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Soaring CFO compensation supplements high turnover: report

CFOs of publicly traded companies are experiencing an inverse relationship between their tenures and the value of their compensation packages, according to a new Datarails report.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 18, 2024

Only 9% of finance leaders are using generative AI tools

Organizations are adopting AI tools at a lower rate than many may have expected.

By David McCann • Dec. 17, 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

Gov. Kathy Hochul to meet with execs on safety in NYC after murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO: Trial Balance

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is set to host a virtual meeting Tuesday with more than 100 companies and their security teams to discuss collaborating on security resources between state and private services.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Dec. 16, 2024

5 budgeting strategies for CFOs navigating economic uncertainty

Use these actionable tips to stay resilient and drive growth while managing budgets during periods of uncertainty.

By Alex Triplett • Dec. 16, 2024

Despite lingering inflation, Fed rate cuts are expected in 2024’s final meeting

CFOs should be aware of the discrepancies and impact of recent CPI numbers indicating stagnant inflation and a new report from the New York Fed that says consumer confidence is at a five-year high.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 12, 2024

8 benefits of networking this holiday season

CFOs should be intentional about building and maintaining a network of strong relationships as the year winds down. 

By Steve McNally • Dec. 12, 2024

64% of workers say Bah! Humbug! to company holiday parties

Most workers have RSVP’d no to their holiday party this year, questioning the purpose and ROI of such a gathering for both the individual and the company.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 11, 2024

Performance reviews under a microscope

Companies are moving to narrative rather than numerical reviews, focusing on the balance between what employees do and how they do it.

By David McCann • Dec. 10, 2024

Real estate and infrastructure strategy is causing the CFO role to shift

CFOs need to align their company priorities and financial bandwidth when selecting new office or facility locations or engaging in expansion discussions. 

By Todd Carpenter • Dec. 10, 2024

Trump’s appointments of Atkins and Sacks hints at potential for major economic changes: Trial Balance

The president-elect’s recent appointments of Paul Atkins and David Sacks make the possibilities of AI overhaul and bitcoin as a reserve currency legitimate.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Dec. 9, 2024

What CFOs should know about the state of the AI market

As the AI hype continues, finance leaders should evaluate the technology with a dose of skepticism.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 6, 2024

CFO confidence up after Trump’s win — Duke-Fed survey

Concerns about monetary policy and economic health have decreased, but political climate and labor quality concerns have risen as CFOs prepare for a new U.S. presidential administration.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 4, 2024

5 steps to prioritize cybersecurity in your 2025 budget

By taking a strategic approach to cybersecurity, CFOs can build robust, resilient and sustainable programs that protect valuable digital assets and support long-term goals.

By Dr. Jaushin Lee • Dec. 2, 2024

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

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