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    ServiceNow CFO eyes AI agents following robust Q3

    The SaaS provider is looking to bring AI agents to its customer and IT service segments after reporting $2.7 billion in subscription revenues, driven in part by AI adoption, its CFO said.  

    By Nov. 5, 2024
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    Election 2024: Harris, Trump present ‘diametrically opposed’ impacts on ESG

    “A Harris administration would be more favorable for the interests of ESG investors whereas a Trump administration would be antagonistic,” according to Morningstar Indexes’ head of strategy.

    By Lamar Johnson , Zoya Mirza • Nov. 5, 2024
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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
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    Internal auditors, CFOs should share the AI disruption risk: IIA CEO

    As AI further complicates a tricky risk environment, CFOs and internal auditors need to reach a strategic alignment, IIA’s Anthony Pugliese said.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    FASB issues new, long-anticipated income statement expense rules

    Compliance with the standards update “isn’t going to be cheap” for many firms, but the FASB has taken steps to reduce the cost to preparers, board member Fred Cannon said.

    By Nov. 4, 2024
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    Meta CFO: AI poised to drive ‘significant’ capex growth

    The tech giant’s stock price fell after its third-quarter earnings report, as the company faces growing Wall Street angst over its ballooning AI expenditures. 

    By Oct. 31, 2024
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    Alphabet CFO looks to ‘push a little further’ on efficiencies, cost

    Anat Ashkenazi is prioritizing cost reductions, even as the company expects to invest $13 billion next quarter in GenAI and other growth areas.

    By Oct. 30, 2024
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    FASB publishes narrow software accounting revamp proposal

    In June the FASB voted 7-0 for the more targeted update, even as some expressed concerns about not going far enough to modernize GAAP rules.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    Shutterstock promotes former Getty Images CFO to finance chief

    Getty alum Rik Powell will move to Shutterstock's top financial seat as it focuses on continuing to improve revenues for its content segment.

    By Oct. 29, 2024
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    $816M ExxonMobil verdict is latest as juries seek environmental justice

    No easing is in sight as companies face backlash for the impact their products have on the environment and public safety, a ruling shows. 

    By Jennifer Paley • Oct. 28, 2024
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    Tesla earnings rise on energy storage surge

    The EV maker remains focused on offering “extremely compelling” vehicle financing as demand in the overall industry continues to wane, Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said.

    By Oct. 25, 2024
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    Southwest details board travel perks as ex-Chevron CFO joins new director slate

    The airline's board compensation package includes free travel on Southwest for each non-employee director, their spouse and children and 50 “unrestricted” one-way flight passes annually.

    By Oct. 25, 2024
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    Honeywell sales fall short amid warehouse automation weakness

    “We navigated through a challenging operational environment in the third quarter,” CFO Greg Lewis said.

    By Oct. 24, 2024
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    Most finance leaders believe sustainability targets out of reach: EY

    CFOs leading companies active in the U.S. and Europe face a “fluid picture” when attempting to meet regulations for sustainability reporting, EY said.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    Red Lobster names Checkers alum CFO after Chapter 11 restructuring

    Bob Baker brings more than three decades of restaurant industry experience to his new position, having held finance chief roles at Checkers & Rally, Benihana, Pieology Pizzeria, and Café Rio Mexican Grill.

    By Oct. 23, 2024
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    AICPA asks IRS for fresh cannabis tax guidance

    The potential reclassification of marijuana as a Class III controlled substance has raised questions about tax benefits cannabis companies stand to gain.

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    SEC settles charges with 4 firms it says downplayed SolarWinds hack exposure

    The agency alleged Unisys, Avaya, Check Point Software and Mimecast misled investors about the extent of their respective cyber risks.

    By David Jones • Oct. 22, 2024
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    FASB advances credit loss accounting relief for private firms

    The credit loss rules grew out of the financial crisis and the concern that banks were delaying recognizing deteriorating asset values. 

    By Oct. 22, 2024
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    Huntington Bank CFO sees acceleration of fintech venture opportunities

    Declining interest rates are opening the gateway for a “regrowth” of funding activity, Huntington Bank CFO Zachary Wasserman said.

    By Oct. 21, 2024
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    Many middle market firms in ESG ‘wait and see’ mode, RSM says

    While 75% of mid-sized companies have begun preparing for new climate-related regulations, 84% of respondents said they are monitoring developments before taking further action.

    By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 21, 2024
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    EY, PwC voice cautious support for 120-credit hour CPA licensure

    The Big Four accounting firms are now all signalling varied degrees of support for a CPA licensure option that would require 30 fewer college credit hours.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    RTX to pay more than $950M in bribery, fraud settlement: DOJ

    The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that last decade RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, used bogus subcontracts with a supplier to pay bribes of nearly $2 million.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Ex-Tyson CFO pleads guilty to drunk driving

    The son of the company’s chairman and ex-CFO pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his second alcohol-related arrest in two years.

    By Oct. 18, 2024
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    Sage Therapeutics CFO, GC, CTO to depart in wide restructuring plan

    The biotech will also be reducing its total workforce by approximately 33% and tapped its COO to take on responsibilities for finance as part of the restructuring.  

    By Oct. 17, 2024
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    NYSE poised to curb serial reverse stock splits

    The New York Stock Exchange is proposing rule changes to protect investors from deeply distressed companies that are “inappropriate for trading.”

    By Oct. 16, 2024
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    Most accountants see ethical challenges increasing: ACCA

    Two-out-of-five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.

    By Oct. 15, 2024