NY Governor Hochul signs CPA licensing bill

With New York, at least 24 states have eased education requirements needed to become a certified public accountant in a bid to address a talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 21, 2025

SEC enforcements slump 30% in fiscal 2025: Cornerstone

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw 93% of the 56 SEC enforcement actions brought during the 12 months ended Sept. 30, a report found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 20, 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.

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Xerox CFO to exit post after less than a year

Finance chief Mirlanda Gecaj is leaving based on a “mutual decision” with Xerox, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 20, 2025

FASB takes up new crypto transfers project

The accounting standards setter voted to tackle transfers of crypto assets including wrapped tokens, marking the third digital assets project to hit its technical agenda.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 19, 2025

Coursera picks outsider for interim CFO amid AI push

Coursera will grant Google alum Michael Foley a $200,000 cash bonus, “contingent upon satisfactory performance of certain key responsibilities” as interim CFO.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 19, 2025

CFOs are reaching for downside budget protections, McKinsey exec says

A conservative sentiment is shaping this year’s budget season, with many companies taking extra care setting spending priorities and realistic goals, McKinsey’s Kevin Carmody says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 18, 2025

Papa Johns CFO gains dual role, salary bump

Appointing its finance chief Ravi Thanawala to the dual role of CFO and president could signal additional belt-tightening by the pizza chain, Cowen Partners’ Shawn Cole said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 18, 2025

Campfire CEO targets ‘systems-first’ accounting approach

An “AI-native” approach to accounting can help free finance professionals and accountants up for more strategic work, Campfire’s John Glasgow said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 17, 2025

Ex-Fabric CFO convicted of wire fraud in $35M crypto scheme

The ex-finance chief was convicted on four counts of wire fraud after the 2022 crypto winter wiped out a $35 million investment of company funds, according to court documents.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 14, 2025

NJ’s once-stalled CPA licensing bill advances after ‘surprise’ vote

If the legislation becomes law, New Jersey is currently on pace to be the 24th state to change the education requirements needed to be a certified public accountant.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 14, 2025

Disney extends CFO contract; increases equity award to $16.5M

The CFO extension comes as Disney remains enmeshed in a content distribution dispute with YouTube TV that could potentially bleed millions in revenue.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 13, 2025

FASB’s tax rules avert funding threat

The spending bill that ended the federal government shutdown did not include an earlier proposal that called for FASB to withdraw its income tax disclosure standards.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 13, 2025

Waymo taps Google exec for CFO seat

The move comes at a “pivotal moment” for Waymo as it continues to scale its autonomous ride-hailing business, Co-CEO Tekedra Mawakana said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 12, 2025

A CFO’s guide to controlling pharmacy benefits costs

With escalating drug costs, now’s the time to explore new ways to optimize plans and reduce financial waste.

Nov. 10, 2025

Dentsply Sirona CFO departs after six-month tenure

Heidrick & Struggles will lead a search for a new CFO as the company seeks to execute on a “return to growth” plan aimed at freeing up capital and improving performance.  

By Grace Noto • Nov. 7, 2025

Robinhood shares slump after CFO shakeup, earnings

The online brokerage firm named long-time company veteran Shiv Verma to replace Jason Warnick when he steps down from the CFO role in Q1.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 6, 2025

Bread CFO eyes new verticals after credit rating upgrade

The financial services company’s last quarter was a “validation” of its efforts to strengthen its balance sheet, CFO Perry Beberman said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 4, 2025

ADM cuts guidance, awaits China trade deal ‘clarity’

The grain trader’s CFO said the “evolving trade landscape” affected Q3 demand for its key agriculture services and oilseeds business.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 4, 2025

Big tech’s AI investments grow at ‘mind-bending’ pace

“We'll continue to make significant investments, especially in AI, as we believe it to be a massive opportunity,” Amazon’s CFO said during an earning call.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 4, 2025

Office vacancies notch first post-pandemic annual drop: CBRE

While rising, average asking office rents on an inflation-adjusted basis remain at the lowest level since the late 1980s, according to CBRE’s Stefan Weiss.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 3, 2025

Dive Newsdesk: AI precisely gauges tax liability, april CEO Borodach says

Companies can use artificial intelligence software to determine the tax implications of every financial decision, april CEO Ben Borodach said.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 31, 2025

Meta sees ‘accelerated’ employee compensation growth, CFO says

The spike in employee compensation costs was primarily driven by “technical” hires, particularly AI talent, CFO Susan Li said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 30, 2025

Hormel parts ways with CFO; warns of persistent inflation impacts

Hormel controller Paul Kuehneman will take the interim chair as the branded food company warns against ongoing headwinds including food recalls and commodity inflation.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 30, 2025

Adobe doubles down on AI after Q3 revenue gains

Company executives have largely attributed better-than-expected financial results in the third quarter to AI investments.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 28, 2025

CFOs must build AI data ‘audit discipline’

As finance leaders mull the potential use cases of AI, they need to bring the same eagle eye to data as they do to their financial statements, Usercentrics CEO Donna Dror advises.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 27, 2025