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 Dan Niepow • Aug. 14, 2025

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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Tax policy shifts: What CFOs need to know to stay ahead

Discover how evolving tax policies are creating new opportunities and challenges for CFOs.

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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 David McCann • Aug. 13, 2025

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

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 David McCann • Aug. 6, 2025

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 David McCann • Aug. 4, 2025

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 David McCann • July 28, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • July 25, 2025

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

Companies worldwide express lost confidence heading into Q3

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

By David McCann • July 21, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • July 17, 2025

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 David McCann • July 16, 2025

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

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 Dan Niepow • July 11, 2025

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 David McCann • July 11, 2025

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 Dan Niepow • July 9, 2025

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

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 Dan Niepow • July 2, 2025

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 Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • June 30, 2025

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