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    Employers’ medical costs are up almost 6% this year

    Causes include a shortage of health care workers, the introduction of new specialty drugs and the consolidation of health care systems.

    By • Aug. 28, 2025
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    3 cybersecurity tips for finance chiefs

    As cyber attacks continue to mount, cybersecurity expert Daniel Tobok offers actionable steps for finance teams.

    By • Aug. 27, 2025
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    CFO says Massachusetts town asked him to engage in ‘unethical’ conduct

    Anthony Ansaldi, finance chief of the town of Concord, Massachusetts, has filed a whistleblower notice against the municipality.

    By • Aug. 26, 2025
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    Opinion

    How Trump’s tariffs trigger state tax bills most CFOs never see coming

    As companies adjust supply chains and pricing strategies in response to tariffs, they may inadvertently create a tax nexus in new states.

    By Glenn C. McCoy, Jr. • Aug. 26, 2025
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    iHerb CFO on managing cash at a global, multibillion-dollar business

    Mike Cody sits at the helm of one of the biggest online supplement sellers you’ve probably never heard of.

    By • Aug. 21, 2025
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    5 finance trends CFOs are watching in the rest of 2025

    Finance chiefs are bracing for more C-Suite collabs, more tariff talk and more tech questions.

    By • Aug. 15, 2025
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    Diploma plc CFO is out after a ‘lapse in judgment’

    The London-based products and services provider said finance chief Chris Davies has resigned after his behavior at a recent company event.

    By • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Opinion

    There’s never been a better time to invest in AI. The tax code backs you up

    For the first time in years, the tax code and the tech road map are aligned.

    By Dean Quiambao • Aug. 14, 2025
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    Growth in cybersecurity budget slows this year

    With foundational investments in place at most companies, the focus is shifting toward optimization of existing systems, a new study finds.

    By • Aug. 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    7 legal considerations for mitigating risk in AI implementation

    By proactively addressing data privacy, intellectual property and cybersecurity, finance professionals can mitigate legal exposure and unlock the full value of AI. 

    By Emily Burrows • Aug. 12, 2025
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    Fraud costs public companies an estimated 2.5% of revenue

    The impact of undetected or unreported fraud is greater than that of known fraud, a new ACFE survey finds.

    By • Aug. 6, 2025
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    97% of AI breach victims lacked access controls, IBM finds

    New research shows that AI adoption is outpacing security and governance, with 63% of firms that experienced a breach lacking formal AI governance policies.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    CFOs proactively deploy strategies to combat tariffs’ impact

    Amid a recent surge in pessimism, companies are moving quickly to tighten their supply chains and take other cost-saving measures.

    By • July 28, 2025
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    The IPO market may be back, but only for prepared CFOs

    CFOs looking to go public soon must nail forecasting, defend their most critical KPIs and incorporate pricing discipline in their offerings to succeed, says Armanino’s Dean Quiambao.

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Opinion

    Putting AI revenue potential in perspective

    AI holds immense potential, but realizing its true value demands a new level of financial discipline, precise metric alignment and robust risk management.

    By Ankit Chopra • July 23, 2025
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    Companies worldwide express lost confidence heading into Q3

    Optimism, as gauged by a Dun & Bradstreet Index, has fallen about 20% since late 2024.

    By • July 21, 2025
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    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 • July 17, 2025
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    US companies conduct a diverse attack on rising health care costs

    Strategies include abandoning high-deductible health plans, offering cost-effective resources like telemedicine and redesigning medical and drug benefits.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Opinion

    Growth mode: Key loan agreement provisions during an acquisition

    Here’s how CFOs can collaborate with legal counsel to anticipate pressure points during a potential acquisition.

    By Katie Smalley • July 16, 2025
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    Canadian cannabis firm terminates CFO ‘without cause’

    Canopy Growth, which is facing a class action lawsuit from investors, has ended Judy Hong’s tenure as finance chief.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Mounting external concerns confront health care CFOs

    While health systems and health plans fret about this year’s revenue and profits, external factors like regulatory and trade policy changes are even greater worries.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    CFO confidence experienced a sharp drop in Q2

    Deloitte reports the second-largest quarterly drop in finance chiefs’ optimism within the last four years.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Opinion

    9 steps for CFOs to build a future-focused finance organization

    The current macroeconomic environment has created uncertainty for businesses, and finance leaders must act decisively to address risks and ensure agility.

    By Sid Basu • July 8, 2025
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    M&A is up year to date. Will that last?

    Bain research touts modest growth in transactions so far this year and suggests a brighter future for dealmakers, but many questions remain.

    By • July 2, 2025
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    CFO targeted in ‘scorched earth’ cyberattack by Scattered Spider: Trial Balance

    On a four-day hacking spree, hackers hijacked cloud admin rights, impersonated staff to block the company’s response and erased firewalls on their way out.

    By , • June 30, 2025