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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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    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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    The CFO Strategy for Artificial Intelligence

    Artificial intelligence’s impact on the office of the CFO continues to evolve, and finance chiefs must be aware of the opportunities it will create for growth. 

    By CFO.com staff
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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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    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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    OpenAI CFO’s on-stage gaffe illustrates perils of public speaking

    Sarah Friar confirmed to a Wall Street Journal editor that the company was seeking a federal “backstop” to finance chips, only to walk back the comment less than 24 hours later.

    By • Nov. 6, 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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    PCAOB board member says leadership change has sparked tech progress

    Christina Ho said now that Erica Williams is no longer chair at the audit watchdog, the board is moving forward with formerly-stalled AI initiatives.

    By • Oct. 31, 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
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    New AICPA data signals serious issues in the CPA pipeline

    Though accounting enrollment is improving, degree completions lag in a job market with fewer entry-level opportunities.

    By • Oct. 29, 2025
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    Porsche’s operating profit plunges 99% as CFO manages EV reset: Trial Balance

    CFO Jochen Breckner says tariffs, dwindling Chinese demand and delayed vehicle models will weigh on earnings before margins can recover next year.

    By , • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Nvidia poised to be the first company with a $5T market cap

    Technology firms moving fast to create AI tools dominate the list of companies expected to reach significant market-cap milestones over the next year.

    By • Oct. 27, 2025
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    Exposure to cyberattacks plagues asset management industry

    Investment management executives fear loss of clients, disrupted operations and financial fraud, according to a survey by cybersecurity firm Omega Systems.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    How Liquid Death’s new CFO plans to keep the brand’s hype alive

    Ricky Khetarpaul aims to guide the beverage company’s bold leap into energy drinks while keeping growth efficient and disciplined.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Feds serve former Builder.ai CFO with a subpoena amid investigation: Trial Balance

    While on a layover in Dallas, former finance chief Andres Elizondo was served by FBI agents as prosecutors examine the collapse of the Microsoft-backed AI startup.

    By , • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Mounting AI risks prompt new 10-K disclosures

    A niche technology issue just two years ago, AI is now a core category of enterprise risk.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Mid-market CFOs turn to readiness, retention and realism for 2026

    New research from the CFO Alliance and Diligent Institute shows mid-market finance leaders are entering 2026 focused on credibility, transaction discipline and people strategy.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Inside Bobby Leibrock’s first 100 days as ACI Worldwide CFO

    The former IBM and Red Hat executive discusses why collaboration, motivation and curiosity are the pillars of his approach to this new CFO role.

    By • Oct. 16, 2025
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    Accounting firms hop into business advising

    A new survey by information services firm Wolters Kluwer finds a notable uptick in the number of accounting firms offering business advisory services.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    8 takeaways from the Fall CFO Leadership Conference

    From AI skepticism to workforce development and gender representation, CFOs gathered in Austin, Texas, to discuss how their role is being redefined in real time.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Finance’s $1.4T gap between strategy and execution

    Separate surveys from vendors Personiv and Medius reveal a widening disconnect between leadership priorities and the daily realities of finance teams.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    Converge CFO on tripling EBITDA, navigating PE and leading change

    In her first year as CFO, Ying Miao has focused on efficiency, talent and technology while balancing the demands of a private equity-backed board.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    In an increasingly automated world, soft skills still reign: CFO Live recap

    As finance teams and clients alike weigh new tech tools, leaders emphasize the need for clear and concise communication, among other skills.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025