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

Washington D.C.’s CFO warns of “disproportionate” impact of federal cuts as new $1B deficit looms

The U.S. capital’s finance leader says the impact of federal layoffs is making the district’s financial outlook grim, as he predicts a “mild recession” in fiscal year 2026.

By Adam Zaki • March 3, 2025

The next wave of payments: Speed, simplicity and going Big (with a capital B)

How fintech innovations are reshaping payments—and where Papaya Global fits into the big game.

Feb. 10, 2025

What finance leaders need to know for 2025

CFOs should become familiar with these trends and topics to minimize surprises and maximize leadership impact this year. 

By CFO.com Editorial Staff • Jan. 28, 2025

4 trends shaping the CFO’s technology agenda in 2025

As technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, here are the trends that should matter most to finance chiefs this year.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 23, 2025

34% of mid-market CFOs want to leave their job in 2025: study

Mid-market CFOs are feeling overwhelmed but are focusing on things like personal branding and consolidating tech stacks to make their jobs easier, according to data from The CFO Alliance.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2025

CFO Peer Audit: What does it take to be a great parent and CFO?

Finance leaders with kids share how they have been able to meet the demands of a CFO role while also being attentive to and active in their children’s lives.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 17, 2025

5 labor trends CFOs should be aware of in 2025

CPA certification changes, return-to-office initiatives, data leveraging, workforce collaboration and a roadmap to a CEO position will likely be on CFO radars this year.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 16, 2025

Collaborate or stagnate: 6 CFO trends for 2025

Throughout the year, finance leaders will navigate both their companies’ specific challenges and the changing dynamics of the CFO role by increasing finance’s impact across the organization.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 9, 2025

How DUDE Wipes’ CFO is preparing for 2025

Jeff Klimkowski shares his outlook on sustaining growth this year, providing finance chiefs with a real-life example of ways to balance demand and expansion.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 3, 2025

Soaring CFO compensation supplements high turnover: report

CFOs of publicly traded companies are experiencing an inverse relationship between their tenures and the value of their compensation packages, according to a new Datarails report.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 18, 2024

Despite lingering inflation, Fed rate cuts are expected in 2024’s final meeting

CFOs should be aware of the discrepancies and impact of recent CPI numbers indicating stagnant inflation and a new report from the New York Fed that says consumer confidence is at a five-year high.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 12, 2024

What CFOs should know about the state of the AI market

As the AI hype continues, finance leaders should evaluate the technology with a dose of skepticism.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 6, 2024

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

As bitcoin surges, SEC’s Gensler and Lizárraga announce departure plans

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s chair, and a commissioner, have both announced their departure plans for the upcoming year.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 22, 2024

Despite political turmoil, the Empire State’s business sector strikes back

New data from the New York Fed suggests the state’s business conditions are improving, despite the legal and ethical issues surrounding Governor Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

By Adam Zaki • Updated Sept. 26, 2024

Economic confidence in North America plummets

“The probability that the U.S. Federal Reserve begins easing monetary policy after the summer has increased, although inflation developments over coming months will be crucial.”

By David McCann • Aug. 13, 2024

Only 37% of CFOs have a positive short-term economic outlook: Report

However, the majority of CFOs say the the U.S. economy’s long-term economic outlook is positive. 

By Adam Zaki • May 1, 2024

CFO Outlook 2024: 5 Charts and Data Points to Watch

A handful of charts and data points that finance chiefs will want to monitor in 2024.

By Vincent Ryan • Jan. 18, 2024

2024 CFO Outlook Series

This annual series examines the biggest factors for finance chiefs heading into the new year.

By CFO Editorial Staff • Updated Feb. 26, 2024

2024 Workplace Outlook: Office Space, Remote Work, and AI

“Artificial intelligence will make significant traction in organizations in 2024 and will continue to reshape work processes for many departments and fields, in particular engineering, marketing, and finance,” said CFO Craig Gomulka of Komprise.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 12, 2024

A CFO Action Plan for 2024

Here are six business challenges and recommended CFO actions for 2024.

By Steve McNally • Jan. 11, 2024

4 Tax Policies to Watch in 2024

Several key items will top the tax agenda this year.

By Rema Serafi • Jan. 4, 2024

Optimizing in 2024: 4 CFO Growth Preparations

Focus on areas like performance analysis, the sales process, and customer incentives to prepare for an economy that presents opportunities for growth.

By Dayton Kellenberger • Jan. 2, 2024

4 Regulatory Developments to Follow in 2023

High levels of scrutiny and aggressive enforcement are what lawyers, executives, and regulators themselves expect CFOs will be up against in 2023. From the Public Company Accounting Standards Board to the Federal Trade Commission to the Securities and Exchange Commission, federal agencies want...

By Vincent Ryan • Jan. 31, 2023