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

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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

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

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

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