Tech debt, process gaps keep firms in AI ‘pilot purgatory,’ study finds

Collectively, the world’s top 2,000 public firms have nearly $18 trillion in untapped AI value due to broken processes and other weaknesses, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • June 15, 2026

Accounting watchdog calls on CFOs to vet IPOs

Journalist and academic Francine McKenna says CFOs must “stand up” to CEOs and boards and serve as protectors of the integrity of their firms’ financial reporting. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2026

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like agentic AI evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

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Adobe CFO’s exit leaves leadership gap

Daniel Durn’s departure leaves the tech platform fielding another executive search as it continues its hunt for a CEO successor to long-time top executive Shantanu Narayen.

By Grace Noto • June 12, 2026

BCG predicts rise of vibe coding in finance, urges guardrails

Generative AI can enable finance teams to build their own software, but that benefit comes with new control and compliance risks, BCG said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 12, 2026

Dentsply Sirona appoints new CFO

John Fortson, a former U.S. Army Ranger with over two decades of finance experience, will take the dental supply maker’s finance reins in July.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 11, 2026

Oracle expands into token-based AI pricing

More than 30 customers have pre-purchased token bundles for AI capabilities under the company’s new pricing model, CEO Mike Sicilia said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 11, 2026

Primark names IKEA vet CFO ahead of planned AB Foods split

Shell alum Lucy Slinger is joining Primark as the latest executive hire as it consolidates plans to become an independent entity.  

By Grace Noto • June 11, 2026

Recession fears rise as company confidence holds: AICPA

Just over half of accounting professionals surveyed in May believed the U.S. was already in a recession or will be by the end of the year, the report found.

By Danielle McLean • June 11, 2026

Vermont governor signs CPA bill into law, effective immediately

The Green Mountain State’s new law aligns it with more than 40 other states that have to date revamped licensing rules for certified public accountants. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 10, 2026

Synthetic identity fraud surges as criminals weaponize AI: study

U.S. unsecured credit losses are projected to exceed $3.1 billion in 2026 as the trend accelerates.

By Alexei Alexis • June 10, 2026

McAfee nabs Experian alum for incoming CFO

Brian Herb will step in as CFO for the cybersecurity firm as it grapples with AI, which is transforming the software and digital fraud landscape.

By Grace Noto • June 10, 2026

Costco’s retired CFO and Ryan Reynolds: An improbable bromance

The retailer’s ex-CFO Richard Galanti and the Hollywood actor talked budgets and hot dogs during their keynote appearance at an AICPA conference Monday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 9, 2026

New Apollo.io CFO wants to build ‘solid’ data foundation

CFO Phil Moon wants to ensure the expanding go-to-market platform is also scaling its systems and tools in a way that supports ongoing growth.

By Grace Noto • June 9, 2026

CFOs crave real-time data. Few are there yet.

Many finance teams are still constrained by fragmented systems, technical debt and limited visibility, writes SAP Taulia CFO Rene Ho.

By Alexei Alexis • June 9, 2026

Inside Bristol Myers’ AI-powered procurement overhaul

The pharmaceutical giant cut procurement timelines from months to weeks while challenging conventional wisdom on AI data readiness.

By Alexei Alexis • June 9, 2026

AICPA tackles accounting’s AI era: 4 predictions

The crowd-sourced 44-page report from AICPA and CIMA examines AI-related changes reshaping the accounting industry.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 8, 2026

Alphabet taps company veteran for principal accounting post

The tech giant has a history of appointing women to its top finance posts.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 8, 2026

Chipotle CFO zeroes in on international growth

The restaurant company could potentially have as many locations outside the U.S. as it does inside, given a few decades of further growth, CFO Adam Rymer said.

By Grace Noto • June 5, 2026

4 takeaways on generational divides shaping accounting

GenZ, Millenials, GenX and Baby Boomers don't always share the same views on hybrid work, ESG policies and AI, the recent survey found.

By Danielle McLean • June 5, 2026

AI’s paradox: Skeptical CFOs will help win arms race

The leaders who keep asking whether the AI spending is justified are the ones building the muscle to redirect investment when needed, David Zwick writes. 

By David Zwick • June 5, 2026

DOJ appeal throws fresh uncertainty into tariff refund process

“The end game is clear: the government is trying to keep as much of the remaining money as possible,” said Reed Smith attorney Michael Lowell.

By Alexei Alexis • June 5, 2026

Coca-Cola CFO: Some consumers ‘not as resilient as you think’

The beverage giant is seeking to serve a broad range of customers by balancing the price, volume and mix of its products, CFO John Murphy said. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2026

Hub Group interim CFO to receive $125K monthly

Interim CFO Todd Heeter will receive the monthly fee over a six-month term as Hub Group works to accurately restate its financials for the past three years.

By Grace Noto • June 4, 2026

AI cited as top reason for US job cuts for third straight month

The technology was tied to a record 38,579 U.S. layoffs in May, accounting for 40% of all job cuts for the month.

By Alexei Alexis • June 4, 2026

US M&A deal volume to rise 8% this year: EY

Corporate dealmaking is expected to drive gains as private equity activity levels off, according to the mid-year outlook.

By Alexei Alexis • June 3, 2026