Workday launches AI tool aimed at easing FP&A workflows

The software vendor sees the capability addressing long-standing pain points in the FP&A process, where analysis often involves hours of spreadsheet work.

By Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2026

CBP raises accepted tariff refunds to $85B

As of May 22, about $20.6 billion in certified refunds with interest have been completed through Customs and Border Protection’s dedicated portal.

By Antone Gonsalves • May 27, 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.

By CFO Dive staff

PwC doubles CPA exam bonus to $10K in next-gen talent push

PwC follows EY in increasing the bonus as the industry seeks to attract more young professionals.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 27, 2026

Rent the Runway ex-CFO takes Peloton’s finance reins

The fitness company will lean on Sid Thacker for continued financial discipline as it seeks to reach its goal of $100 million in run-rate savings by the end of the fiscal year.

By Grace Noto • May 26, 2026

Amid heavy AI use, workers say their skills are atrophying

As worker sentiment sours on AI, clearer guidelines surrounding its usage may be even more critical.

By Lara Ewen • May 26, 2026

Poor leadership, process failures are sinking AI projects: IBM exec

Without strong leadership and process discipline, “you’re just doing science experiments, and you’re not going to go very far,” IBM’s Neil Dhar said.

By Alexei Alexis • May 26, 2026

Newsom signs order focused on AI’s workforce impacts

The executive order directs state agencies to evaluate a range of approaches, including “safety-net” options for displaced workers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 25, 2026

Intuit to slash workforce by 17%

The tax software provider is reducing its full-time workforce by 17% as it continues to bet big on AI.

By Grace Noto • May 22, 2026

CFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam

Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.

By Alexei Alexis • May 22, 2026

Walmart ties expected tariff refunds to price strategy amid cost pressures

CFO John David Rainey said potential recoveries would be directed toward lowering prices as fuel costs pressure consumers.

By Alexei Alexis • May 21, 2026

New Harness CFO targets ‘effective growth’

Microsoft alum Bill Koefoed is working closely with Harness CEO Jyoti Bansal to create the right “financial profile” for the business as it mulls an eventual public debut.

By Grace Noto • May 21, 2026

Amgen’s ‘boomerang’ CFO reaps $12.5M in cash, retention bonuses

Thomas Dittrich is the latest “boomerang” executive to return to a former employer as CFO. Over a decade ago he was the biotech company’s chief accountant.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 21, 2026

FASB finalizes new environmental credit rules

Previously GAAP provided no specific guidance to help companies account for carbon offsets and emissions allowances related to cap-and-trade programs.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 20, 2026

Philip Morris appoints insider as group CFO

Group insider Massimo Andolina will step in as CFO for the tobacco company in August, as PMI looks to grow its smoke-free product range.

By Grace Noto • May 20, 2026

SEC moves to narrow application of strict audit, reporting rules

The agency says the reforms are part of a broader effort to ease regulatory burdens and encourage more companies to go and stay public.

By Alexei Alexis • May 20, 2026

Texas Stock Exchange hires first CFO as launch nears

Jaime Gow’s appointment comes roughly two months before trading on the upstart Texas exchange is expected to launch in July. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 19, 2026

Inspired pulls new CFO from ranks

The gaming company appointed former Walgreens Boots alum Craig Wilson as its CFO amid a shift in focus to its digital content business.

By Grace Noto • May 19, 2026

Breaking the fire-drill cycle in tax compliance

Embedding AI in the core finance function can replace reactive fire drills with continuous, policy-aligned performance, writes SAP’s Lawrence Martin. 

By Lawrence Martin • May 19, 2026

OneStream expands AI strategy, adding interoperable agents

The company’s latest rollout centers around a “finance agentic layer” that can work with external systems including ChatGPT and Claude.

By Alexei Alexis • May 19, 2026

Standard Chartered taps investor relations head for CFO

Costello will step in as group CFO for Standard Chartered as the bank moves forward with stablecoin expansion and preps for its upcoming investor day.

By Grace Noto • May 18, 2026

Supply chain resiliency increasingly trumps cost in perma-crisis era

As multiple “black swan” events have disrupted the flow of goods, companies are increasingly moving away from historical just-in-time inventory management.  

By Stephen Joyce • May 18, 2026

Timberwolves, Lynx tap former Penguins exec for CFO, COO

The change comes after the $1.5 billion sale of the teams in 2025 and the subsequent appointment of a new CEO.

By Alexei Alexis • May 15, 2026

Cisco to cut nearly 4,000 jobs as AI shift accelerates

“Things are moving incredibly fast right now,” Cisco’s CFO said, as the company sharpens its focus on AI.

By Alexei Alexis • May 14, 2026

FASB tackles transferable tax credits

Accountants have clamored for guidance to address a growing number of tax credits offered to incentivize investments in energy and other projects.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 14, 2026

Chemours CFO talks PFAS, tariffs and internal controls

Shane Hostetter said strengthening controls and restoring trust were “critical priorities” when he took the Chemours CFO seat in 2024.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 13, 2026