Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2025

Former Zadeh Kicks CFO pleads guilty in $80M wire, bank fraud scheme

Both the former owner and ex-CFO of the now-defunct sneaker resale company face a maximum 30-year prison sentence and a fine of $1 million for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

By Grace Noto • March 21, 2025

SEC to drop Ripple case

“I'm heartened that we have paved the way for other industry players to see the value in not backing down ... We are now closing a chapter in crypto history,” CEO Brad Garlinghouse said.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • March 20, 2025

Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift

Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025

SEC alleges cannabis CFO orchestrated $4.2M ‘round-trip’ accounting scam

The accounting fraud boosted the company’s year-end cash balance by more than 15%, to approximately $30.7 million, the SEC alleged.

By Jim Tyson • March 18, 2025

[Podcast] Advisor’s Edge with Baker Tilly

Discover key insights and best practices for private equity acquisitions in this podcast with Baker Tilly experts

By CFO Dive's studioID • March 14, 2025

Women unlikely to reach parity with men for 134 years: JPMorgan

In C-suites worldwide, women are far from attaining equal status, holding only about 10% of the most powerful roles such as CEO and CFO.

By Jim Tyson • March 13, 2025

Stablecoin gets AICPA guidance aimed at promoting ‘transparency’

The new guidance aims to foster clearer and more comparable stablecoin issuer reports that help investors understand how the assets are being handled.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2025

Utah becomes latest state to pass new CPA licensure pathway legislation

Utah joins Virginia and Ohio in passing legislation providing a route to CPA licensure that doesn’t require 150 hours of college credit.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2025

PCAOB fines global KPMG firms $3.3M

The audit watchdog imposed fines as high as $700K on nine KPMG member firms for failing to disclose other accounting firms involved in audits, among other quality control violations.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2025

Unlock hidden tax credits: essential cash flow strategies for CFOs

Businesses miss billions in tax savings yearly. Learn key strategies to maximize incentives and cash flow.

By Blake Windhorst and Luke Rushing • March 10, 2025

Orthofix’s fired execs’ lewd, ‘graphic’ texts surface in legal battle

The medical device maker didn’t originally specify the reasons behind the 2023 firing of its CEO, CFO and CLO. Now, a court case is illuminating the story behind the terminations.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 7, 2025

AICPA strips ‘competencies’ from new CPA licensure path

The revised proposal comes as more states are seeking to stop requiring certified public accountants to complete 150 hours of college credits to get licensed.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 5, 2025

Crypto firm Tether appoints new CFO before full audit

Tether will conduct a full audit in a bid to leave behind a somewhat checkered past with U.S. regulators as the Trump administration courts the crypto industry. 

By Grace Noto • March 3, 2025

Dwolla taps Walmart alum for CFO

Daniel Quezada is the payments player’s second CFO in less than two years. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 28, 2025

Robinhood CFO sells $1.2M in shares following dropped SEC investigation

The sale comes as the platform is eyeing further expansion into the industry and follows on the heels of the SEC dropping an investigation into Robinhood’s crypto unit. 

By Grace Noto • Feb. 28, 2025

[Podcast] Modern Tax Compliance

Stay ahead of tax compliance with Modern Tax Compliance, a new Sovos podcast covering regulations, real-time monitoring, and digital assets.

By CFO Dive's studioID • Feb. 28, 2025

US faces ‘serious questions’ on corruption safeguards, watchdog says

The decline in the perception of U.S. anti-corruption safeguards preceded an executive order by President Donald Trump pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 27, 2025

New AICPA CEO vows to be ‘vocal’ if IRS cuts affect service

Mark Koziel is taking the accounting organization’s reins as the industry faces headwinds related to taxes, the PCAOB and CPA licensure reform.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 27, 2025

Super Micro internal control flagged in delayed 10-K filing

The AI server maker’s shares jumped about 12% Wednesday after it said it had “regained compliance” with Nasdaq filing requirements.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 26, 2025

Anti-ESG groups intensify activism early in 2025 proxy season

Opposition to corporate sustainability efforts has grown in recent years, culminating in an anti-ESG order by President Donald Trump last month.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 26, 2025

PCAOB fines PwC Israel $2.7M for exam answer sharing

Monetary penalties imposed by the PCAOB during Biden’s presidency were over six times higher than those seen during the first Trump administration, according to a recent report.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 26, 2025

DOGE layoffs could trigger wider unemployment, slow economy: Apollo

Signs of economic weakness have emerged, with the murky outlook for U.S. tariff and other policies eroding sentiment among consumers and purchasing managers.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 24, 2025

Tax preparers urge Congress to protect IRS data amid DOGE advances

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency has sparked privacy concerns as it has sought to tap into federal databases in its effort to cut costs and root out fraud.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 21, 2025

Trade wars 101: A look back at tariffs

Behind the Tariff Act of 1930, the current trade war is the second broadest over the last century, Tax Foundation Senior Economist Alex Durante says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 18, 2025