AI fraud-detection tools require human oversight: report

Finance leaders worry about the potential to misuse AI internally, given the prevalence of external fraud attacks.

By David McCann • Dec. 5, 2025

Luxury EV maker Lucid Motors sidesteps US tariffs at Saudi plant

CFO Taoufiq Boussaid says the company plans to manufacture its next-generation line of midsize vehicles at a plant in Saudi Arabia, where it can circumvent high tariffs on Chinese parts.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 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

Audit slams shuttered Eastern Gateway Community College for ‘derelict accounting’

A state-issued report questioned millions in spending and detailed voluminous recordkeeping and process issues in the troubled Ohio college’s final years.

By Ben Unglesbee • Dec. 3, 2025

How Astellas’ CFO weighs cash management, leadership and ‘nomikai’ culture

Atsushi Kitamura shares how the Japanese pharma firm is tightening cash discipline, preparing for transformation and adapting to the country's changing work culture.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 2, 2025

If you talk to AI more than your CPA, you’ve got a problem

Here are six signs your tax adviser might be holding you back. 

By Dean Quiambao • Dec. 2, 2025

Treasury practitioners slow to adopt modern cash management and fraud prevention tools

Leaders of treasury departments recognize today’s robust systems could make a significant difference, but they are challenged to get their reports on the same page.

By David McCann • Nov. 25, 2025

New Jersey nonprofit’s ex-CFO gets 8 years in state prison

Colleen Witten, the former finance chief of Occupational Training Center Services of Burlington County, also must pay back $2.58 million in restitution to the organization.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 24, 2025

Cybersecurity efforts and generative AI usage top internal auditors’ risk list

Both areas are hampered by a shortage of expert talent, research finds.

By David McCann • Nov. 24, 2025

5 capabilities that differentiate high-efficiency organizations

Companies seek the optimal formula for maintaining resilience, as a capacity for adapting to disruptions is strongly tied to a company's overall efficiency.

By David McCann • Nov. 21, 2025

How Aaron Wilkins is taking nonprofit CFO skills to entrepreneurship

The former CFO of Human-I-T discusses starting his own business, how his CFO acumen helped propel his career and which tech companies delivered on ROI.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 20, 2025

CFO Alliance develops new processes for finance to quantify what’s often qualitative

The group’s “Project Greenlight” guide is designed to provide actionable steps for CFOs to take at a time of rapid change and uncertainty.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 19, 2025

Connecticut software firm’s ex-CFO charged with wire fraud

Prosecutors allege that Pamela Aguilar, who pleaded not guilty to charges, stole as much as $700,000 from her former employer.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 18, 2025

Data-quality and system-integration challenges hamper midsize firms

CFOs say financial planning, forecasting and operational monitoring are the areas most affected by weak data. 

By David McCann • Nov. 18, 2025

Tariff talk is dropping in earnings calls, but investors still have questions

Even as mentions of the word “tariff” have declined on Fortune 100 earnings calls, three experts with business advisory firm Riveron emphasized the importance of clear communication with investors. “Stay silent at your own risk,” said one.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 18, 2025

Former software firm CFO convicted of wire fraud

Nevin Shetty faces up to 20 years in prison for funneling more than $35 million from his former employer to a cryptocurrency platform. Defense attorneys are seeking an appeal.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 14, 2025

Holiday party vibes go from Bah! Humbug! to bottom-line booster

A year after many workers skipped company festivities, new ezCater data shows rising party budgets and attendance.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 14, 2025

As airfares increase, companies ‘squeezing as much as possible’ out of business trips

Leaders are consolidating business trips as the costs of both domestic and international flights rise, according to recent data compiled by a Flight Centre Travel Group subsidiary.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 12, 2025

US firms show renewed interest in foreign currency accounts

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, bank accounts that allow customers to hold deposits in foreign currencies seem to be gaining traction.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 7, 2025

CFOs juggle a crush of competing priorities

Profit is top of mind for a plurality of finance chiefs, but most are emphasizing something else.

By David McCann • Nov. 7, 2025

OpenAI CFO’s on-stage gaffe illustrates perils of public speaking

Sarah Friar confirmed to a Wall Street Journal editor that the company was seeking a federal “backstop” to finance chips, only to walk back the comment less than 24 hours later.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 6, 2025

How CFOs can protect the business as big bankruptcies rise

Having a proactive system for identifying early signs of customer distress is essential to protect your cash flow, limit losses and avoid disruption. 

By David Dragich • Nov. 4, 2025

Leaders of Miami investment firm face securities charges

777 Partners Co-Founder Joshua Wander and CFO Damien Alfalla are named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

By Dan Niepow • Oct. 27, 2025

‘A quiet alarm bell going off’: Job-based family coverage hits $27K annually

Premium increases are outpacing wage growth and general inflation at a time of intense focus on healthcare affordability, according to new research from KFF.

By Rebecca Pifer Parduhn • Oct. 23, 2025

Exposure to cyberattacks plagues asset management industry

Investment management executives fear loss of clients, disrupted operations and financial fraud, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Omega Systems.

By David McCann • Oct. 22, 2025