Direct Relief taps Salesforce CFO for CEO

Salesforce CFO Amy Weaver announced her intent to depart last year; in February, the software giant announced it would be combining its CFO and COO roles into a newly-created “COFO” position.

By Grace Noto • March 7, 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

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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.

By CFO Dive staff

Tesla CFO sells $1.7M more in stock

The sale comes as Tesla’s stock has lost a third of its value since President Donald Trump took office, amid a backlash against the EV maker’s CEO Elon Musk and a broadening trade war. 

By Grace Noto • March 6, 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

Starbucks gives incoming CFO $5M signing bonus

The bonus is part of a bid to induce CFO Cathy Smith to join the coffee retailer as well as to help her recoup some of the compensation she forfeited as she prepares to depart Nordstrom for Starbucks.

By Grace Noto • March 4, 2025

Cyberattacks targeting IT vendors intensify, causing bigger losses

Ransomware criminals are on the hunt for prime targets that can yield bigger payouts, according to cyber risk management firm Resilience.

By Alexei Alexis • March 4, 2025

Trump tariffs: March madness runs down the clock

Stocks slumped Monday after President Trump reasserted U.S. tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico would go into effect Tuesday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated March 3, 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

4 ways organizations can improve profitability

Boosting profitability starts with making smart decisions backed by strong data.

March 3, 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

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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

Salesforce expects AI agent push to yield ‘modest’ returns this year

The company’s stock price dipped after it reported revenue guidance for the coming year that fell short of analysts’ expectations.

By Alexei Alexis • 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

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

Accelerating the accounting strategic shift: Brex CAO

Leaders need to meld AI’s potential benefits with the judgment and experience of skilled accountants to best take advantage of the technology.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 25, 2025

Amplitude CFO focuses on value amid ‘year of the platform’

The data analytics firm is positioning itself to reach profitability this year as businesses look to consolidate software costs amid impacts from AI.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 24, 2025

Hasbro projects slight revenue growth this year despite tariffs

The toy company is looking to “diversify our manufacturing footprint to create optionality as we navigate the trade environment,” CFO Gina Goetter said.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 20, 2025

Wood Group CFO resigns after ‘incorrect description’ of qualifications

Arvind Balan said he decided to step down to minimize “distraction at this very pivotal time with our investors and lenders.”

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 20, 2025

One-time EV darling Nikola files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The filing comes several months after CFO Tom Okray warned Nikola only had enough cash to meet its obligations into, but not beyond, Q1 2025.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 19, 2025

Southwest to cut 15% of leadership staff ahead of CFO shift

The “unprecedented” layoffs of senior and corporate leaders come as Breeze Airways alum Tom Doxey gears up to take Southwest’s CFO seat.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 18, 2025

Super Micro says DOJ, SEC subpoenaed documents

The AI server maker’s accounting has drawn scrutiny in the wake of a highly critical report on the company from the now-defunct short-seller Hindenburg Research.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Feb. 12, 2025

OneStream sees high demand despite ‘near-term headwinds’

“If there’s a growing sense of uncertainty [among CFOs], we’re probably going to feel it a little bit first,” said Tom Shea, the finance software maker’s CEO. 

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 12, 2025

Kroger taps PepsiCo alum as next CFO

The appointment comes two months after Kroger’s $25 billion merger with Albertsons was blocked by an Oregon District Court judge.  

By Grace Noto • Feb. 12, 2025

Southwest appoints Breeze Airways alum to CFO chair

The new CFO joins the budget-friendly airline as it aims to realize $500 million in cost savings while facing inflationary pressures and challenges to its fleet capacity.

By Grace Noto • Feb. 11, 2025