Why contract disposition may be the CFO’s most overlooked lever

Mergers and acquisitions present a unique chance to reduce costs by reviewing existing contracts. Yet, few organizations take full advantage of this opportunity.

By Nate Buniva • 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

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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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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

Zeta CFO Chris Greiner on risk, forecasting and public speaking

Greiner explains why his biggest lessons about finance came from working outside of it — and how that fuels a real-time, data-driven strategy today.

By Adam Zaki • April 17, 2025

Only 4% of finance leaders say firms are ‘maturing and scaling’ generative AI use

However, executives across business functions overwhelmingly characterized their companies as at least moving forward with generative AI initiatives. 

By David McCann • April 17, 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

The CFO’s guide to an effective delegation of authority policy

These five practices help make DOA policies more effective and ensure alignment with the business.

By Kelley Pruetz • April 15, 2025

The science, art and soul of being a CFO beyond the spreadsheet

Effective financial leadership blends science, art and soul. Here’s how each has helped develop Ogilvy's global CFO’s leadership style.

By Stacey Ryan-Cornelius • April 15, 2025

Generative AI hasn’t yet found its strategic footing, board members say

Only 16% of companies have integrated the content-creation technology into their strategy, according to directors.

By David McCann • April 14, 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

Capri CFO’s exit for Macy’s adds a twist to Prada’s Versace acquisition

Thomas Edwards’ move to Macy’s during the Prada-Versace deal highlights how M&A can reshape finance leadership paths.

By Adam Zaki • April 11, 2025

Workday’s CFO Zane Rowe on how technology is transforming decision making

Rowe discusses the lingering narrative of the evolving role of the CFO, how he embraces change and how technology has impacted his professional and personal life.

By Adam Zaki • April 10, 2025

Growing uncertainty stalls expected M&A comeback

Recent strong economic signals have given way to a lower appetite for risk among buyers amid the current trade wars.

By David McCann • April 10, 2025

54% of employees say they’re ‘quiet cracking’

The newest quiet labor trend is slowly eroding workplace productivity and is likely going unnoticed by many companies until it’s too late.

By Adam Zaki • April 9, 2025

55% of CFOs say poor cloud network performance has ‘stunted’ operations

Finance chiefs are more frustrated than other executives with the performance of their cloud networks, but a new survey says "platformization" may be the solution.

By Adam Zaki • April 9, 2025

Stressed about tariffs? Here’s how to financially model their impact

By relying on data-driven analysis rather than intuition, businesses can optimize cash flow, pricing and vendor relationships to navigate market uncertainty.

By Dave O’Brien • April 8, 2025

How CFOs can negotiate employee benefit costs

Use these tips to help guide communication toward successful renewals.

By Steve McNally • April 8, 2025

63% of CFOs to boost IT and digital transformation budgets this year

With the economy suddenly shaky again, finance chiefs are doubling down on tech outlays.

By David McCann • April 7, 2025

How EdgeConneX is spreading accounting talent across the business

Jenny Zhan, who was recently promoted from chief accounting officer to chief transformation officer, says communication skills and financial acumen are key to her new role.

By Adam Zaki • April 4, 2025

Qualtrics CFO Rachita Sundar on learning and scaling

Rachita Sundar brings a passion for learning and Fortune 500 experience scaling technology products to the experience management provider’s next growth phase.   

By Sandra Beckwith • April 3, 2025

CFOs see themselves as the engineers of growth

However, other finance and functional leaders think the growth agenda should be more of a shared priority.

By David McCann • April 3, 2025

Navigating tariff changes: A guide to protecting margins

The turbulent environment challenges CFOs to raise their games in the areas of cash flow, supply chain and currency risk.

By Lou Longo • April 2, 2025

Former Just Salad CFO ‘deprived’ of $1.2M bonus for ‘doing job too well,’ says lawsuit

Stefan Boyd, the former CFO of Just Salad, is suing his former employer over a payment he says is being kept from him on a technicality.

By Adam Zaki • April 1, 2025

March earnings update: How finance leaders are navigating tariffs

On their most recent earnings calls, CFOs from Lululemon, Nike, Five Below, Volkswagen, Traeger, Costco, Macy's and Target discussed tariff uncertainty.

By Adam Zaki • April 1, 2025

Why salary transparency matters for CFOs

Salary transparency can help CFOs position their companies for long-term success while building a culture of trust and fairness.

By Kenton Bell • April 1, 2025