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Citi poured $12B into tech last year, retired nearly 400 legacy apps
While efforts to modernize are underway, the company is operating at a loss and plans to cut 20,000 positions by 2024 as part of a broader restructuring.
By Matt Ashare • Jan. 16, 2024 -
IRS streamlining falls short despite budget boost: Taxpayer Advocate
Although improving some taxpayer services, the IRS has overstated its progress by claiming to answer 85% of calls, the national taxpayer advocate said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Trendline
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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NY AG, Trump clash in final $370M civil fraud tug-of-war
Attorneys laid out their closing arguments in the NY AG’s $370 million civil fraud trial that has put accounting under a surprising spotlight.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Walgreens on track to save $1B this year with new executive team
Cost reductions, along with challenging market conditions, are critical roadblocks to address, executives said.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 9, 2024 -
United Airlines aims to expand Denver facilities; skirts rumors of potential HQ move
United’s bid to establish a new flight simulator building in Denver follows a $33 million purchase of property in the city which sparked rumors of a potential shift in the airline’s base of operations.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 8, 2024 -
NY AG seeks ‘lifetime’ ban of Trump, ex-CFO from NY real estate
The New York Attorney General’s office has also upped the fine it is asking the judge to impose on the Trump Organization to $370 million.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 5, 2024 -
CVS interim CFO takes permanent seat
The CVS Health executive is taking on the top finance seat as it looks to get back on track following a corporate restructuring, company-wide layoffs, and rising costs.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Bankruptcies surge 18% in 2023 as more distress looms
The rise in business failures was one of the darker pieces of last year’s economic puzzle.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Chevron blames regulations, cleanups for $4B write-off
The energy giant said California’s regulatory landscape and cleanup of decommissioned Gulf of Mexico sites are estimated to cost the company at least $3.5 billion.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 4, 2024 -
73% of accounting students lack money for gaining CPA license
To stem a talent shortage, accounting firms need to reach out to potential CPAs well before they select their college majors, according to a CPA association.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 3, 2024 -
IRS unlocks 15% corporate minimum tax’s handcuffs
The guidance is the latest in a slew of IRS directives issued as questions have swirled around the new tax on big companies.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Walmart vet tapped for Innovative Food’s CFO seat
Gary Schubert is taking over the finance reins of the struggling gourmet food company after a 15-year stint at Walmart.
By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 3, 2024 -
Life Time Group CFO abruptly resigns amid push for positive cash flow
The CFO shift comes as the company weathers rising operating costs for its fitness centers.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 2, 2024 -
2024 is ‘all about the Fed,’ U.S. Bank exec says
With 2023 drawing to a close, all eyes are remaining on the Federal Reserve and its inflation strategies for 2024, U.S. Bank’s Stephen Philipson said.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Deep Dive
FASB at 50: Under the gun to modernize GAAP
With its anniversary year drawing to a close, there are signs FASB is stepping up the pace of its standards setting. Some finance executives are wary.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Marshaling the right GenAI data strategy: EY
To drive effective financial transformation with AI, organizations need to ensure the “fuel” for the technology is there, EY experts say.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Hewlett-Packard Enterprise taps HP Inc. CFO for finance chief
Company veteran Marie Myers will take HPE’s financial reins as the business seeks to boost IT spending next year.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 18, 2023 -
4 accounting takeaways from this week’s FASB congressional hearing
Lawmakers pressed FASB and PCAOB leaders to explain how they’re approaching regulations in the wake of the recent bank and crypto crises.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 14, 2023 -
New cybersecurity CPA focus shines spotlight on risk for CFOs: Sysdig
Cybersecurity is landing on the CPA exam at a time when CFOs are facing both an accounting talent shortage and new digital threats.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Trump holds responsibility for GAAP compliance, NY AG expert said
The Trump Organization is ultimately responsible for ensuring their financial statements are compliant, rather than their accountants, professor of accounting Eric Lewis said.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 13, 2023 -
NY AG disputes Trump expert’s GAAP analysis
Attorneys for both the NY AG’s office and the former president zeroed in on particular provisions of GAAP as the $250 million civil fraud trial winds down.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Cybersecurity pressures stretch CFOs
CFOs are bracing for new SEC cybersecurity rules set to kick in this month as the regulator is already signaling an aggressive enforcement posture.
By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Veradigm CEO, CFO asked to resign amid audit committee probe
Veradigm appointed an interim CEO and CFO as it struggles to course correct in the midst of an ongoing audit and a shareholder complaint alleging it artificially inflated revenues for a two-year period.
By Grace Noto • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Instacart to focus on order efficiency to retain online grocery delivery dominance
The practice of “batching,” or handling multiple orders per shopper trip, is improving unit economics, CFO Nick Giovanni says.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Most accountants back AI, viewing it as productivity boost: Moss Adams
Accountants also flagged several potential downsides from rapid AI adoption, including poor work quality, flawed data and undetected bias.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 8, 2023