Can PILOT programs plug holes in municipal budgets?

Some American cities turn to “payments in lieu of taxes” programs to fill budget gaps. The jury’s still out on how effective they are.

By Dan Niepow • Aug. 8, 2025

Patreon’s new CFO Carlos Cabrera on risk, payments and AI

Cabrera said lessons from earthquake risk modeling and guidance from former Shopify leaders informed Patreon’s approach to growth, payments and a creator-driven future.

By Adam Zaki • Aug. 5, 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

Alaska approves 120-credit CPA pathway without governor’s signature: Trial Balance

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy, who has spent much of his career in education, chose not to sign or veto the state’s new CPA licensure law, which lowers education requirements for the profession.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Aug. 4, 2025

Can cross-border mobility help solve talent retention issues?

As talent pressures linger, EY data suggests “evolved” mobility functions are delivering better outcomes and creating more ways to measure the return on moving people around the globe.

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2025

5 international tax compliance strategies when going global

CFOs steering U.S. businesses into global markets will need to engage in proactive strategic planning to meet the convergence of digital tax policies. 

By Michael Bernard • July 29, 2025

NASBA, AICPA give blessing to 120-hour CPA pathway

Similar to the planned changes in states across the country, the latest edition of the Uniform Accountancy Act includes an alternate pathway to the longstanding 150-hour requirement for CPA licensure. 

By Dan Niepow • July 25, 2025

The end of free office coffee? Tax changes, price hikes percolate

With bean prices soaring and tax deductions for office snacks set to disappear in 2026, finance teams may need to track growing coffee costs. 

By Adam Zaki • July 23, 2025

9 takeaways for CFOs from the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

Sweeping supply-side tax cuts are now law, bringing immediate reporting impacts and long-term planning questions for finance chiefs.

By Adam Zaki • July 8, 2025

R&D Tax Credits: Powerful momentum and cash flow wins CFOs can’t ignore

Discover why recent federal and state developments are strengthening R&D tax credits—and how CFOs can strategically tap into enhanced innovation incentives in 2025.

By ABGi USA • June 30, 2025

Irish Fiscal Advisory Council report raises concerns about US trade tensions

Though the island nation is set to rake in billions of euros’ worth of revenue from corporate taxes paid by foreign multinationals, trade tensions spell uncertainty.

By Dan Niepow • June 13, 2025

5 ways for CFOs to address the accounting talent shortage

The accountant shortage isn’t going away, but CFOs can change how they compete for talent.

By John Dorer • June 10, 2025

How PwC’s tax team is using agentic AI

As agentic AI pushes deeper into corporate finance, the firm’s US AI Tax Leader Dom Megna says the technology is no longer experimental. Now, he says, it’s operational.

By Adam Zaki • June 6, 2025

82% of finance and tax leaders expect increased public tax disclosure in 2-3 years

As regulators worldwide push for greater tax transparency, CFOs face mounting pressure to prepare for complex disclosures and external assurance.

By Adam Zaki • May 6, 2025

How CPA licensure changes are affecting CFOs and accounting talent

Experts in accounting detail what elements of these changes impact corporate finance while sharing their thoughts on how to fix the accounting curriculum.

By Adam Zaki • April 25, 2025

Strategic tax incentive planning: A CFO’s guide to enhancing cash flow

Strategic tax planning turns credits into growth. Align incentives, boost agility, gain advantage.

April 21, 2025

Why intoxicating hemp is a growing threat to regulated cannabis businesses

Though the business around hemp-based cannabis is growing, the lighter regulatory scrutiny of these products is creating challenges for those trying to follow the rules.

By Adam Zaki • April 18, 2025

The cost-benefit of rescheduling cannabis

Cannabis accountants say rescheduling will remove the accounting headache of 280E, but cannabis attorneys say the move creates a litigious opportunity for Big Pharma to step in.

By Adam Zaki • April 18, 2025

Probationary IRS workers will be back to work before Tax Day: Trial Balance

A federal judge has ordered the IRS to fully reinstate 7,000 previously terminated employees, citing a failure to restore agency operations.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • April 7, 2025

The physical future of digital business: Why CFOs need a new tax strategy for the AI Boom

Tech invests in infrastructure, retail turns to AI – finance teams face new compliance challenges.

By Michelle Valentine, Co-founder and CEO, Anrok • March 31, 2025

Tax execs brace for disruption ahead of expiring TCJA rules

It’s unknown whether the sunsetting provisions will lapse, be extended, made permanent or replaced with new legislation.

By David McCann • March 19, 2025

Cloud computing’s tax challenge — What CFOs need to know about Infrastructure as a Service

As IaaS becomes increasingly central to business operations — from AI development to routine data storage — getting the tax treatment right is crucial. 

By Winston Post • March 13, 2025

CPA requirements by state

A resource to help finance leaders track the state-by-state changes to CPA requirements.

By Adam Zaki • Updated March 5, 2026

Multiple UK credentialing blunders highlight the importance of CFO honesty

After Wood Group CFO Arvind Balan and Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves misstated their work experience, CFOs should ensure their career stories align with their online profiles.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 21, 2025

Collaborate or stagnate: 6 CFO trends for 2025

Throughout the year, finance leaders will navigate both their companies’ specific challenges and the changing dynamics of the CFO role by increasing finance’s impact across the organization.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 9, 2025

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