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    Casual dress codes, informal etiquette may help recruiting and retention, survey indicates

    Employers may want to be more lenient with attire, cellphones and communication, but such shifts also may confuse employees if expectations aren't clear.

    By Carolyn Crist • July 12, 2024
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    Former tech CFO sanctioned in UK over fraud after US jail sentence

    The ex-finance chief of software vendor Autonomy is banned from working as an accountant in the U.K. until November 2038.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Trendline

    CFO best practices: lessons from the trenches

    Leaders share operational and strategic learnings from their years in the top finance seat.  

    By CFO Dive staff
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    GenAI spending frenzy shifts as revenue emerges as top ROI priority

    Revenue generation has overtaken productivity as C-suite leaders’ primary return-on-investment metric for generative AI spending, KPMG found.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Yooz: Closing the finance strategy perception gap

    To drive strategic transformation, CFOs need to connect with their finance teams to figure out what’s holding them back, Yooz’s John Gronen said.

    By July 11, 2024
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    Newly-appointed UPS CFO faces shipping, cost quandary

    Brian Dykes faces the tough challenge of boosting shipping volumes without subsequently increasing costs, West Monroe’s Jeremy Tancredi said.

    By July 10, 2024
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    ADM hires 3M CFO, signaling push for fresh start after accounting woes

    The grain trading giant’s financial reporting practices have been in the spotlight since January when it revealed an internal probe was underway.

    By July 10, 2024
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    Chipotle CFO Jack Hartung to retire after two decades at chain

    Adam Rymer, the company’s current vice president of finance, will become CFO in January.

    By Julie Littman • July 10, 2024
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    Naked Wines replaces SVB credit facility as CFO exits

    The subscription-based retailer’s $60 million new credit facility with PNC Bank will be secured by its global wine assets. 

    By July 9, 2024
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    Boeing would become a felon under DOJ plea deal

    The aerospace and defense giant would plead guilty to one criminal count, pay a $244 million fine and operate under an oversight monitor for three years.

    By Justin Bachman • July 9, 2024
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    Aligning finance, operations key for best tech practices: LogicSource

    To find the right technology solution, finance and operations first need to be aligned on the problem, LogicSource’s Jo Seed says.

    By July 9, 2024
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    Opinion

    How CFOs can leverage AI in spend management

    AI can sift through tons of data in seconds, streamlining tax calculations in the employee expense process, among other benefits, writes SAP Concur’s Chris Juneau.

    By Chris Juneau • July 9, 2024
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    Crypto theft doubles to $1.38B

    The May theft of over $300 million worth of bitcoin from Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin is the largest digital currency heist so far this year.

    By July 8, 2024
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    How CFOs can survive a takeover

    CFOs need to make sure they have a road map for handing the company over to the buyer, West Monroe’s Connor Augustyn said.

    By July 8, 2024
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    Serta brings in ElectroLux alum as finance chief after latest CEO swap

    GE alum Cesar Perez will take the mattress manufacturer’s financial reins only a few days after its newly-appointed CEO, Jim Loree, stepped into his role as of July 1.  

    By July 8, 2024
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    Sponsored by OneStream

    Future-proof finance talent through upskilling and digital transformation

    Why finance leaders must modernize within their own departments to bridge the growing talent gap.

    By Danielle Crane, Chief People Officer, OneStream • July 8, 2024
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    Ex-Disney CFO joins FanDuel parent Flutter’s board

    The high-profile Disney alum is joining Flutter’s board as the company is doubling down on its U.S. sports betting business.

    By July 3, 2024
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    Almost 60% of corporate cybersecurity budgets are higher this year: report

    Artificial intelligence is a key focal area as organizations scramble to keep up with threat actors, the study shows.

    By July 3, 2024
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    A CFO summer reading list

    As we move into the second half of the year, it’s a good time to take a break and head down to the pool — hopefully with a good book in hand.

    By July 3, 2024
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    OSHA proposes rule to protect workers from extreme heat

    Released this morning, the standard would require employers to provide water and rest breaks when high heat creates a hazardous work environment.

    By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2024
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    Chevron ruling adds new wrinkle to US cybersecurity efforts

    The Supreme Court decision could have major ramifications for federal agencies that rely on old laws to tackle digital-era policy challenges, legal analysts said.

    By July 2, 2024
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    Cyber insurance prices fall amid rising competition: report

    The pricing relief comes even as cyberattacks are escalating and businesses are paying more to recover from them.

    By July 2, 2024
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    Fossil names interim CFO after finance chief follows CEO out the door

    The watch and jewelry retailer is bringing in a Radisson Hotel and Icahn Enterprises alum as interim CFO after reporting a 22% drop in net sales for its most recent quarter.

    By July 1, 2024
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    Enterprise cloud storage spend to double by 2028 as AI ramps up

    AWS dominated the segment with a 30% share of the nearly $60 billion market last year, according to Omdia’s analysis.

    By Matt Ashare • June 28, 2024
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    Cyberattack costs outpace insurance coverage: Sophos

    Only 1% of organizations that made a cyber insurance claim within the previous year saw their policy cover 100% of the costs they incurred while remediating the incident.

    By June 27, 2024
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    A CFO summer playlist

    With summer kicking into high gear, it’s a good time to add a little finance-inspired fun — yes sometimes we all need a reminder money can be fun — to your next gathering.

    By June 27, 2024