AI fraud-detection tools require human oversight: report

Finance leaders worry about the potential to misuse AI internally, given the prevalence of external fraud attacks.

By David McCann • Dec. 5, 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

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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

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

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

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

Top 3 AI opportunities in collections to reduce past due by 20%

AI automates nearly 40% of pre- and post-work in collections, enabling the real past-due improvements to begin.

By Anurag Dixit, VP Product Marketing, HighRadius • 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

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

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 21, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 20, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 19, 2025

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 Dan Niepow • Nov. 19, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 18, 2025

AI in planning: The solution finance leaders need for fast, smart decisions

Sharper forecasts. Smarter decisions. AI planning delivers what finance leaders need.

By Ayushi Jain • Nov. 17, 2025

Former software firm CFO convicted of wire fraud

Nevin Shetty faces up to 20 years in prison for funneling more than $35 million from his former employer to a cryptocurrency platform. Defense attorneys are seeking an appeal.

By Dan Niepow • Nov. 14, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 14, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 13, 2025

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 David McCann • Nov. 10, 2025

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 David McCann • Nov. 7, 2025

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 Dan Niepow • Nov. 6, 2025

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 Dan Niepow • Nov. 6, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 5, 2025

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 Perry D. Wiggins • Nov. 5, 2025

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 Adam Zaki • Nov. 4, 2025