SEC taps Gibson Dunn lawyer to lead corporation finance division

James Moloney will take over the division — which reviews IPO filings, among other tasks — after spending more than two decades as a corporate attorney.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 11, 2025

Former fisheries CFO sentenced to eight months in prison for theft

The ex-CFO of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission siphoned more than $211,000 to pay personal expenses, including premiums for her spouse’s long-term care. 

By Grace Noto • Sept. 11, 2025

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Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

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Tesla CFO unloads more stock as CEO pay battle brews

The CFO’s latest share sale comes as the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk is seeking a $1 trillion pay package.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 10, 2025

Most firms aim to boost budgets for worker safety in next three years: EY

Work-related accidents and diseases annually take the lives of 3 million people worldwide, according to the International Labor Organization.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 8, 2025

Stablecoin maturity, regulation opens crypto adoption gate: Taxbit CEO

While regulatory clarity has eased some of the risks associated with stablecoins, CFOs are still eyeing outstanding accounting and tax questions.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 8, 2025

CFOs must hone data interpretation skills in AI age, AuditBoard CEO says

As finance chiefs confront the “enormous” risks AI can bring to their organizations, parsing data into insights is crucial, AuditBoard’s Raul Villar Jr. said.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 4, 2025

Colorado delays AI law implementation amid backlash

The delay gives Colorado lawmakers more time to work on tweaking the controversial AI statute in their 2026 legislative session.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 2, 2025

How agentic AI is poised to transform financial services

Firms are now able to integrate agents, bots and humans into seamless, end-to-end processes, writes Baker Tilly’s David Hickey.

By David Hickey • Sept. 2, 2025

Stablecoins set to transform cross-border payments

The search for faster and cheaper global payments is leading many companies to consider the use of stablecoins for remittances.

By Justin Bachman • Aug. 26, 2025

CPA licensing changes poised to hit half of all states by year-end

While a growing band of states have passed new CPA licensure laws, employers, universities, students and regulators are just beginning to grapple with how the new rules will work.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 22, 2025

IRS underreports wait times for taxpayers phoning in for help: TIGTA

“More transparency is needed when reporting IRS telephone level of service and average wait time,” the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 20, 2025

State AI rules trigger rising small business angst

Nearly two-thirds of survey respondents said they were worried about potential compliance and litigation costs related to state laws on privacy, AI and technology.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 19, 2025

Lax IRS review opened way for Form 941 business fraud: Inspector General

The report identifies errors that preceded a historic agency shakeup this year under the Trump administration.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 18, 2025

CFOs must take ownership of managing culture risks: AuditBoard

When it comes to hedging against cultural risks, CFOs need to “keep their eye on the ball” and make sure the critical players have the resources they need, AuditBoard’s Richard Chambers said.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 15, 2025

New cloud-based digital tax rules are here. They warrant CFO attention.

With remote work driving cloud spending to new heights and states competing aggressively for the related tax revenue, CFOs face mounting pressure to comply with a growing patchwork of tax obligations.

By Winston Post • Aug. 14, 2025

AI cuts monthly financial close time by 7.5 days: MIT/Stanford study

Accounting firms that adopt artificial intelligence can yield “remarkable improvements in productivity, task allocation and reporting quality,” researchers said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 13, 2025

Urgently CFO steps down after two months

The CFO’s departure comes as the digital roadside assistance company looks to continue addressing material weaknesses in its financial reporting.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 12, 2025

Why the EU AI Act could be a wake-up call for US CFOs

Staggered effective dates and uncertainty about which companies must comply could yield fresh financial pressures for CFOs, according to an attorney who specializes in cybersecurity.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 12, 2025

Tesla CFO Taneja, ex-CFO Kirkhorn named in robotaxi shareholder suit

The suit comes shortly after Tesla was ordered to pay $240 million to victims of a car crash related to its autopilot technology by a Florida jury.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 6, 2025

SEON CFO keeps eye on currency risk

The software firm’s CFO is carefully watching FX risk as SEON looks to expand its global footprint in a volatile macroeconomic environment.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 5, 2025

Cybersecurity budgets tighten as economic anxiety rises

Uncertain tariff policies and fluctuating inflation and interest rates are leading to stagnant or reduced budgets, according to an IANS Research report.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 5, 2025

FASB issues credit loss accounting relief

The latest GAAP update comes as FASB stakeholders have identified several new standard-setting areas of interest, including potential projects related to stablecoins.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 31, 2025

One in four CFOs expect to adopt crypto by 2027: Deloitte

Finance chiefs are eyeing stablecoins in particular as “a practical entry point” into adoption of digital assets, Deloitte says. 

By Grace Noto • July 31, 2025

Trump AI plan allows wide room for denying funds to states

The plan is silent on how the administration will define “burdensome” state AI rules for the purpose of withholding federal funds.

By Alexei Alexis • July 29, 2025

US, EU agree to lower tariffs in ‘framework’ deal

Most imports from the bloc would face a 15% tariff under the pact, U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Sunday.

By Philip Neuffer • July 28, 2025