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    5 capabilities that differentiate high-efficiency organizations

    Companies seek the optimal formula for maintaining resilience, as a capacity for adapting to disruptions is strongly tied to a company's overall efficiency.

    By • Nov. 21, 2025
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    Ex-Detroit Riverfront CFO appeals 19-year sentence as impermissible

    William Smith’s legal team says the judge relied on invalid considerations like political corruption and “white flight” in Detroit when sentencing the former finance chief.

    By • Nov. 21, 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
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    CFOs netted average of $8.4M in benefits via change in control pacts this year

    A new report by Alvarez & Marsal details average benefits paid to leaders across a variety of companies in the S&P 1500. 

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    Q&A

    How Aaron Wilkins is taking nonprofit CFO skills to entrepreneurship

    The former CFO of Human-I-T discusses starting his own business, how his CFO acumen helped propel his career and which tech companies delivered on ROI.

    By • Nov. 20, 2025
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    CFO optimism around AI rises as adoption levels off

    Gartner research suggests a pause in AI adoption is giving CFOs room to learn from early pilots and build confidence.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    CFO Alliance develops new processes for finance to quantify what’s often qualitative

    The group’s “Project Greenlight” guide is designed to provide actionable steps for CFOs to take at a time of rapid change and uncertainty.

    By • Nov. 19, 2025
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    Opinion

    How CFOs can integrate AI without overloading their teams

    Sustainable AI transformation means knowing when to pause, not just accelerate.

    By Swetha Pandiri • Nov. 19, 2025
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    9 takeaways from the Finance and Accounting Technology Expo

    Topics of discussion included AI skepticism, ERP cleanup, shifting CFO talent demands and the future value of the CPA credential.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Data-quality and system-integration challenges hamper midsize firms

    CFOs say financial planning, forecasting and operational monitoring are the areas most affected by weak data. 

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Tariff talk is dropping in earnings calls, but investors still have questions

    Even as mentions of the word “tariff” have declined on Fortune 100 earnings calls, three experts with business advisory firm Riveron emphasized the importance of clear communication with investors. “Stay silent at your own risk,” said one.

    By • Nov. 18, 2025
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    Finance execs pivot plans due to volatile economy

    Ninety-eight percent of respondents in a recent survey said changes are required, with many focused on spending cuts, hiring freezes and building cash reserves.

    By • Nov. 17, 2025
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    MIT and Ohio State academics say CFOs should avoid AI overreliance

    Ohio State’s Ayanna Howard and MIT’s Renée Richardson Gosline suggest finance chiefs stay focused on communication and critical thinking amid AI rollouts. 

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Holiday party vibes go from Bah! Humbug! to bottom-line booster

    A year after many workers skipped company festivities, new ezCater data shows rising party budgets and attendance.

    By • Nov. 14, 2025
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    Q&A

    Marketing icon Seth Godin on why most CFOs don’t take the ‘C’ seriously

    The former Yahoo VP and marketing icon from the dot-com era talks about AI, risk and how CFOs can lead with confidence and creativity.

    By • Nov. 13, 2025
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    Opinion

    4 lessons CFOs must embrace to grow without losing control

    These practical insights will help finance executives scale rapidly without sacrificing financial discipline or cultural fabric.

    By Jessica Martin • Nov. 12, 2025
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    SaaS companies struggle against slowdown in revenue gains

    Inflation and interest rates are the leading culprits, forcing firms to seek efficiency gains through layoffs and increased AI usage.

    By • Nov. 10, 2025
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    US firms show renewed interest in foreign currency accounts

    Amid geopolitical uncertainties, bank accounts that allow customers to hold deposits in foreign currencies seem to be gaining traction.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    CFOs juggle a crush of competing priorities

    Profit is top of mind for a plurality of finance chiefs, but most are emphasizing something else.

    By • Nov. 7, 2025
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    Longtime C-store CFO on leading through acquisitions and big changes

    Terry Valdivieso, CFO of East Coast convenience store operator Atlantis Management Group, talks about what’s kept her on board for over a decade, succession planning and cybersecurity.

    By • Nov. 6, 2025
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    October earnings update: Amazon, Fiserv, Eli Lilly, Reddit, Tesla and more

    Heineken’s Harold van den Broek said beer demand remains soft, Tesla’s Vaibhav Taneja flagged tariff drag, Brian Dykes talked UPS’ liquidity and Lucas Montarce lifted Eli Lilly’s outlook.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Managing cost per employee during labor market shifts: Metric of the Month

    A practical approach to managing personnel costs can create a more resilient finance function.

    By • Nov. 5, 2025
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    Move over CFOs, CEOs now want to lead finance’s tech overhaul

    If your CEO is suddenly asking questions about AI forecasting and planning, new research from Datarails says you are not alone.

    By • Nov. 4, 2025
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    Opinion

    How CFOs can protect the business as big bankruptcies rise

    Having a proactive system for identifying early signs of customer distress is essential to protect your cash flow, limit losses and avoid disruption. 

    By David Dragich • Nov. 4, 2025
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    CalCPA CFO Natalie Quan on reshaping the image of the CPA

    Quan gives her take on removing the 150-hour rule, Big Four hiring cuts and how AI is reshaping the billable hour.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025
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    How Jennifer Langton led change from Atari to the NFL

    From running finance at Atari in the mid-2000s to recreating the way the NFL uses data around player safety, Langton shares how authenticity and data-driven collaboration can transform organizations.

    By • Oct. 30, 2025