The AI ultimatum: Why CFOs can’t afford to wait

Companies who are not fully embracing artificial intelligence potentially compromise their ability to compete in an increasingly data-driven landscape.

By Bob Purcell • Nov. 4, 2024

AI in M&A: Navigating the opportunities and risks

AI is poised to transform M&A, speed up the deal process and save billions of dollars. However, inherent risks mean dealmakers should proceed with caution.

By Amanda Scott and John M. Bremen • Oct. 30, 2024

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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

5 expectations for the Finance and Accounting Technology Expo

The inaugural event features speakers such as Daymond John of “Shark Tank,” Nick Araco Jr. of the CFO Alliance, Anthony Rose of Kapitus and Dr. Tim Naddy of the Savannah Bananas.

By Adam Zaki • Oct. 28, 2024

CFOs address a data security and privacy triple threat

CFOs prioritize data security amid escalating cyber threats.

Oct. 28, 2024

5 ways finance leaders can hit financial goals with global teams, and Deel

Leveraging global teams can help organizations achieve their financial targets by increasing revenue, reducing operational costs, and boosting shareholder value.

Oct. 22, 2024

7 key criteria for choosing the best Embedded Payments partner for your platform

Embedded Payments help software companies grow. Learn how to pick the best partner for your platform.

Oct. 14, 2024

How CFOs can monetize AI for financial growth

By leveraging artificial intelligence's ability to deliver actionable insights on market trends, CFOs can unlock new growth avenues for their companies.

By Bob Violino • Oct. 8, 2024

How CFOs can break free from routine reporting to prioritize strategic planning

Focusing solely on immediate operational tasks can hinder CFOs' long-term strategic planning. Find tips for making time for higher value work.

Oct. 7, 2024

26% of execs targeted by deepfakes said fraudster’s aim was financial and accounting data

And nearly half were targeted multiple times, according to new data from Deloitte. 

By Adam Zaki • Sept. 19, 2024

CFO priorities center on data protection, planning, process improvement and leadership

Results from the latest Global Finance Trends Survey reveal top priorities for CFOs.

Sept. 16, 2024

How CFOs can lead a successful business transformation

Effective planning, project execution, change management and strong leadership can help you limit the pain and achieve success during your next transformational initiative.

By Steve McNally • Sept. 3, 2024

EMEA CFOs gain influence and authority in IT

Why are CFOs taking a greater role in IT decision making?

Aug. 19, 2024

The finance team of the future is cross-functional by design

Finance teams have a unique vantage point in their business that allows them to create value for the rest of the organization.

By Melissa Howatson, CFO, Vena • Aug. 12, 2024

Costs for data breaches jump by 10% in 2024: report

“Having customers absorb these costs can be problematic in a competitive market already facing pricing pressures from inflation.”

By David McCann • July 30, 2024

5 CFO takeaways from PCAOB’s generative AI spotlight

“Generative AI has significant potential to affect the way auditors plan and perform audits and the PCAOB is watching carefully to ensure investors are protected,” PCAOB chair Erica Williams wrote on LinkedIn. 

By Adam Zaki • July 29, 2024

Only 1% of CFOs have automated over three quarters of their financial processes: report

Forty-eight percent of CFOs using generative AI said it helped reduce manual insight in their analysis processes, something a majority expect the technology to be assisting with within five years, according to McKinsey.

By Adam Zaki • July 24, 2024

Congress pushes for US payments system expansion; could benefit companies’ working capital

A bipartisan group is nudging the Federal Reserve to explain why it can’t speed up a plan to extend the operational availability of the U.S. payments system.

By Lynne Marek • Updated July 12, 2024

AI benefits may take time; CFOs should still push for investment

Like any other business investment, AI needs time and support to pay off fully.   

By Jim Caci • June 21, 2024

CFO tech spend rebounds, hits 2-year high of 3.8% QoQ increase in 2nd quarter: report

A recent PwC survey of hundreds of executives also found 58% of the CFOs they talked to are spending more time on technology investment and implementation compared to a year ago.

By Adam Zaki • June 12, 2024

PwC partners with OpenAI, rolls out ChatGPT Enterprise

The Big Four audit and advisory firm places its bets on employee implementation and reselling of the technology, but questions remain as to finance teams’ willingness to adopt the emerging technology.

By Andy Burt • May 30, 2024

40% of executives say AI not ready to achieve accurate outcomes: report

Only 12% of responding executives said they have deployed AI company-wide.

By David McCann • May 29, 2024

There’s hope for getting rid of the biggest sources of wasted time in finance

FP&A teams spend so long gathering data that they hardly have time to analyze it. Learn how generative AI can help release this major productivity blocker.

May 28, 2024

75% of employees use AI at work: report

Only 41% of business leaders said they plan to redesign business processes “from the ground up” with AI. 

By Adam Zaki • May 15, 2024

82% of SMB leaders increased cybersecurity budgets YoY: report

Business leaders are becoming more proactive on cybersecurity by building awareness of and investment in security measures.  

By David McCann • May 13, 2024

The top 4 SaaS procurement challenges CFOs face today

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) has become the bedrock of technological advancement and operational efficiency.

April 29, 2024