Kroger acknowledges that its bet on robotics went too far

The retailer’s decision to close three automated fulfillment centers reflects the stark changes in grocery e-commerce that have taken place in the years since it launched its partnership with Ocado.

By Sam Silverstein • Nov. 25, 2025

Fear of AI-driven job displacement nearly doubles in a year: KPMG

The finding comes as two U.S. senators are pushing legislation that would require some AI-related layoffs to be reported to the Labor Department.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 25, 2025

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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. 

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4 top takeaways from MIT’s 2025 CFO Summit

Change is here, CFOs know — but what change is most critical? At the Thursday conference outside Boston, many finance chiefs were clearly wrestling with how everything from AI to team structure is shaking up their jobs.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 24, 2025

From scramble to opportunity: Leveraging AI in the year-end close

“AI is rapidly transforming the future of finance, laying the groundwork for a world where routine processes run autonomously,” writes SAP’s Lawrence Martin.

By Lawrence Martin • Nov. 24, 2025

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

Detroit Riverfront Conservancy tightens controls after CFO scandal

William A. Smith was sentenced in April to 19 years in prison for embezzling more than $40 million from the Detroit nonprofit while he was finance chief.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 21, 2025

CFOs see steady comp improvement, but outsize packages level off

Employers are being more cautious when it comes to paying up for new finance chief hires, according to executive search firm experts.

By Deborah L. Cohen • Nov. 21, 2025

Citi CFO Mark Mason to step down in March

The bank tapped Gonzalo Luchetti, its head of U.S. personal banking, to succeed Mason, who will become an executive vice chair and leave by the end of 2026 to pursue outside leadership opportunities.

By Dan Ennis • Nov. 21, 2025

SEC drops civil fraud case against SolarWinds

Cybersecurity and legal experts considered the case a potential precedent-setter for risk disclosure.

By David Jones • Nov. 20, 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

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

CFOs’ AI adoption slows as challenges mount: Gartner

Data literacy/technical skills and inadequate data quality remain the largest obstacles to AI adoption, the study found.

By Alexei Alexis • 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

C-suite leaders break their own AI rules

Most business leaders are using unapproved tools regardless of compliance requirements, according to a Nitro report.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 18, 2025

Alphabet, HP, IBM finance execs spotlight cautious AI pilots

Keeping humans “in the loop” and sanitizing data were among the AI deployment guardrails emphasized by top financial executives at an FEI conference last week.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 18, 2025

Cybersecurity rules vex financial sector CFOs

CFOs in the industry have faced an “an unprecedented tightening of cybersecurity oversight,” cybersecurity firm Omega Systems said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 18, 2025

SEC faces IPO backlog, packed regulatory agenda after shutdown

The SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance, which reviews IPOs and other securities offerings, said it’s “working expeditiously” to clear a backlog of filings.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 17, 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

CME Group CFO looks to partnerships for long-term growth

In seeking partners, the company looks for “complementary” skillsets, CME Group CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 12, 2025

Real Brokerage reaches ‘settlement in principle’ in ex-CFO’s pregnancy suit

Under the deal that must still be finalized, the residential brokerage company said it will “make no payment” to the former finance chief who filed the discrimination suit.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 12, 2025