After a deal value surge in 2025, CFOs should brace for a split M&A market

Early data from Deloitte’s 2026 M&A Trends Survey shows rising optimism for dealmaking next year despite flat volume and mixed economic signals.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 3, 2025

Hidden delays that slow payments and strain cash flow: Metric of the Month

How tracking invoice-to-payment cycle time can improve cash flow strategy.

By Perry D. Wiggins • Dec. 3, 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

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

Elon Musk’s economic predictions may carry major CFO implications: Trial Balance

Musk sees a future where AI reshapes work and productivity, predicting rapid deflation, talent scarcity and a world where working will be optional.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Dec. 1, 2025

Faced with a skills shortage, CFOs prioritize AI and data analysis

New data suggests technology is redefining what it means to be a finance professional.

By David McCann • Dec. 1, 2025

Despite incoming holiday layoffs, CFO bonuses are likely safe

New data shows almost a third of companies will implement layoffs before year's end, while most will still preserve the funds to keep executive bonuses in place.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2025

NYCPA CEO Calvin Harris Jr. on New York’s new CPA pathway

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval of the state’s 120-hour pathway marks its first major shift in CPA licensure in more than a decade. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2025

Making the shift from the C-suite to the boardroom

Board service requires a redefined role, a fresh mindset and a reorientation of relationships.

By Karen Jaw-Madson • Nov. 25, 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

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

Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO appeals 19-year sentence as impermissible

William Smith’s legal team says the judge relied on invalid considerations like political corruption and “white flight” in Detroit when sentencing the former finance chief.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 21, 2025

CFOs netted average of $8.4M in benefits via change in control pacts this year

A new report by Alvarez & Marsal details average benefits paid to leaders across a variety of companies in the S&P 1500. 

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 20, 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 optimism around AI rises as adoption levels off

Gartner research suggests a pause in AI adoption is giving CFOs room to learn from early pilots and build confidence.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 19, 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

How CFOs can integrate AI without overloading their teams

Sustainable AI transformation means knowing when to pause, not just accelerate.

By Swetha Pandiri • Nov. 19, 2025

9 takeaways from the Finance and Accounting Technology Expo

Topics of discussion included AI skepticism, ERP cleanup, shifting CFO talent demands and the future value of the CPA credential.

By Adam Zaki • 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

Finance execs pivot plans due to volatile economy

Ninety-eight percent of respondents in a recent survey said changes are required, with many focused on spending cuts, hiring freezes and building cash reserves.

By David McCann • Nov. 17, 2025

MIT and Ohio State academics say CFOs should avoid AI overreliance

Ohio State’s Ayanna Howard and MIT’s Renée Richardson Gosline suggest finance chiefs stay focused on communication and critical thinking amid AI rollouts. 

By Adam Zaki • 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

Marketing icon Seth Godin on why most CFOs don’t take the ‘C’ seriously

The former Yahoo VP and marketing icon from the dot-com era talks about AI, risk and how CFOs can lead with confidence and creativity.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 13, 2025