CFOs, investors diverge on near-term economic prospects

A new survey by New York consulting firm Teneo shows marked differences in opinion about economic conditions over the rest of the year.

By Dan Niepow • June 26, 2025

Tariff-worried CFOs face poorest outlook as price hikes may fall short — Duke-Fed survey

Price increases outpace sales expectations among CFOs who are concerned about tariffs, leading to negative real revenue growth projections for those firms.

By Adam Zaki • June 25, 2025

CFOs slash profit forecasts by 22% as economy triggers concern

Pessimism about the U.S. economy and its impact on this year’s demands and goals is worrying CFOs, according to new data from Grant Thornton.

By Adam Zaki • June 18, 2025

A third of business leaders are pausing M&A deals over tariff uncertainty

Research by PwC suggests a slowdown in mergers and acquisitions for the remainder of 2025.

By Dan Niepow • June 18, 2025

US investors’ near-term optimism dips on tariffs

But they remain bullish for economic prospects beyond 18 months, according to new research by KPMG.

By Dan Niepow • June 12, 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

Ransomware attacks pile up in disturbing trend

Extortion attempts leap by 46% over a recent six-month period, with manufacturing and construction sectors bearing the brunt.

By David McCann • June 11, 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

U.S. economic policy slows down PE buyers

A sharp falloff in deal counts and valuations during April suggests a cloudy near future for private equity deals.

By David McCann • June 10, 2025

Tariffs prompt raft of corporate finance responses

Companies scramble to renegotiate with suppliers, raise prices and de-risk by prioritizing U.S. business.

By David McCann • June 9, 2025

One in five finance leaders say the US is already in a recession

A second-quarter economic outlook survey by the AICPA shows lingering concerns about the effects of tariffs.

By Dan Niepow • June 6, 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

How proactive compliance can help strengthen a firm’s reputation

The recent OKX case highlights a new era of regulatory enforcement in crypto, making proactive, tech-enabled compliance essential for minimizing risk and preserving reputation.

By Lang Leonard • May 21, 2025

Payments fraud remains rampant despite corporate vigilance

Companies are barely keeping up with fraudsters’ growing technological prowess.

By David McCann • May 14, 2025

Accountant shortage puts CFOs in the ‘hot seat’

Worried about how to maintain finance-department operations, many look ahead to generative AI for an assist.

By David McCann • May 8, 2025

82% of finance and tax leaders expect increased public tax disclosure in 2-3 years

As regulators worldwide push for greater tax transparency, CFOs face mounting pressure to prepare for complex disclosures and external assurance.

By Adam Zaki • May 6, 2025

Centering risk governance to safeguard growth

Robust risk governance is essential for building resilience and protecting companies from emerging threats.

By Steve Gallucci • April 28, 2025

Understanding the CFO’s role in AI adoption

As companies prioritize cost efficiency, CFOs have become central to AI adoption, expanding their traditional role of evaluating investments to include emerging technologies.

By Jim Caci • April 24, 2025

Steps to prepare for tariff volatility and a possible restructuring wave

Businesses previously buoyed by easy credit and low interest rates now face tightening liquidity, higher borrowing costs and strained supply chains.

By David Dragich • April 22, 2025

Can Trump oust Powell? Court cases may shift precedent: Trial Balance

As Trump signals interest in removing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the Supreme Court is revisiting a 90-year-old precedent on limits to presidential power over agency heads.

By Adam Zaki • April 21, 2025

Why intoxicating hemp is a growing threat to regulated cannabis businesses

Though the business around hemp-based cannabis is growing, the lighter regulatory scrutiny of these products is creating challenges for those trying to follow the rules.

By Adam Zaki • April 18, 2025

The cost-benefit of rescheduling cannabis

Cannabis accountants say rescheduling will remove the accounting headache of 280E, but cannabis attorneys say the move creates a litigious opportunity for Big Pharma to step in.

By Adam Zaki • April 18, 2025

What 25 years of corporate scandals reveal about company resilience

A review of 58 corporate scandals over the past quarter-century reveals that only 24% of them caused company failures.

By David McCann • April 16, 2025

4 steps for CFOs to mitigate tariff risk

CFOs can safeguard their organizations against tariff-related risks by taking preventative measures to adapt quickly to changes in demand and regulatory status. 

By Vivek Saxena • April 16, 2025

A CFO’s guide to IP litigation, inspired by UGG’s trademark battle

A legal battle over the UGG trademark highlights how intellectual property disputes can carry financial consequences, especially for smaller companies facing larger competitors.

By Adam Zaki • April 11, 2025