97% of accounting firms say they’re inefficient with technology

This is a red flag for CFOs who are outsourcing finance functions to firms that sell themselves as being forward-thinking or technology driven.

By Adam Zaki • May 20, 2025

Why CFOs are already data leaders and perfectly positioned for AI

While artificial intelligence may be new to many industries, data governance has been quietly led by finance departments for years.

By Kate Motonaga • May 20, 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

Global workforce shrank by 4.15% in 2024

Even AI roles experienced a sharp 15% year-over-year decline as hiring dynamics in the space matured.

By David McCann • May 19, 2025

A majority of employees use AI tools, but few do so daily

Almost half of workers receive no education or training on the proper use of the tools.

By David McCann • May 12, 2025

Fundrise CFO Alison Staloch talks home affordability and Gen Z’s investing trends

Staloch explains how the real estate investment platform targets high-demand housing markets and is betting on long-term rental growth as affordability challenges linger.

By Adam Zaki • April 24, 2025

Understanding the CFO’s role in AI adoption

As companies prioritize cost efficiency, CFOs have become central to AI adoption, expanding their traditional role of evaluating investments to include emerging technologies.

By Jim Caci • April 24, 2025

50% of finance teams still take over a week to close the books

Bottlenecks in the monthly process include data quality, technology use, Microsoft Excel, cash reconciliation and more.

By Adam Zaki • April 23, 2025

AI means business. Is your organization prepared?

Deploying AI and machine learning applications can mean a lot of changes and the introduction of new risk.

By Bob Violino • April 22, 2025

Zeta CFO Chris Greiner on risk, forecasting and public speaking

Greiner explains why his biggest lessons about finance came from working outside of it — and how that fuels a real-time, data-driven strategy today.

By Adam Zaki • April 17, 2025

Only 4% of finance leaders say firms are ‘maturing and scaling’ generative AI use

However, executives across business functions overwhelmingly characterized their companies as at least moving forward with generative AI initiatives. 

By David McCann • April 17, 2025

Generative AI hasn’t yet found its strategic footing, board members say

Only 16% of companies have integrated the content-creation technology into their strategy, according to directors.

By David McCann • April 14, 2025

What are AI agents? Here’s how they’ll transform FP&A

AI agents take generative AI assistants a step further by carrying out complex multi-step tasks with minimal oversight. Here’s what this means for the future of FP&A.

April 14, 2025

Workday’s CFO Zane Rowe on how technology is transforming decision making

Rowe discusses the lingering narrative of the evolving role of the CFO, how he embraces change and how technology has impacted his professional and personal life.

By Adam Zaki • April 10, 2025

55% of CFOs say poor cloud network performance has ‘stunted’ operations

Finance chiefs are more frustrated than other executives with the performance of their cloud networks, but a new survey says "platformization" may be the solution.

By Adam Zaki • April 9, 2025

63% of CFOs to boost IT and digital transformation budgets this year

With the economy suddenly shaky again, finance chiefs are doubling down on tech outlays.

By David McCann • April 7, 2025

Tech training funding fails to keep pace with IT growth

Only 7% of the FTSE 100 companies described skills and training as a strategic priority in their latest annual report.

By David McCann • March 31, 2025

How the Savannah Bananas are financially preparing for their 2025 season

Dr. Tim Naddy, the team's vice president of finance, talks about finance's role in the team's growth, the benefit of a mentor and his recent ERP transition.

By Adam Zaki • March 28, 2025

Economic uncertainty drives increased AI investments

Eighty-eight percent of executives say macroeconomic conditions are a top factor influencing AI strategy, according to a new KPMG report.

By David McCann • March 26, 2025

How AI is changing cybersecurity for better or worse

CFOs looking to bolster cybersecurity at their firms need to have a thorough understanding of both the benefits and disadvantages of artificial intelligence.

By Bob Violino • March 25, 2025

Agentic AI — What CFOs need to know

Agentic AI takes efficiency to the next level as it builds on existing AI platforms with human-like decision-making, relieving employees of monotonous routine tasks. 

By David Hickey • March 17, 2025

Checkr CFO Naeem Ishaq’s lessons from working with Block’s Jack Dorsey and OpenAI’s Sarah Friar

The background check provider's CFO talks about the impact of powerful leadership, providing AI training for the entire company and the CFO's role in fundraising.

By Adam Zaki • March 13, 2025

Less than a third of companies follow AI adoption best practices

However, larger companies with over $500 million in annual revenue are significantly more likely, according to McKinsey’s latest report.

By Adam Zaki • March 12, 2025

Why EY’s Myles Corson stresses the importance of a financial foundation

Corson discusses the evolving role of the CFO, the importance of communication during technology transformations and offers advice to young accountants.

By Adam Zaki • March 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz China plans to cut 10-15% of finance and sales jobs, report says

As the Chinese auto manufacturing sector ramps up, Mercedes-Benz China plans to cut 25% of its workforce by 2027 amid cost cuts and a slowdown in electric vehicle production.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 28, 2025

How USA Hockey CFO Kelly Mahncke is securing the sport’s future

The nonprofit CFO talks about what KPIs she tracks, the impact of the Olympics on the organization's revenue, private equity's emergence in junior hockey and more. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 25, 2025