Cisco to cut nearly 4,000 jobs as AI shift accelerates

“Things are moving incredibly fast right now,” Cisco’s CFO said, as the company sharpens its focus on AI.

By Alexei Alexis • May 14, 2026

FASB tackles transferable tax credits

Accountants have clamored for guidance to address a growing number of tax credits offered to incentivize investments in energy and other projects.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 14, 2026

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

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Chemours CFO talks PFAS, tariffs and internal controls

Shane Hostetter said strengthening controls and restoring trust were “critical priorities” when he took the Chemours CFO seat in 2024.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 13, 2026

Super Micro’s internal control weaknesses linger

The update comes two months after the AI server maker’s co-founder was indicted on charges connected to a smuggling scheme.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 12, 2026

SolarEdge taps new CFO amid turnaround plan

Incoming SolarEdge CFO Maoz Sigron is set to receive a monthly salary of approximately $44,000, subject to a 10% reduction should certain financial performance goals be left unmet, according to an SEC filing.

By Grace Noto • May 11, 2026

Tech layoffs climb as AI remains top driver

For the second month in a row, AI led all reasons for U.S. job cuts across sectors in April, accounting for 26% of total layoffs.

By Alexei Alexis • May 7, 2026

New Shake Shack CFO gets $300K signing cash bonus

Domino’s alum Michelle Hook joins the burger chain as it looks to expand its company-operated locations and swing back from an operating loss in Q1.

By Grace Noto • May 7, 2026

Jennifer Garner’s Once Upon a Farm CFO gets post-IPO raise

The organic kids' food maker will also pay $3 million more to actress Jennifer Garner as part of her spokesperson agreement.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 7, 2026

Prophix CEO cautions against building an AI ‘faster horse’

The advent of agentic AI represents a huge leap toward the dream of a continuous close — but to get there, providers need to convince CFOs it can be trustworthy.

By Grace Noto • May 6, 2026

SEC unveils blueprint for ditching quarterly reporting

The proposal is part of the “Make IPOs Great Again” push aimed at reducing the “rigidity” of rules governing public companies, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said Tuesday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 5, 2026

Data bottlenecks stall CFOs’ push for faster month-end close

“Companies are investing in AI, but they're still not closing the books as fast as they would like,” said Aaryn Ross, a financial data analyst at LiveFlow.

By Alexei Alexis • May 5, 2026

Warner Bros CFO awarded salary hike amid Paramount deal pushback

The compensation bump comes as the $110 billion merger of Warner Bros. with Paramount Skydance faces regulatory scrutiny and a consumer antitrust lawsuit.

By Grace Noto • May 1, 2026

Microsoft CFO flags workforce cuts as AI spending surges

The software giant is focused on “building high-performing teams that operate with pace and agility,” CFO Amy Hood said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 30, 2026

Puma names new CFO; touts turnaround progress

Puma will lean on yet another Hugo Boss alum to help steer through its ongoing turnaround efforts as it seeks to rightsize its inventory and reduce costs.

By Grace Noto • April 30, 2026

Nvidia hands new accounting chief $12.9M in RSUs

Next month Intel veteran Scott Gawel will join Nvidia, succeeding Donald Robertson, the AI chip giant’s longtime chief accounting officer.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 29, 2026

GM raises guidance on $500M tariff refund expectation

It’s unclear when the projected refund might be received, GM CFO Paul Jacobson said.

By Grace Noto • April 28, 2026

FASB steps toward extending ‘portfolio layer’ hedge rules to liabilities

The insurance industry has long sought the change for hedge accounting related to life insurance policies and other interest-rate sensitive liabilities.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 24, 2026

P&G expects $150M earnings hit from Middle East conflict

Amid the disruption, the company is using tools such as data analytics to support rapid product reformulation and supplier diversification, CFO Andre Schulten said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 24, 2026

ServiceNow CFO says Middle East conflict delayed large deals

The finance chief said several Middle East on-premise deals slipped during the first quarter though the software firm’s full-year outlook remains in tact.

By Alexei Alexis • April 23, 2026

Snap Inc taps VP of finance for CFO

Snap’s Doug Hott is set to step in as CFO as the company lays off 16% of its workforce and increases its focus on AI.

By Grace Noto • April 21, 2026

Former CEO, ex-CFO of AI company charged with fraud

The ex-CEO and CFO fabricated “virtually all” of the once $1.4 billion — now-defunct — AI company’s revenue, according to the charges.

By Grace Noto • April 20, 2026

Contracts are turning into budget protectors with spend intelligence

AI is turning contract PDFs into high value financial assets for spend control and optimization.

April 20, 2026

PepsiCo CFO says inflation ‘will come’ as Iran conflict adds risk

PepsiCo maintained its outlook, but its CFO flagged the risk of increased inflation, adding to a growing chorus of corporate warnings.

By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026

FASB cautiously advances new stablecoin guidance

The crypto industry has called for more clarity on stablecoin, but some critics say treating the assets as cash incorrectly signals they are safer than they are.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 17, 2026

How CFOs can lead a smooth digital transformation: Wolters Kluwer

For today’s CFOs to effectively drive transformation, they need to keep their eye on processes — not the technology itself, Wolters Kluwer’s Maria Montenegro said.

By Grace Noto • April 17, 2026