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SEC charges ex-Tricolor CEO, CFO with fraud following $1.9B collapse

The three executives defrauded their investors through the use of “bogus collateral” and misrepresented the company as healthy despite it being “very close to collapse,” the SEC alleges.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 19, 2026

FASB taps vice chair, former KPMG partner for next chair

The U.S. accounting standards setter appointed Hillary H. Salo to succeed outgoing chair Richard Jones on July 1, 2027.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated Aug. 19, 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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SEC, FASB advance separate crypto proposals as Clarity Act stalls

Two separate proposals advanced Tuesday by the SEC and the FASB could provide the crypto sector with some regulatory relief.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 18, 2026

Enovix CFO stresses ‘financially prudent’ approach as interim CEO

Enovix executive chairman T.J. Rodgers sought to reassure investors following the CEO announcement, stating it was merely a change in position but not company strategy.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 18, 2026

Bakkt names new CFO in stablecoin growth push

Equifax alum Matthew White is taking the CFO reins as Bakkt looks to execute on its ongoing pivot to becoming a stablecoin infrastructure provider.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 17, 2026

SEC says it will stop responding to no-action requests ‘entirely’

After sitting out the bulk of the no-action process in the 2025-26 proxy season, the SEC is now considering broader changes to the rule governing shareholder proposals.

By Lamar Johnson • Aug. 17, 2026

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Read our research on how trend-following strategies can help offset during times of market stress.

Aug. 17, 2026

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

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