GM CFO: Lower EV growth presents opportunity

GM is looking to get its EV cash headwind “behind us” by the end of its second quarter, CFO Paul Jacobson said Wednesday.

Jobless claims fall to two-month low as lull in layoffs, hiring persists

Unemployment will likely hold steady at 4.4% throughout this year, according to a median estimate by Federal Reserve officials released Wednesday.

Fed holds rates steady, flags uncertainty as oil price soars amid war

The Fed faces a policy dilemma as the Iran war spurs a jump in energy prices, threatening to increase inflation, slow economic growth and push up unemployment.

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Beyond Meat delays FY25 results amid accounting investigation

The results were delayed as the plant-based protein provider continues to face scrutiny from shareholders and as it seeks to improve ineffective accounting processes and controls.

CFOs turn to AI for pricing as affordability concerns rise

Almost three-fourths of finance chiefs say affordability concerns have affected their pricing strategies, Grant Thornton found.

SEC enforcement director quits

Margaret A. Ryan resigned a little over six months after joining the SEC, raising new questions about the agency’s enforcement direction.

Jack Daniel’s parent taps Whirlpool alum for CFO

Long-time Whirlpool finance exec Jim Peters will join the spirits maker as it looks to boost its presence in emerging markets.

Top tech, HR executives gain in pay, prominence: Conference Board

While executives leading the rush into AI and related technologies enjoy pay increases, lower-level employees may see their compensation lag or even fall.

AI boom drives worker compensation cuts, study finds

Both jobs and paychecks are taking a hit as companies ramp up AI spending to avoid falling behind competitors, according to the research.

GenAI gains ground in M&A, but post-deal adoption lags

The technology is helping companies streamline pre-deal work such as market research and due diligence, an Accenture survey found.

Waste Management grants ex-CFO $1M cash bonus

The bonus is in association with a "successful" CFO transition effort, with Devina Rankin passing on the seat to company alum David Reed.

Louis Dreyfus promotes freight head to CFO

The agricultural trading giant named Sébastien Landerretche to the CFO post roughly three months after his predecessor passed away unexpectedly.

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

Rhode Island, Louisiana join nationwide CPA licensure reform push

The two states are among the last and latest to officially start the process of changing laws that determine how candidates become certified public accountants. 

CFOs, tax leaders look to revamp data in AI age, EY leader says

Increased information and regulatory requirements are opening the door for tax leaders to get the funds they need for data innovation, EY’s Daren Campbell said.

Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

One CFO’s journey from light ChatGPT user to cautious AI convert

Despite the debate that pits humans against AI, people who know how to partner with the technology will reshape the future of work, insightsoftware's CFO writes.

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

“What we’re seeing now is uncertainty reentering the system at exactly the wrong time,” KPMG’s Brian Higgins said.

Jobless claims fall, countering signs of dimming employment outlook

The Federal Reserve next week will assess mixed signals from the job market and the risk that the Iran war will further push up the price of oil, spurring inflation.

Peloton names CAO to interim CFO seat

The fitness company’s Saqib Baig will step in as interim CFO after Liz Coddington departs to take the top finance seat at energy firm Palmetto.

Costco sued by customer seeking tariff refunds

The proposed class action suit seeks to recoup IEEPA-tariff costs an Illinois customer alleges the retailer passed on through higher prices.

Navan shareholder suit alleges materially misleading IPO documents

The complaint names the travel platform, along with its CEO, former CFO, CAO and directors, as well as underwriters as defendants.

CEOs aim to boost capital spending, expect strong future sales: survey

CEO survey results “point to the impact of last year’s tax reforms, responsible deregulation and the resilience of the U.S. economy,” Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins said.

Phoenix Copper fires chairman, CFO after misconduct probe

More than $1 million in unauthorized payments were made to a corporate finance advisory firm owned by the chairman, the company said.

CHG-Meridian CFO: Building a data-first company culture

Consistent data quality and governance are crucial for CFOs to act as the “copilots” of business strategy, CHG-Meridian’s CFO Ulrich Bergmann said.