches to new technology. 

By Adam Zaki • May 13, 2025

Former Tyson Foods CFO returns as board member despite past incidents: Trial Balance

The meat producer has announced that two of the chairman's children, including former CFO John R. Tyson who has a history of legal troubles, will join the company's board of directors.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • May 12, 2025

Why longevity illiteracy among employees may turn into a problem for CFOs

Most employees expect long retirements but have little idea how to budget for them, creating challenges for CFOs allocating to benefits and retirement programs.

By Adam Zaki • May 7, 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

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

Fundrise CFO Alison Staloch talks home affordability and Gen Z’s investing trends

Staloch explains how the real estate investment platform targets high-demand housing markets and is betting on long-term rental growth as affordability challenges linger.

By Adam Zaki • 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