Trump Media CFO offloads shares after crypto losses

The Truth Social parent’s CFO, CTO and interim CEO sold thousands in shares as the “crypto winter” in H1 of 2026 shaved off millions in value for the business, according to company filings.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 14, 2026

Washington DC mayor signs CPA licensing legislation

The act, which eases educational requirements needed to become a certified public accountant, must now undergo a 30-day congressional review.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 14, 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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AI drives spike in class action filings

A growing number of federal lawsuits involve AI development, data centers, and AI hardware or infrastructure matters, Cornerstone found.

By Danielle McLean • Aug. 13, 2026

Chicago Mayor taps Fitch veteran for CFO

Ashlee Brianne Gabrysch was named Chicago’s next finance chief after a series of high profile financial leaders have abruptly exited City Hall. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 12, 2026

The working capital hiding in your payment mix

Your accounts payable process may be sitting on more cash than you think.

Aug. 10, 2026

Zoetis nabs GE Health CFO for dual finance chief, COO role

Jay Saccaro will step into the newly-created role as the animal drug-maker business seeks to maintain its leadership position amid increased competition.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 7, 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

Best Buy picks Nordstrom alum for CFO

Anne Bramman succeeds Matt Bilunas, who left the retailer last month after serving as its finance chief for seven years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 4, 2026

Warner Music CFO, COO departs after a year

The CFO shift comes as the music production business reported strong operating income ahead of its third quarter.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 3, 2026

Is the accounting shortage over? It’s complicated

In an informal poll conducted by CFO Dive, 64% of the respondents indicated they were aware of a shortage in their industry while 29% said they were not. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 31, 2026

NBCUniversal names new CFO ahead of spinoff

NFL alum Christopher Halpin will take NBC’s top finance seat as it gears up for a split from its parent company Comcast.

By Grace Noto • July 31, 2026

Microsoft holds the line on AI spending plans

Despite surging AI demand, the software giant largely maintained its calendar 2026 capex forecast as an accounting change modestly adjusted the figure downward.

By Alexei Alexis • July 30, 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

Pentair targets ‘robust’ 2027 growth with $1.4B Taco acquisition

The acquisition “establishes a new growth engine” for the water treatment company as it navigates weak performance in key segments such as pool products, interim CFO Bob Fishman said.

By Grace Noto • July 28, 2026

Audi CFO calls for restructuring with VW Group support

Though cost measures Audi put in place are yielding results, they are “not enough” to relieve the economic and competitive pressures facing the auto brand, CFO Jürgen Rittersberger said.

By Grace Noto • July 27, 2026

GE Healthcare CFO steps down after three-year tenure

The CFO announcement comes as the healthcare tech provider navigates growing costs, including a $100 million jump in the cost of computer memory chips. 

By Grace Noto • July 24, 2026

Companies aim for more ‘strategic’ pay increases: WTW report

With salary budgets projected to increase 3.4% in 2027, employers are moving away from broad-based pay increases in favor of more targeted increases and spot awards.

By Danielle McLean • July 23, 2026

Tesla set for ‘massive capex’ spend of $25B, Musk says

Tesla shares fell by 14% after its Q2 earnings amid concerns of weaker profit and slower than expected expansion in key areas such as its robotaxi product.

By Grace Noto • 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

GM CFO looks to put EV restructuring ‘work behind us’

The automaker has logged $10.9 billion in EV-related charges since beginning efforts to restructure the segment in late 2025.

By Grace Noto • 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

Why CFOs should boost their scenario-planning capabilities for 2026 and beyond

Having a strategy to plan for multiple possible events unlocks greater resilience and agility.

July 20, 2026

Pentair brings back CFO as interim finance chief

Pentair’s Bob Fishman is returning as interim CFO five months after he resigned from the top finance seat in March.

By Grace Noto • July 16, 2026

Ex-ViaQuest CEO calls embezzlement allegations false, part of business dispute

On Monday, the healthcare firm filed a civil suit accusing its ex-CEO and former CFO of tapping company funds for personal expenses including club memberships and football tickets.

By Grace Noto • July 15, 2026

ViaQuest sues ex-CEO, former CFO for embezzlement

The healthcare firm alleges in a civil suit that its ex-CEO and former CFO tapped company funds for personal expenses including club memberships and football tickets.

By Grace Noto • July 14, 2026