Mastercard bets AI-powered virtual CFOs can fill gap at small firms

The company’s new “virtual CFO” tool is tailored for “lean teams” and designed to augment — not replace — human leadership, Mastercard’s Mark Barnett said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2026

AI as finance pain reliever: Tabs CFO

Today’s CFOs are looking for ways AI can ease specific, long-time pain points, Tabs’ Ali Hussain said.

By Grace Noto • March 23, 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. 

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FASB accounting support fees shrink 11%

This year companies are on track to pay less in accounting support fees for the Financial Accounting Standards Board than they did in 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 23, 2026

Super Micro co-founder, sales exec charged in server smuggling scheme

AI server maker Super Micro placed its co-founder and another employee charged in the scheme on leave and “terminated its relationship” with a contractor.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 20, 2026

White House calls for ‘minimally burdensome’ federal AI rules

The administration urged Congress to avoid creating new federal rule-making bodies for AI and instead lean on existing agencies and industry-led standards.

By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2026

Idaho governor signs CPA licensing bill

Idaho joins more than 30 states that have passed new laws or changed CPA licensing rules since Ohio was the first to do so in January 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 19, 2026

Sen. Blackburn releases draft of sweeping AI proposal

The Republican’s comprehensive draft bill calls for reporting of AI-related job impacts, with stiff penalties for covered entities that fail to comply. 

By Alexei Alexis • March 19, 2026

CFOs turn to AI for pricing as affordability concerns rise

Almost three-fourths of finance chiefs say affordability concerns have affected their pricing strategies, Grant Thornton found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 18, 2026

Top tech, HR executives gain in pay, prominence: Conference Board

While executives leading the rush into AI and related technologies enjoy pay increases, lower-level employees may see their compensation lag or even fall.

By Jim Tyson • March 17, 2026

SEC enforcement director quits

Margaret A. Ryan resigned a little over six months after joining the SEC, raising new questions about the agency’s enforcement direction.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 17, 2026

Jack Daniel’s parent taps Whirlpool alum for CFO

Long-time Whirlpool finance exec Jim Peters will join the spirits maker as it looks to boost its presence in emerging markets.

By Grace Noto • March 17, 2026

AI boom drives worker compensation cuts, study finds

Both jobs and paychecks are taking a hit as companies ramp up AI spending to avoid falling behind competitors, according to the research.

By Alexei Alexis • March 17, 2026

GenAI gains ground in M&A, but post-deal adoption lags

The technology is helping companies streamline pre-deal work such as market research and due diligence, an Accenture survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 17, 2026

Waste Management grants ex-CFO $1M cash bonus

The bonus is in association with a "successful" CFO transition effort, with Devina Rankin passing on the seat to company alum David Reed.

By Grace Noto • March 16, 2026

Louis Dreyfus promotes freight head to CFO

The agricultural trading giant named Sébastien Landerretche to the CFO post roughly three months after his predecessor passed away unexpectedly.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 16, 2026

Rhode Island, Louisiana join nationwide CPA licensure reform push

The two states are among the last and latest to officially start the process of changing laws that determine how candidates become certified public accountants. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2026

Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

By Ricky Zipp , David Jones • March 13, 2026

One CFO’s journey from light ChatGPT user to cautious AI convert

Despite the debate that pits humans against AI, people who know how to partner with the technology will reshape the future of work, insightsoftware's CFO writes.

By Josh Schauer • March 13, 2026

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

“What we’re seeing now is uncertainty reentering the system at exactly the wrong time,” KPMG’s Brian Higgins said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2026

Costco sued by customer seeking tariff refunds

The proposed class action suit seeks to recoup IEEPA-tariff costs an Illinois customer alleges the retailer passed on through higher prices.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2026

Peloton names CAO to interim CFO seat

The fitness company’s Saqib Baig will step in as interim CFO after Liz Coddington departs to take the top finance seat at energy firm Palmetto.

By Grace Noto • March 12, 2026

Navan shareholder suit alleges materially misleading IPO documents

The complaint names the travel platform, along with its CEO, former CFO, CAO and directors, as well as underwriters as defendants.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 11, 2026

Phoenix Copper fires chairman, CFO after misconduct probe

More than $1 million in unauthorized payments were made to a corporate finance advisory firm owned by the chairman, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 11, 2026

CHG-Meridian CFO: Building a data-first company culture

Consistent data quality and governance are crucial for CFOs to act as the “copilots” of business strategy, CHG-Meridian’s CFO Ulrich Bergmann said.

By Grace Noto • March 11, 2026

EY doubles CPA exam bonus to $10,000

The bigger bonuses are part of a $1 billion initiative announced by the Big Four firm in 2024 which aims to attract more people to the accounting profession. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 10, 2026