CFOs face biggest OBBBA tax risk at state level

The federal picture is clear. State conformity is not, and the disparity between the two is where tax exposure is often found.

By Mark Nachbar • Aug. 20, 2026

SEC charges ex-Tricolor CEO, CFO with fraud following $1.9B collapse

The three executives defrauded their investors through the use of “bogus collateral” and misrepresented the company as healthy despite it being “very close to collapse,” the SEC alleges.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 19, 2026

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To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

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SEC, FASB advance separate crypto proposals as Clarity Act stalls

Two separate proposals advanced Tuesday by the SEC and the FASB could provide the crypto sector with some regulatory relief.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 18, 2026

EY ties audit turnaround to tech, talent investments

The PCAOB’s 2025 inspection of EY found significant deficiencies in 5% of the audits it examined, down from 28% in 2024.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 18, 2026

SEC says it will stop responding to no-action requests ‘entirely’

After sitting out the bulk of the no-action process in the 2025-26 proxy season, the SEC is now considering broader changes to the rule governing shareholder proposals.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 17, 2026

Ex-hedge fund CFO pleads guilty to $3M embezzlement scheme

The former finance chief used fake invoices and put unauthorized personal expenses on credit cards to steal money from his employer, prosecutors said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 12, 2026

Court approves forensic review of ex-Flex CFO candidate’s personal devices

A ‘forensic vendor’ will look through Alex Anderson’s personal computer and devices to secure confidential information relating to Flex, according to the order.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2026

Former acting IRS head warns of tax compliance ‘race to the bottom’

The tax agency has faced steep budget cuts since Douglas O’Donnell stepped down from serving as acting commissioner in early 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 7, 2026

SEC launches new enforcement unit aimed at accounting fraud

The move builds on prior efforts to crack down on bad actors in the accounting and auditing profession, SEC Enforcement Chief David Woodcock said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 6, 2026

Flex sues former CFO candidate; alleges stealing of ‘strategic crown jewels’

Block executive Alex Anderson took advantage of his interview process for the Flex CFO seat to “mine” the business for trade secrets, a suit alleges.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 5, 2026

How volunteer cyber experts are helping protect rural water systems

A first-in-the-nation program is yielding promising results as it charts a path for supporting the U.S.’s most vulnerable infrastructure.

By Eric Geller • Aug. 4, 2026

Resilience ties 85% of cyber insurance losses to human error

“Attackers have used AI to sharpen social engineering across the board, from emails to voice deepfakes,” the cyber risk firm said.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 4, 2026

FASB votes to tackle improving goodwill accounting

The board’s Wednesday decision to take on what one board member called a "hot topic" comes about four years after it dropped an earlier project on goodwill.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 29, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors, CBIZ agree to combine in $5B deal

The deal would result in Grant Thornton Advisors becoming the fifth-largest professional services, tax and advisory firm in the U.S., the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • July 29, 2026

DOJ moves to speed up merger probes

The revived approach is the latest step in the Trump administration’s effort to reduce regulatory burdens for dealmakers.

By Alexei Alexis • July 24, 2026

US imposes tariffs over forced labor before global duty ends

Imports from 60 trading partners will be subject to either a 10% or 12.5% tariff, effective Friday, the same day Section 122 levies will expire.

By Phil Neuffer • July 23, 2026

Most corporate boards lack rules for AI use: Deloitte survey

AI “use for board-level purposes seems to be comparatively new, uneven and still maturing,” Deloitte said.

By Jim Tyson • July 23, 2026

92% of CFOs, top finance staff feel pressure to show ROI from AI: survey

Half of survey respondents said their AI agents have yielded only limited measurable ROI, according to Avalara.

By Jim Tyson • July 21, 2026

EY hit with proposed class action over data breach

The lawsuit alleges the firm failed to protect sensitive tax and financial information exposed through an IT support platform.

By Alexei Alexis • July 21, 2026

Tax numbers aid analysts more than narratives, study finds

CFOs must balance the need to meet disclosure compliance requirements with the risk of drawing extra scrutiny from competitors and the IRS.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 20, 2026

Washington DC’s CPA bill advances to mayor’s desk

The legislation establishing a third path to becoming a certified public accountant must also undergo Congressional review before becoming law.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 16, 2026

Missouri governor signs CPA licensing bill, effective next month

The Show Me State joins over 40 others establishing a route to becoming a certified public accountant that doesn’t require 150 college credit hours.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2026

US corporate bankruptcies hover at 16-year high: S&P

The number of larger U.S. private and public companies that filed for bankruptcy protection ticked up to 372, the highest since 2010, according to S&P Global.   

By Danielle McLean • July 13, 2026

ExxonMobil CFO backs semiannual reporting option: 5 takeaways

The oil giant’s CFO Neil Hansen penned a letter which supported the SEC proposal but stopped short of committing to making the change for itself.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 9, 2026

SEC’s semiannual reporting proposal draws groundswell of opposition

The proposal to allow companies to file reports twice a year is part of the SEC’s “Make IPOs Great Again” push.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 7, 2026