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    New Apollo.io CFO wants to build ‘solid’ data foundation

    CFO Phil Moon wants to ensure the expanding go-to-market platform is also scaling its systems and tools in a way that supports ongoing growth.

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    Procurement automation best practices for enterprises

    Start automating your workflows to save money, reduce risk and speed up the procurement process.

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    Inflation anxiety erodes small business optimism, NFIB says

    “Conditions for small businesses have not eased,” said Mark Valentino, head of business banking at Citizens, citing slowing sales.

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    Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul

    The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.

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    Companies aren’t prepared for how AI is accelerating impersonation attacks

    Businesses generally aren’t taking a proactive enough approach to blocking schemes that spoof their leaders’ identities, according to a new report.

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    CFOs crave real-time data. Few are there yet.

    Many finance teams are still constrained by fragmented systems, technical debt and limited visibility, writes SAP Taulia CFO Rene Ho.

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    AICPA tackles accounting’s AI era: 4 predictions

    The crowd-sourced 44-page report from AICPA and CIMA examines AI-related changes reshaping the accounting industry.

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    Board CFO sees rising ‘healthy skepticism’ of AI

    As AI grows more entrenched in modern business, accurately calculating its cost-benefit is only getting more crucial for today’s CFOs, the enterprise planning platform’s CFO Gordon Pothier said.

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    Alphabet taps company veteran for principal accounting post

    The tech giant has a history of appointing women to its top finance posts.

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    Chipotle CFO zeroes in on international growth

    The restaurant company could potentially have as many locations outside the U.S. as it does inside, given a few decades of further growth, CFO Adam Rymer said.

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    4 takeaways on generational divides shaping accounting

    GenZ, Millenials, GenX and Baby Boomers don't always share the same views on hybrid work, ESG policies and AI, the recent survey found.

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    DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

    “The end game is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

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    AI’s paradox: Skeptical CFOs will help win arms race

    The leaders who keep asking whether the AI spending is justified are the ones building the muscle to redirect investment when needed, David Zwick writes. 

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    Hub Group interim CFO to receive $125K monthly

    Interim CFO Todd Heeter will receive the monthly fee over a six-month term as Hub Group works to accurately restate its financials for the past three years.

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    Coca-Cola CFO: Some consumers ‘not as resilient as you think’

    The beverage giant is seeking to serve a broad range of customers by balancing the price, volume and mix of its products, CFO John Murphy said. 

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    AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

    The technology was tied to a record 38,579 U.S. layoffs in May, accounting for 40% of all job cuts for the month.

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    US M&A deal volume to rise 8% this year: EY

    Corporate dealmaking is expected to drive gains as private equity activity levels off, according to the mid-year outlook.

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    Blackberry now a ‘growth company,’ CFO says

    Blackberry now focuses on driving growth and aims to expand into a “plethora of new markets,” CFO Tim Foote said.

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    Ramp rolls out accounting, close-focused AI operating system

    The new product marks the startup’s entry into the accounting firm market, which is estimated to be a roughly $150 billion industry. 

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    US GDP growth to slow from 2% this year to 1.8% in 2027: OECD forecast

    “A sustained increase in oil and gas prices stemming from the evolving conflict in the Middle East would weigh more heavily on activity than currently assumed,” the OECD said.

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    Inside Coca-Cola’s use of AI to sharpen marketing spend

    The push reflects a broader focus on resource allocation, which CFO John Murphy has described as a potential “secret sauce” for the business.

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    Nubank swipes Visa vet for CFO amid US push

    Shares of the Brazilian neobank’s parent slumped Tuesday, one day after it announced its long-time CFO was stepping down.

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    HPE veteran takes Trade Desk top finance seat

    As CFO, Nate Olmstead will drive “sustained accelerated growth,” the digital advertiser said.

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    Job openings soar to two-year high as hiring falls, BLS says

    The surge in job openings coincided with low levels of layoffs, quits and hiring, suggesting that the labor market, while firming somewhat, persists in a low-hire, low-fire mode.

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    4 tips for building a strong finance AI bench: Gartner

    With AI initiatives succeeding only about half the time, a Gartner researcher highlighted what differentiates high-performing finance teams.

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    Mastercard rearranges leadership

    The card network promoted a pack of new leaders, including to the chief financial officer post, as the old guard moved into other roles.