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

US lawmaker calls for AI hearings after Anthropic, OpenAI incidents

“We can’t run AI safety on the honor system,” said Rep. Lori Trahan, a Massachusetts Democrat who is pushing legislation to rein in AI developers.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 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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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

Adidas alum returns to take CFO seat as shares slump

The sportswear giant also reported Thursday that its Q2 operating profit rose 5% despite higher marketing spend on the World Cup. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 30, 2026

Grant Thornton Advisors, CBIZ agree to combine in $5B deal

The deal would result in Grant Thornton Advisors becoming the fifth-largest professional services, tax and advisory firm in the U.S., the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • July 29, 2026

Gartner raises 2026 IT spending forecast on AI demand

The research firm now expects global technology spending to reach $6.37 trillion this year, up 14.2% from 2025.

By Alexei Alexis • July 28, 2026

5 questions every CFO should ask before an AI bet

As AI adoption accelerates, CFOs who prioritize disciplined evaluation over rapid spending may gain the strongest competitive advantage, a tech consultant writes.

By Kevin Smith • July 28, 2026

What CFOs should know about family offices

While not a homogenous group, family offices are a growing source of capital that can be more “patient” than private equity, EY’s Catherine Fankhauser says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 24, 2026

DOJ moves to speed up merger probes

The revived approach is the latest step in the Trump administration’s effort to reduce regulatory burdens for dealmakers.

By Alexei Alexis • July 24, 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

Lawmakers push AI ‘kill switch’ bill as OpenAI breach sparks alarms

The bipartisan proposal comes on the heels of OpenAI disclosing that certain AI models it developed were behind an “unprecedented cyber incident.”

By Alexei Alexis • July 23, 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

Nearly 7 in 10 firms report AI cost overruns

Hidden costs and poor governance are complicating efforts to keep enterprise AI spending on track, according to the study.

By Alexei Alexis • July 22, 2026

BlackLine CFO touts ‘outcome-based’ AI pricing shift

With finance chiefs searching for more predictability from their AI spending, BlackLine CFO Patrick Villanova expects the outcome-based pricing the company offers to grow more common.

By Grace Noto • July 22, 2026

Accounting’s next challenge: Guarding what AI can’t replace

“With the industry’s adoption of AI, the judgment-building work doesn't disappear,” writes Trullion CEO Artie Minson.

By Artie Minson • July 21, 2026

EY hit with proposed class action over data breach

The lawsuit alleges the firm failed to protect sensitive tax and financial information exposed through an IT support platform.

By Alexei Alexis • July 21, 2026

Finance AI spending is stuck on efficiency gains, Gartner says

Only 17% of CFOs report significant or transformational value from productivity-focused investments, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • July 21, 2026

Ex-CFO sentenced to 36-month prison term for $4.3M loan scheme

Former Bank of the Valley CFO Aaron Luneke will serve 36 months in prison and be fined $10,000 in connection with bank fraud charges.

By Grace Noto • July 20, 2026

OpenAI pushes new yardstick for measuring AI investments

The company’s CFO floated a “useful-intelligence-per-dollar” approach as organizations face growing pressure to show returns on their AI spending.

By Alexei Alexis • July 17, 2026

New Xactly CFO targets efficient revenue growth

In her first week at the AI company, Adriana Carpenter is focusing on revenue, AI implementation, and ensuring she’s showing, not just telling, the financial story.

By Grace Noto • July 17, 2026

Pentair brings back CFO as interim finance chief

Pentair’s Bob Fishman is returning as interim CFO five months after he resigned from the top finance seat in March.

By Grace Noto • July 16, 2026

SpaceX leads US IPO surge as H1 proceeds top $114B: PwC

“The window is wide open, and companies that are prepared for that window are being rewarded for it,” PwC’s Mike Bellin said.

By Alexei Alexis • July 16, 2026

Washington DC’s CPA bill advances to mayor’s desk

The legislation establishing a third path to becoming a certified public accountant must also undergo Congressional review before becoming law.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 16, 2026

CoStar CFO heads to Allstate with $2M sign-on bonus

Incoming Allstate finance chief Christian Lown succeeds Jess Merten, who was named president of property liability in October 2025.

By Alexei Alexis • July 15, 2026