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

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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

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

Despite incoming holiday layoffs, CFO bonuses are likely safe

New data shows almost a third of companies will implement layoffs before year's end, while most will still preserve the funds to keep executive bonuses in place.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 26, 2025

NYCPA CEO Calvin Harris Jr. on New York’s new CPA pathway

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval of the state’s 120-hour pathway marks its first major shift in CPA licensure in more than a decade. 

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 25, 2025

Making the shift from the C-suite to the boardroom

Board service requires a redefined role, a fresh mindset and a reorientation of relationships.

By Karen Jaw-Madson • Nov. 25, 2025

Treasury practitioners slow to adopt modern cash management and fraud prevention tools

Leaders of treasury departments recognize today’s robust systems could make a significant difference, but they are challenged to get their reports on the same page.

By David McCann • Nov. 25, 2025

Cybersecurity efforts and generative AI usage top internal auditors’ risk list

Both areas are hampered by a shortage of expert talent, research finds.

By David McCann • Nov. 24, 2025