So far, few CFOs see substantial ROI from AI spending

But in an apparent contradiction, most finance chiefs expect the AI value equation to change quickly.

By David McCann • Dec. 19, 2025

8 CFO strategies to promote healthy work-life balance

December can be a stressful time, but also an opportunity to reflect on work-life balance — both our own and our team's.

By Steve McNally • Dec. 18, 2025

Employers peg pay hike budgets at 3.5% for 2026

With labor market pressure easing “considerably,” companies are taking a more conservative approach to compensation.

By David McCann • Dec. 17, 2025

CFOs expect pricing pressures to continue in 2026: Duke-Fed survey

In their most recent quarterly survey, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta find CFOs expect pricing pressure to persist due to tariffs.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 17, 2025

How CPA licensure became a CFO issue in 2025

What started as a professional standards debate became a CFO concern tied to audit quality and hiring.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 16, 2025

Bridging the GAAP: Why every CFO needs an EBITDA bridge schedule

In a landscape where stakeholders demand clarity and credibility, mapping out a clear EBITDA to cash flow bridge has become a strategic imperative.

By Michael Paull • Dec. 16, 2025

Cisco CFO highlights rival’s integration as M&A lesson: Trial Balance

At a recent conference, Mark Patterson criticized Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s Juniper integration as a source of customer uncertainty.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Dec. 15, 2025

What M&A’s $4.8 trillion comeback means for CFOs

Rising valuations, larger deals and AI’s role in due diligence are expected to impact how many finance teams prepare for 2026.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 12, 2025

Boards value tech-driven R&D and M&A far above other priorities

Directors are paying less attention these days to direct support for key stakeholder groups.

By David McCann • Dec. 12, 2025

Earnings update: Zoom, Virgin Galactic, Nvidia, Warner Bros Discovery and more

CFOs, including Gunnar Wiedenfels of Warner Bros. Discovery and Colette Kress of Nvidia, addressed disciplined spending, sharper personalization and AI strategy on last month's earnings calls.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 11, 2025

54% of Gen Z finance employees say they ‘love’ Excel

A love-hate relationship that now spans generations is still the driving force that keeps the tool a focal point across corporate finance.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 10, 2025

Instacart CFO vies for more partnerships and enterprise customers

In the perpetually competitive world of online grocery, Emily Reuter said enterprise-level offerings remain a “key component” of the company’s broader strategy.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 9, 2025

John Glasgow on what’s fueling the heat behind Campfire

The dual CEO and CFO explains how buyers drove the platform’s funding strategy, why some CFOs still question newer ERPs and how he manages the demands of rapid growth with a young family at home.

By Adam Zaki • Dec. 9, 2025

What investors and boards want from CFOs and how to deliver it

The more capital you raise, the more you have to work to create value with it. Here’s how CFOs can lead the way.

By Diya Sagar • Dec. 9, 2025

Berkshire Hathaway’s longtime CFO to retire in 2027

Marc Hamburg has been finance chief at the giant holding company throughout many prominent acquisitions, including its purchase of Geico and BNSF Railway.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 8, 2025

Large M&A deals expected in 2026 despite continuing geopolitical strife

Tariff jitters remain, but pent-up demand, rising stocks and stable interest rates are driving prospective buyers to pull the trigger on deals.

By David McCann • Dec. 8, 2025

Luxury EV maker Lucid Motors sidesteps US tariffs at Saudi plant

CFO Taoufiq Boussaid says the company plans to manufacture its next-generation line of midsize vehicles at a plant in Saudi Arabia, where it can circumvent high tariffs on Chinese parts.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025

Workers less happy, more informed with company benefits

A new global survey from WTW found that 84% of respondents are “well informed” about their benefits but only 61% are satisfied with them.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025

Templafy’s Cynthia Stephens on why tech CFOs need flexibility

The finance chief shares what she’s learned over nearly three decades leading financials for tech companies, including Amazon Web Services.

By Dan Niepow • Dec. 4, 2025

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

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