Shield AI remains on expansion track despite safety, tariff concerns, CFO says

The company missed profit targets after a 2024 accident, but CFO Kingsley Afemikhe says it’s on track for expansion, with $100 million in European contracts and operations in Ukraine.

Five Below CFO exits as Q1 sales jump 20%

COO Kenneth Bull will serve as interim financial chief while the company continues to focus on assortment newness. 

Circle CFO takes post-IPO victory lap for stablecoin, company

The public offering represents an “accelerant” for Circle as it seeks to establish itself at the heart of a new “internet financial system,” CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen said.

Tariff tips, tales from the CFO Leadership conference

Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care,” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics CFOs can use to mitigate the impact of import duties. 

Audit partner pessimism surges amid risk of recession: CAQ survey

U.S. gross domestic product will likely expand during the second quarter at a 3.8% annual rate, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says

The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.

Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble

The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.

US hiring slows, service industry falters amid trade war turbulence

“After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” according to an economist at ADP Research.

PayPal veteran named Bill CFO

Rohini Jain is set to become Bill’s finance chief in July, replacing John Rettig who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer.

Connecticut passes alternative CPA licensure bill

The legislation, which awaits signing by Governor Ned Lamont, includes a provision enabling licensed CPAs form other states in “good standing” to practice in Connecticut.

Tariffs to spur inflation, slow US GDP growth to 1.6% this year: OECD

Several economists in recent months have said import levies imposed by the Trump administration will probably spur inflation in 2025.

AI agents observed sharing sensitive corporate data: SailPoint

The findings come as AI agents proliferate, gaining access to passwords, financial details and other confidential information, the cybersecurity firm said.

Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule

The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

Everyone feels tariffs. It’s up to CFOs to manage the impact.

Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.

Undergraduate accounting enrollment jumps to 5-year high, study finds

Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay. 

Manufacturing slumps as tariff war undercuts orders, inventories: ISM

Outside of manufacturing, the U.S. economy has so far shown signs of weathering a two-month-long trade war.

Cube AI suite aims to ease finance platform, communication gaps

With planning now a constant on the CFO’s to-do list, AI can help finance chiefs ease critical communication gaps between platforms, Cube CEO Christina Ross said.  

Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says

The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.

Companies vie for ‘tried-and-true’ CFOs amid volatility: Russell Reynolds

Ongoing pipeline and succession planning challenges are contributing to a “supply, demand imbalance” for employers seeking experienced CFOs, Russell Reynolds’ Jenna Fisher said.

Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more

Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.

CFOs, financial execs in crosshairs of ‘highly targeted’ spearphishing campaign

Hackers are preying on senior corporate leaders at banks, investment firms, utilities and insurance companies worldwide.

Salesforce says over 8,000 customers using new agentic AI tool

The “Agentforce” tool is also now producing $100 million in annual order value, CEO Marc Benioff said.

Jack in the Box serial interim finance leader takes CFO brass ring

Dawn Hooper is taking the permanent CFO seat as the California-based fast food chain plans to close 150-200 underperforming restaurants.  

Regulatory clarity ‘foundational’ for crypto: Gemini CFO

Newly-minted Gemini CFO Dan Chen emphasized the importance of clear regulatory frameworks as the Trump administration continues to woo the crypto industry.

US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

Updated May 29, 2025