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.

EY doubles CPA exam bonus to $10,000

The bigger bonuses are part of a $1 billion initiative announced by the Big Four firm in 2024 which aims to attract more people to the accounting profession. 

Nissan CFO to depart amid turnaround challenges

Long-time Nissan alum George Leondis will step in as CFO as the carmaker looks to continue to rein in costs after years of financial challenges.

Small business optimism dips below forecast as sales expectations slump

Nineteen percent of small business owners ranked taxes as their biggest problem, the National Federation of Independent Business found in a survey.

Block, Amazon drive tech layoff surge, intensifying AI debate

The tech industry reported a total of 33,330 layoffs in the first two months of 2026 — a 51% increase from the year-earlier period, outplacement firm Challenger said.

Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

How the CFO is fast becoming a chief value officer

Today’s CFO faces pressure to bring greater technical savvy, faster response times and deeper operational insight, writes Tipalti’s Manish Vrishaketu.

Surging oil price spurs worries of eventual stagflation during Iran war

U.S. consumers have felt a shock at the gas pump, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas jumping 16% during the past week to $3.48.

Ex-Fabric CFO sentenced to 2 years in prison for $35M crypto scheme

Judge Tana Lin also imposed a condition that prevents Nevin Shetty, 42, from serving as an officer or director of a company without the probation office’s permission.