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

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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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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

77% of CFOs plan to ratchet up tech spending this year

Budget hikes for technology are far higher than those for other key expense categories.

By David McCann • Feb. 24, 2025

The IPO market is ready for a comeback, says Armanino’s Dean Quiambao

The former auditor turned chief relationship builder talks about IPOs in 2025, the emergence of the Texas Stock Exchange and the post-IPO workload. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 21, 2025

Why carbon credits are becoming a core capital strategy for CFOs

CFOs can navigate the complexities of the carbon credit market by focusing on high-quality, verifiable credits that offer real value.

By Mohit Gupta • Feb. 20, 2025

Only 9% of SMB finance teams are still working fully remote

That number will likely continue to drop in favor of hybrid work models, according to new data from the Controllers Council.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 19, 2025

CFOs agree on broad trends despite different leadership styles

Most finance executives have one of three distinct approaches to leadership, but each group has remarkably similar views on some key macro topics.

By David McCann • Feb. 19, 2025

The CFO’s role in tech research and development

CFOs must carefully balance big-picture strategy, risk management and ongoing evaluation to ensure the outcome of R&D spend contributes to sustainable growth.

By Laurent du Passage • Feb. 18, 2025

Execs ramp up focus on cost control as a productivity tool

In a tight economy, disciplined cost management is often a better path than absorbing margin pressures or passing costs to customers, says BCG.

By David McCann • Feb. 18, 2025