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Services sector slows as Iran war fuels inflation: ISM survey
The Iran war creates “the potential for significant ongoing” oil shocks, persistent inflation and higher-than-expected interest rates, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said.
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Oracle taps Schneider Electric alum for CFO amid AI spending surge
Oracle will rely on Hilary Maxson’s financial expertise as it continues an aggressive plan to fund expansion of data centers amid the AI boom.
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Wisconsin governor signs CPA licensing reform bill
The Badger State’s new CPA licensing rules took effect immediately as a surge of state legislatures sent similar bills to their governors’ desks.
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Broadcom swipes Alphabet CAO for CFO
Alphabet chief accounting officer Amie Thuener will take Broadcom’s financial reins as the company forecasts more than $100 billion in AI chip revenue by 2027.
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Hiring rebounds with 178,000 new jobs, unemployment dips to 4.3%
Even with a big gain in payrolls last month, several unusual forces are jolting the labor market and prompting companies to take a low-hire, low-fire approach to headcount.
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OpinionFX dos and don’ts for CFOs navigating currency volatility
Disciplined FX risk management matters more than market forecasts during periods of heightened volatility, U.S. Bank’s Paula Comings says.
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TrackerTracking CPA licensure paths: Removing the 150-hour-rule hurdle
State changes to licensing rules are chipping away at a decades-old system that has largely required CPA candidates to complete what effectively amounts to a fifth year of schooling.
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Economists see Iran war spurring inflation, slowing GDP growth: NABE
A “broadening of geopolitical conflicts” poses the biggest risk to the economy, according to 69% of respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey.
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Beyond names new CFO with Container Store acquisition
The big box retailer named The Container Store CFO Brian LaRose as its next finance chief, and will acquire the company for $150 million in stocks and convertible notes.
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Tips for CFOs seeking tariff refunds
While IEEPA tariff refunds may take years to obtain, finance chiefs must take steps now to prepare their company to receive them, PwC’s Kristin Bohl advises.
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AI tied to a quarter of US layoffs in March
U.S. employers announced over 60,000 job cuts last month, with tech companies including Dell representing a large share, outplacement firm Challenger said.
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Manufacturing expands as ‘big leap’ puts prices at post-2022 high: ISM
“Geopolitical tensions related to the conflict in Iran are contributing to rising manufacturing supply costs,” an executive at a chemical maker said.
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Cybersecurity is increasingly a CFO problem: Microsoft
It’s now a “financial leadership challenge shaped by regulation, AI acceleration, and rising expectations from boards and investors,” the tech giant said.
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New Sokin CFO keeps eye on North American opportunity
Sokin is looking to double down on expanding its operations in North America, among other projects aimed at accelerating a growth streak, CFO Tom Steer said.
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CEOs feel threatened by CFOs
Roughly one quarter of chief executives ranked finance chiefs the top job security risk within their own C-suites, a Boston Consulting Group survey found.
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Consumer confidence inches up despite Iran war, rising gas price
A Conference Board survey aligns with recent reports showing a jump in consumer expectations for short-term inflation.
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UConn hires Northeastern COO for CFO
Anthony Rini is poised to become University of Connecticut’s CFO as the Huskies men’s basketball team heads to a March Madness Final Four game.
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AGI CFO to depart in May
The CFO’s resignation comes one month after a board refresh and approximately two months after AGI’s CEO and president stepped down for “personal reasons,” the company said.
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Nearly half of firms willing to pay 11% to 15% premium for AI skills
The urgency is growing as deployment of AI agents reaches a tipping point, a KPMG survey found.
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Federal AI legislation faces ‘very bleak’ prospects
Political gridlock and federal-state tensions make nationwide AI legislation unlikely in 2026, leaving companies to navigate a patchwork of rules, attorneys say.
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Teams say they are being pushed to do more with less as AI increases their workload
Sacrificing engagement for performance might backfire, according to research from employee experience platform Culture Amp.
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What CFOs should know about liability management exercises
LMEs are emerging as an alternative to more costly bankruptcies, PwC’s Steven Fleming said.
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How Trintech’s CPO adds ‘flavor’ to core KPIs
For effective growth, ensuring CFOs can understand a new “flavor” or viewpoint on traditional KPIs is essential, Trintech’s Mekaela Davis said.
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Stable inflation expectations enable Fed to hold rates steady: Powell
“Inflation expectations do appear to be well anchored beyond the short term,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told economics students at Harvard University.
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Dallas Mavericks hire Bulls exec for CFO
Kieran Kelliher joins the Dallas Mavericks basketball franchise after serving 12 years in various finance roles at the Chicago Bulls and the Chicago Bulls Charities.
