AI tied to 7,000 job cuts in September: Challenger

Salesforce is among the companies that have directly attributed massive job cuts to AI in recent months.

Generative AI drives cloud spend blitz

Public cloud spend will increase fourfold over the next three years, largely driven by growing generative AI workloads, according to TD Cowen.

Silvaco’s new CFO to prioritize predictability

Chris Zegarelli is looking to improve sentiment and make the business “more predictable” as he settles into Silvaco’s CFO seat, he told CFO Dive.

Most companies hit by tariffs plan to hike prices within six months: KPMG

Trump administration tariffs will likely trim 0.5 percentage points from economic growth this year, according to the Yale Budget Lab.

Governor signs California’s CPA pathways bill into law

California joins 21 other states that have put new laws on the books establishing certified public accountant licensing paths that don’t require 150 college credit hours.

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Silvergate ex-CFO loses bid to dismiss SEC fraud suit

The SEC alleges Silvergate’s former finance chief engaged in fraud to conceal the bank’s dire condition following the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

Service sector falters amid weak hiring, business activity: ISM survey

A softening labor market and stalling service sector are just two trends in an economy that has recently sent signals of strength as well as weakness.

5 key takeaways from CFO Live 2025

Today’s CFOs still put a premium on top-tier financial skills and know-how, even as technologies, talent requirements and business needs continue to change.

US IPO reviews expected to freeze amid government shutdown

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance is operating with “a limited number of staff members” who will deal with matters such as emergency filing relief questions, the agency said.

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Nearly nine out of 10 global executives reported experiencing energy-related disruptions in the last year, a Prologis survey found.

Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

Experienced CFOs could net $321K in new role: Robert Half

Finance and accounting salaries overall are projected to rise 2.1% YoY in 2026, above the 1.8% projected across a wider range of industries analyzed by Robert Half.

Nike expects $1.5B in tariff costs this year, CFO says

The company raised its estimate due to new reciprocal tariff rates that have taken effect since the last quarter, CFO Matthew Friend said.

2026 finance conference roundup

As CFOs build their strategies for the coming year, scheduling time to learn from peers and industry experts can be a critical piece of the planning.

Supreme Court says Trump can’t fire Cook for now

The court deferred the president’s request to overrule a stay – at least until justices hear oral arguments in the case in January.

FASB pubs updated derivatives scope guidance

The update is aimed at fighting “scope creep,” with existing derivative standards having been applied too often, FASB Chair Richard Jones said.

Consumer confidence slumps to five-month low on inflation, jobs outlook

The gloomy view of households toward the labor market aligned with a government report showing that the hiring rate in August was little changed compared with July.

How CFOs can build data skills for the AI age

To manage both financial controls and innovation, top-tier data intelligence skills are a must for the modern CFO, Microsoft alum Stephen Harris said.  

Amazon, Apple, Meta probed by Senate panel over H-1B visa hiring

The debate over H-1B visas is heating up after President Donald Trump imposed a $100,000 fee on new petitioners, citing “systemic abuse” of the program.

Startup aims to rescue finance teams ‘buried in reconciliations’

After a $9 million funding boost, finance software firm Maximor will work on beefing up its AI agents, said its CEO, a former Microsoft executive.

Risk mitigation budgets swell as enterprise AI adoption grows

Governing AI comes at a cost with most organizations increasing oversight investments in the next financial year, according to OneTrust data.

Cyber insurance could greatly reduce losses from diversification, mitigation measures

A report by CyberCube shows the global market is heavily concentrated in the U.S. and would benefit from expanding into new segments and improving cyber hygiene.

US Chamber of Commerce says $100K H-1B fee will ‘impede’ economic growth

The visas have drawn renewed scrutiny since Sept. 19, when President Donald Trump announced an added $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions.

Fed’s Williams says policy still restrictive while flagging weak job market

New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said that the impact from tariffs on inflation has so far undershot forecasts.

Stellantis appoints new CFO in latest leadership shakeup

GE alum Joao Laranjo will take the financial reins as Stellantis looks to recover from a “rough period” during its first half, when the company saw tariff expenses hit approximately 330 million euros.