Checkr CFO Naeem Ishaq’s lessons from working with Block’s Jack Dorsey and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar

The background check provider's CFO talks about the impact of powerful leadership, providing AI training for the entire company and the CFO's role in fundraising.

By Adam Zaki • March 13, 2025

Cloud computing’s tax challenge — What CFOs need to know about Infrastructure as a Service

As IaaS becomes increasingly central to business operations — from AI development to routine data storage — getting the tax treatment right is crucial. 

By Winston Post • March 13, 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.

By CFO.com staff

Less than a third of companies follow AI adoption best practices

However, larger companies with over $500 million in annual revenue are significantly more likely, according to McKinsey’s latest report.

By Adam Zaki • March 12, 2025

Why EY’s Myles Corson stresses the importance of a financial foundation

Corson discusses the evolving role of the CFO, the importance of communication during technology transformations and offers advice to young accountants.

By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2025

Navigating the evolving enterprise risk landscape — Key oversight skills for finance teams

By proactively addressing potential risks, firms can enhance their resilience, foster innovation and maintain a competitive edge in an increasingly volatile market.

By Tom Hood • March 11, 2025

The M&A market may spike this year, but weighty challenges loom

Global management consultancy McKinsey expresses cautious optimism about the climate for deals.

By David McCann • March 11, 2025

8 most overhyped corporate buzzwords of 2025

Fast follow, big data and AI-powered lead the list of the most commonly used business and technology terms, many of which CFOs already use.

By Adam Zaki • March 10, 2025

How Wajeeha Ahmed plans to make a splash as Bevi’s first CFO

The smart water cooler and dispenser provider has hired the former CFO of Vice Media, Barstool Sports and Hungryroot to help drive long-term profitable growth.

By Adam Zaki • March 7, 2025

CPA society leaders reiterate 150-hour pathway is not going away

As states explore alternative CPA licensure pathways, CPA society representatives addressed the misconception that they want to remove the 150-hour requirement during a recent webinar.

By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2025

JMAN Group CFO Richard Cowen on building a future-ready finance function

The private equity data provider’s finance chief talks about finishing the onboarding process, preparing the finance team for modernization and private equity’s interest in public accounting.

By Adam Zaki • March 6, 2025

Solving the tariff puzzle: A call to action for businesses

Here’s how businesses can better prepare for the uncertainties of the current trade environment and position themselves for success. 

By Andrew Siciliano • March 6, 2025

February earnings update: Palantir, Eli Lilly, Walmart, Lemonade and more

MicroStrategy’s Andrew Kang talks about bitcoin holdings, Krispy Kreme’s Jeremiah Ashukian discusses business model changes and Lemonade’s Tim Bixby shares growth stats.

By Adam Zaki • March 5, 2025

Boosting efficiency in accounts receivable processing: Metric of the Month

Tracking your total cost to process accounts receivable per $1,000 in revenue can translate into time and money savings.

By Perry D. Wiggins • March 5, 2025

Liability management exercises: A bridge to stability or a costly detour to restructuring?

For companies facing debt challenges, understanding when and how to deploy LMEs versus pursuing more comprehensive solutions is a critical strategic decision.

By David Dragich and Gene Kohut • March 4, 2025

Washington D.C.’s CFO warns of “disproportionate” impact of federal cuts as new $1B deficit looms

The U.S. capital’s finance leader says the impact of federal layoffs is making the district’s financial outlook grim, as he predicts a “mild recession” in fiscal year 2026.

By Adam Zaki • March 3, 2025

Pershing Square’s Bill Ackman calls out Warren Buffett’s operational approach: Trial Balance

Ackman said he hopes to build “a modern Berkshire Hathaway," and expressed confidence in Buffett’s successor’s ability to help the company shed some of its legacy philosophies.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • March 3, 2025

The office-space market remains in a post-pandemic malaise

Expensive building leases are declining as companies increasingly prefer smaller, flexible spaces with shorter lease terms.

By David McCann • March 3, 2025

Mercedes-Benz China plans to cut 10-15% of finance and sales jobs, report says

As the Chinese auto manufacturing sector ramps up, Mercedes-Benz China plans to cut 25% of its workforce by 2027 amid cost cuts and a slowdown in electric vehicle production.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 28, 2025

How the CFO of Luke’s Lobster pries open the claws gripping his working capital

Steve Song, CFO of one of the largest lobster buyers, processors and restaurant operators in the U.S., discusses his industry's unique working capital structure, forecasting, capital access and more.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 27, 2025

Gen Z’s financial approach includes salary transparency, sports gambling and average pay

A new survey about young people’s approach to finance, combined with comments from OnlyFans’ CFO and leaders in investing, suggests Gen Z’s financial philosophy is somewhat unprecedented.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 26, 2025

92% of CFOs plan to boost sustainability spending

A majority of companies expect to allocate more than 2% of revenue to sustainability initiatives this year.

By David McCann • Feb. 26, 2025

How USA Hockey CFO Kelly Mahncke is securing the sport’s future

The nonprofit CFO talks about what KPIs she tracks, the impact of the Olympics on the organization's revenue, private equity's emergence in junior hockey and more. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 25, 2025

The essential guide to thriving as a CFO

Succeeding as a CFO requires balancing unique strengths, addressing organizational gaps and maintaining a deep understanding of the company's economic fundamentals.

By Eric Russell • Feb. 25, 2025

6 takeaways from Warren Buffett’s latest investor letter

The 94-year-old Berkshire Hathaway chairman highlighted his successor’s readiness, the innate nature of business sense and reiterated his longtime stance on EBITDA.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 24, 2025

Microsoft makes major changes to its AI infrastructure plans, analyst says: Trial Balance

The company is cutting AI data center spending on the heels of a podcast discussion with its CEO, Satya Nadella, around the challenges of AI’s growth model.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Feb. 24, 2025