AICPA president’s warning to the CPA profession: Trial Balance

Speaking at an event last week, Mark Koziel said the CPA profession faces pressure from policy shifts, regulation changes and evolving expectations inside the industry.

By Adam Zaki , Lauren Muskett • Jan. 26, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 23

Michelin appoints a new finance chief, Ember LifeSciences hires an Amgen exec as CFO and Symplr’s former chief financial officer joins AuditBoard. 

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 23, 2026

How a manufacturing CFO views technology and automation

As the longtime finance chief of Wisconsin-based manufacturer Sentry Equipment, David Ring shares his thoughts on employee ownership, labor challenges and the latest artificial intelligence push.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 22, 2026

Figure CFO on successfully navigating a modern IPO

Macrina Kgil explains how investor expectations, automation and scaling finance shape life after the company’s recent IPO.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 21, 2026

The role finance will play in the Savannah Bananas’ 2026 season

As the Banana Ball World Tour continues, the team’s finance function, led by Dr. Tim Naddy, is focused on systems, talent and execution.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 16, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 16

Paramount Skydance names a permanent CFO amid Warner Bros. acquisition attempts, Wynn Resorts promotes an insider to the top finance spot and Yale University’s finance chief is set to retire in June.

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 16, 2026

College football has a new position to fill: CFO

The national title game isn’t amateur anymore, and neither is the business behind it. Here are five reasons why CFOs will play a major part in the change.

By Jason Hershman • Jan. 16, 2026

Bill CFO Rohini Jain’s journey to the C-suite

Jain shares her career path, which spans roles at some of the world’s largest organizations, including PayPal and GE.

By Sandra Beckwith • Jan. 15, 2026

What changes most for CFOs when they become CEOs?

After reaching the top job, CFOs who became CEOs reflect on the transition, their responsibilities and what execution really requires.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 9, 2026

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Jan. 9

Marqeta names a former Stripe exec as CFO, the University of North Carolina Athletics promoted its controller to finance chief and Loop Industries names a new CFO. 

By Lauren Muskett • Jan. 9, 2026

The writings of Andy Burt

This collection gathers the editor’s notes from Andy Burt, the former managing director of CFO.com, who passed away at the end of 2025. Written with clarity and restraint, his notes focused on defining his perspective on the life that surrounds finance and accounting. He shared how he th...

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 9, 2026

How finance transformation is becoming a people problem

A new collection of data from the Controllers Council suggests CFOs face new people pressures as automation rises.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 8, 2026

7 finance trends CFOs can’t ignore in 2026

Finance chiefs are entering the year facing new pressures around talent, tax policy, capital allocation and risk.

By Adam Zaki , Dan Niepow • Jan. 8, 2026

Chicago CFO to depart after city OKs $16.6B budget for 2026

Jill Jaworski, the city’s finance chief since May 2023, is taking a similar job at Chicago’s Navy Pier tourist attraction starting in early February.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 7, 2026

FloQast CFO on why the demand for accountants is ‘skyrocketing’

Even as companies explore new forms of automation, they’re still on the hunt for accounting talent, says Razzak Jallow.

By Dan Niepow • Jan. 5, 2026

How Bevi’s CFO turned the tap on $100M of annual revenue

Wajeeha Ahmed, the water dispenser maker’s first finance chief, says that sharing financial performance with employees helps drive impact.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 22, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 19

S&P Global names a Booz Allen exec as CFO of its planned mobility spinoff, Marathon Petroleum hires a new finance chief and Cardlytics will bring back its former CFO. 

By Lauren Muskett • Dec. 19, 2025

The 6 a.m. CFO: How Riveron’s Tony Ciotti starts his day

Ciotti discusses the importance of pivoting when plans change unexpectedly, how he leaves time in his day for critical thinking and the personal mementos that fill his workspace. 

By CFO.com editorial staff • Dec. 18, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 12

ExxonMobil’s CFO to retire due to health reasons, Workiva appoints a former Workday exec as finance chief, and Dropbox’s chief financial officer to step down.

By Lauren Muskett • Dec. 12, 2025

How Xactly’s CFO applies psychology in the C-suite

Jason Godley combines deep finance experience with applied positive psychology principles to become a stronger leader and business partner.  

By Sandra Beckwith • Dec. 11, 2025

John Glasgow on what’s fueling the heat behind Campfire

The dual CEO and CFO explains how buyers drove the platform’s funding strategy, why some CFOs still question newer ERPs and how he manages the demands of rapid growth with a young family at home.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 9, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CFO to retire in 2027

Marc Hamburg has been finance chief at the giant holding company throughout many prominent acquisitions, including its purchase of Geico and BNSF Railway.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 8, 2025

CFOs On the Move: Week ending Dec. 5

Gitlab names a former Salesforce exec as finance chief, OneStream’s CFO is stepping down and Texas Roadhouse appoints a new chief financial officer. 

By Lauren Muskett • Dec. 5, 2025

Workers less happy, more informed with company benefits

A new global survey from WTW found that 84% of respondents are “well informed” about their benefits but only 61% are satisfied with them.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025

Templafy’s Cynthia Stephens on why tech CFOs need flexibility

The finance chief shares what she’s learned over nearly three decades leading financials for tech companies, including Amazon Web Services.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025