Study suggests DEI may escalate workplace hostility and racial bias

New data from the Network Contagion Research Institute and Rutgers University suggest those preconditioned with DEI narratives are more likely to accuse others of unwarranted bias.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

Most Americans say a salary of $270K deems financial success

However, Gen Z’s expectations are far higher at almost $600K, according to a new survey from Empower that reveals major differences in generational compensation expectations. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2024

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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

Cultivating the CFO-CHRO partnership to drive business performance

A strong partnership between the finance and human resources functions yields measurable benefits across the organization. 

By Isabelle Wang • Nov. 26, 2024

Among CFO priorities, profitability is up, cybersecurity is down

Boards and investors are turning up the heat on finance chiefs to boost the bottom line.

By David McCann • Nov. 21, 2024

How CFOs can drive growth amid geopolitical uncertainty

CFOs who embrace a geostrategy will have more confidence to guide their companies to success.

By Courtney Rickert McCaffrey, Oliver Jones and Witold Henisz • Nov. 21, 2024

End-of-year tech health check: How to optimize your financial systems

As the year ends, CFOs should focus on these key areas to ensure a smooth close process and improve operational performance. 

By Alanna Abreu • Nov. 20, 2024

Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, but CFO says progress is being made

The Defense Department said it's still unable to track its nearly trillion-dollar budget but remains on track to pass an audit by 2028.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 19, 2024

FP&A software implementation more than doubled in 2024

FP&A solutions are a top priority among CFOs, with 56% labeling such technology as extremely important, according to a new Datarails report.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 13, 2024

How data and analytics drive CFO decision-making in tight times

Finance leaders who can effectively harness the power of data are better positioned to meet today’s challenges and drive maximum value.

By Jeff Bronaugh • Nov. 12, 2024

How CFOs can elevate finance business partnering

Here’s how finance chiefs can be better finance business partners and what they can do to elevate this skill with their finance teams.

By Edwin Ang • Nov. 7, 2024

92% of companies have experienced financial loss due to a deepfake

Deepfake fraud attempts have taken form in both audio and video format at an increasing rate, according to new data from Regula.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 6, 2024

CFO-CIO collaboration: How to safeguard operations during the holiday season

Here are the top challenges for financial operations systems this season and strategies to protect year-end close operations during the busy holiday season.

By Sumit Johar • Nov. 5, 2024

CFOs lukewarm on reaching climate targets

A majority of finance leaders have doubts that their company’s sustainability goals are achievable.

By David McCann • Oct. 30, 2024

How CFOs can help ensure strong customer experiences

By acting as both advisors and advocates, CFOs can ensure that customer-centric initiatives are financially viable and aligned with the company’s long-term goals.

By Bryan Jones • Oct. 29, 2024

5 expectations for the Finance and Accounting Technology Expo

The inaugural event features speakers such as Daymond John of “Shark Tank,” Nick Araco Jr. of the CFO Alliance, Anthony Rose of Kapitus and Dr. Tim Naddy of the Savannah Bananas.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 28, 2024

78% of employees have felt effects of “lunchflation”

According to recent data from ezCater, the rising costs of lunch impacted employees in 2024 — possibly providing an opportunity for those who are looking to push a future return to office initiative.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 23, 2024

Navigating M&A in a complex landscape: What CFOs should know

As CFOs look ahead to 2025, they must be prepared to navigate an environment shaped by political, economic and technological forces.

By Todd Albright • Oct. 23, 2024

HSBC names first woman CFO amid restructuring

The bank is simplifying its business into four spheres and has tapped its chief risk and compliance officer, Pam Kaur, to become its next finance chief.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Oct. 22, 2024

Urgent call for CFOs: Strengthen operational resilience now or face regulatory and cybersecurity fallout

CFOs must integrate operational resilience into broader risk management strategies, here's why.

Oct. 21, 2024

Stress grips 88% of finance staffers

Rapidly shifting business priorities and new demands are turning up the heat on finance teams.

By David McCann • Oct. 17, 2024

79% of CFOs expect net profit growth in 2025

Though only half said they are confident in their business’s ability to meet goals for increased demand, according to Grant Thornton.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 16, 2024

6 ways CFOs can inspire trust

In honor of Global Ethics Day, here’s how CFOs can inspire trust within their team and throughout the organization.

By Steve McNally • Oct. 16, 2024

Jamie Dimon warns of geopolitical risks on US economy

International conflict, global supply chain dependency, rising national debt and domestic political uncertainty are bubbling the U.S. economic cauldron, according to JPMorgan's CEO.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 15, 2024

How CFOs can drive a culture of shared financial accountability

Financial prudence and operational efficiency are parallel goals best achieved through shared accountability and partnership to help drive organizational success.

By Rahul Swali, Dr. Emma Sarro and Dr. Laura Cassiday • Oct. 15, 2024

Accounting is no longer just accounting: Intuit CFO Sandeep Aujla

Aujla talks about his growth within the company, growing pressure around technology’s ROI and the “fallacy” of work-life balance.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 10, 2024