How CFOs can protect data from cybersecurity attacks

Finance leaders should actively safeguard valuable data by implementing key best practices to enhance their effectiveness.

By Bob Violino • Feb. 25, 2025

Microsoft makes major changes to its AI infrastructure plans, analyst says: Trial Balance

The company is cutting AI data center spending on the heels of a podcast discussion with its CEO, Satya Nadella, around the challenges of AI’s growth model.

By Lauren Muskett , Adam Zaki • Feb. 24, 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

77% of CFOs plan to ratchet up tech spending this year

Budget hikes for technology are far higher than those for other key expense categories.

By David McCann • Feb. 24, 2025

Only 9% of SMB finance teams are still working fully remote

That number will likely continue to drop in favor of hybrid work models, according to new data from the Controllers Council.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 19, 2025

CFO job ads see a 238% surge of AI mentions while compensation dips

Finance leaders looking to leverage their AI experience for a future pay raise might need a different plan, according to new data from Datarails.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 18, 2025

71% of audit committees are now discussing cybersecurity quarterly

Over three in 10 audit committee members also said cybersecurity skills among board members would increase their effectiveness, according to a new Deloitte survey. 

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 12, 2025

Advanced generative AI cyber fraud rose 118% last year

While cyber fraud continues to rise, generative AI’s increasing role in fraud is something risk-aware CFOs should monitor.

By Adam Zaki • Feb. 4, 2025

Quincy CFO talks BlackRock purchase of blockchain-powered municipal bond

Eric Mason, the CFO of his hometown of Quincy, Massachusetts, has launched an unprecedented form of public debt issuance in the U.S. that combines “the old with the new.”

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 31, 2025

38% of CFOs remain undecided about AI’s cost versus risk

New data from FERF says an equal number of CFOs are also open to moderate investments in AI, but a lack of specialized talent and increased risk cognizance is making many weary.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 29, 2025

Top cybersecurity priorities for CFOs

Here are six key cybersecurity areas finance chiefs should focus on this year.

By Bob Violino • Jan. 28, 2025

10 trendy workforce terms CFOs should know in 2025

Finance leaders looking to expand their impact or navigate a return-to-office push should be able to speak the labor lingo of even their most entry-level employees.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 24, 2025

4 trends shaping the CFO’s technology agenda in 2025

As technology continues to develop at a rapid pace, here are the trends that should matter most to finance chiefs this year.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 23, 2025

OpenAI CFO Sarah Friar discusses AI development, IPOs and Musk’s ‘lawfare’

During the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, the AI developer’s finance chief talked in detail about the company’s restructuring, Elon Musk’s legal actions and IPO best practices.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2025

34% of mid-market CFOs want to leave their job in 2025: study

Mid-market CFOs are feeling overwhelmed but are focusing on things like personal branding and consolidating tech stacks to make their jobs easier, according to data from The CFO Alliance.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 22, 2025

Only 23% of FP&A practitioners are using AI

Many FP&A pros say they have a roadmap toward AI implementation but still favor spreadsheets, according to new data from the Association for Financial Professionals.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 15, 2025

Glenn Hopper to CFOs: Get your data AI ready

The AI insight whisperer advises CFOs on how to best approach the dynamic technology environment in the context of insights from his new book.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 10, 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

47% of Gen Z think AI developers need permission to use their data

New survey data from EY provides multiple examples on how Gen Z’s use of generative AI far outweighs their understanding of it, creating an opportunity for companies willing to upskill young talent.

By Adam Zaki • Jan. 8, 2025

Will there be enough accountants to go around? How the talent shortage impacts businesses

Facing a shrinking pipeline of accounting talent, businesses need to better attract and retain key staff or risk material weaknesses in their financial controls.

Dec. 9, 2024

6 generative AI lessons every CFO should take into 2025

Here’s how leading finance leaders will navigate the generative AI revolution next year. 

By Ed Fitzpatrick and Dr. Alfred Sanders • Dec. 3, 2024

Companies are slow to embrace the innovative potential of GenAI: report

So far companies are still looking to AI mainly for enhanced efficiencies and productivity, Diligent Institute finds.

By David McCann • Nov. 25, 2024

End-of-year tech health check: How to optimize your financial systems

As the year ends, CFOs should focus on these key areas to ensure a smooth close process and improve operational performance. 

By Alanna Abreu • Nov. 20, 2024

CFOs hope to ramp up AI investment

But there’s a caveat: They need to see ROI from an AI effort fairly quickly or they’ll pull the plug.

By David McCann • Nov. 19, 2024

Half of companies have fully centralized finance processes

The explosion of sophisticated technologies has created a greater urgency for centralization and an uptick in process outsourcing.

By David McCann • Nov. 13, 2024

92% of companies have experienced financial loss due to a deepfake

Deepfake fraud attempts have taken form in both audio and video format at an increasing rate, according to new data from Regula.

By Adam Zaki • Nov. 6, 2024