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    Expedia names ex-Snap CFO as finance chief

    Snap CFO Derek Andersen will succeed Scott Schenkel as finance chief for the travel platform beginning May 11.  

    By April 24, 2026
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    P&G expects $150M earnings hit from Middle East conflict

    Amid the disruption, the company is using tools such as data analytics to support rapid product reformulation and supplier diversification, CFO Andre Schulten said.

    By April 24, 2026
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    Navigating risk in turbulent times

    CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

    By CFO Dive staff
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    WVU’s incoming CFO cited in Ohio State probe

    Days after being named CFO of West Virginia University, Chris Kabourek has been embroiled in an ongoing scandal surrounding his previous employer.

    By April 23, 2026
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    The AI journey isn’t a ‘sprint,’ Trintech CFO says

    As business leaders responsible for “mission-critical” processes, CFOs should focus on ensuring that artificial intelligence is reliable and auditable, Trintech CFO Omar Choucair said.

    By April 23, 2026
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    ServiceNow CFO says Middle East conflict delayed large deals

    The finance chief said several Middle East on-premise deals slipped during the first quarter though the software firm’s full-year outlook remains in tact.

    By April 23, 2026
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    CFOs feel healthcare pain rising as GLP-1s stretch budgets: Mercer

    Average healthcare costs for U.S. employers are expected to rise 6.7% this year, hitting a 15-year high.

    By April 22, 2026
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    Ex-CFO embezzled $1M for luxury purchases, Chicago jury finds

    Former CFO Tina Feuerstein used a company Amex to make thousands of dollars in purchases at luxury brands, according to the indictment.

    By April 22, 2026
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    Gummy bear-maker Haribo of America CFO departs

    Haribo of America’s former CFO Wes Saber helped develop the candy maker’s first U.S. factory, which opened in Wisconsin in 2023.

    By April 21, 2026
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    Snap Inc taps VP of finance for CFO

    Snap’s Doug Hott is set to step in as CFO as the company lays off 16% of its workforce and increases its focus on AI.

    By April 21, 2026
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    Workday preps AI tool aimed at fraud, error detection in finance

    The company is pitching a future where AI agents constantly perform tasks for CFOs — what Workday’s CEO has described as “lights-out finance.”

    By April 21, 2026
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    Fermi shares slump after CEO, CFO step down

    The company, which is developing private electric grids to deliver power at the scale needed for AI, was co-founded by former U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry. 

    By April 20, 2026
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    AI payoff remains distant as firms keep spending, PwC finds

    Meaningful gains from AI are still at least a year away for most companies, as finance chiefs face growing pressure to deliver results.

    By April 20, 2026
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    PepsiCo CFO says inflation ‘will come’ as Iran conflict adds risk

    PepsiCo maintained its outlook, but its CFO flagged the risk of increased inflation, adding to a growing chorus of corporate warnings.

    By April 17, 2026
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    What CFOs should know about Trump’s tariff refund process

    Finance leaders are expected to play a central role in steering companies through the claims process set to launch on Monday.

    By April 16, 2026
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    Kimberly-Clark keeps Urdaneta as CFO of combined company

    The Huggies parent laid out the organizational structure and executive leadership team it will put in place after its $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue closes in the latter half of this year.

    By April 16, 2026
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    5 takeaways on Maryland’s CPA pathways

    CPA licensing reform shifts more of the responsibility for developing accountants to employers, Maryland Association of CPAs CEO Rebekah Olson says. 

    By April 15, 2026
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    States diverge on OBBBA, complicating tax filing season

    A growing number of states are decoupling from the federal tax overhaul or taking a selective approach, making compliance more tricky.

    By April 15, 2026
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    Marsh doubles incentive opportunity for dual CFO, COO

    Long-time Marsh finance chief Mark McGivney will take on additional duties as COO, helping to drive and evaluate the company’s strategy in his expanded role.

    By April 15, 2026
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    Payscale CFO calls for ‘always on’ comp talks

    GenZ’s arrival in the workforce is one of the drivers behind the shift toward more transparent and frequent pay discussions, Payscale’s CFO said.

    By April 14, 2026
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    FedEx CFO to leave in June

    FedEx’s Claude Russ will step in as interim CFO while the company completes its spinoff of FedEx Freight, which is poised for strong revenue and profit growth, leaders said.

    By April 14, 2026
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    CFOs face expanded mandate, pressures in a volatile 2026: Deloitte

    Finance chiefs will need to lean further into AI and strategic leadership as uncertainty persists, according to Deloitte’s Steve Gallucci and Ed Hardy.

    By Steve Gallucci and Ed Hardy • April 14, 2026
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    CFOs embrace LinkedIn amid shift to more public-facing role

    ServiceNow’s Gina Mastantuono and PayPal’s Jamie Miller are among finance chiefs using LinkedIn to take their message beyond the quarterly earnings call.

    By April 14, 2026
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    Maryland passes CPA bill with October effective date

    Since early last year about 39 states have passed laws or changed rules to ease the educational requirements for becoming a certified public accountant.

    By April 13, 2026
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    Commvault ex-CFO returns to top finance seat after two-year gap

    Gary Merrill will bring a “customer-centric” view to his second stint as Commvault’s CFO, after serving as its chief commercial officer for two years, the company said.

    By April 13, 2026
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    CFOs flag as much as 30% of cloud spending as wasteful

    Most surveyed CFOs said their organizations’ cloud spending is rising, while two-thirds reported oversight of those costs has reached the board level.

    By April 10, 2026