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    CFO turnover reaches six-year high: Russell Reynolds

    Rising retirement rates contributed to growing turnover, with 54% of outgoing CFOs either retiring or moving exclusively to board positions, the firm said.

    By • March 31, 2025
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    Former U.S. Bank CFO dead in plane crash

    CEO Andy Cecere confirmed in a Monday memo to employees that Terry Dolan, the lender's chief administration officer who previously served as finance chief, died in a plane crash Saturday.

    By Caitlin Mullen • Updated March 31, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    To stay competitive many CFOs are focused on balancing AI’s risks and opportunities while also adjusting to fast-changing tariff policies and labor markets.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Those return-to-office plans? CFOs aren’t all in.

    Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic amplified remote work’s possibilities, worker bees aren't the only ones resisting the return-to-office call.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Forter taps new CFO, CPO ahead of growth push

    Splunk alum Jim Lejeal will join Square veteran Cyndy Lobb at Forter as the platform looks to boost its revenue amid a widening spotlight on digital payment security.

    By • March 28, 2025
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    Enterprises beef up cybersecurity plans to mitigate AI risks

    More than 2 in 5 leaders say they’ve strengthened practices to curb increased threats, misuse and other vulnerabilities tied to using the technology.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 28, 2025
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    Deutsche Bank picks Morgan Stanley vet for CFO

    Raja Akram, Morgan Stanley’s deputy CFO since 2020, will succeed James von Moltke, who has held Germany’s largest bank’s finance reins for eight years.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    SEC should avoid ‘overly prescriptive’ AI rules, acting chair says

    The comments follow actions taken by President Donald Trump that have upended the federal approach to AI policy, according to analysts.

    By • March 27, 2025
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    US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

    The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

    By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025
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    Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

    So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit. 

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

    The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    Ex-Tesla CFO leads $16.5M Series A for startup Jolly

    Zach Kirkhorn previously served as Tesla’s CFO or “Master of Coin” for four years, before departing from the company in 2023 — with a $590 million net worth.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    CFO evolution puts spotlight on data, tech skills

    The strategic CFO evolution is just one aspect of a wider shift in the responsibilities of the finance function in a tech-first world, Boyden’s Chad Hesters said.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy

    The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers. 

    By • March 25, 2025
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    Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

    SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    OneStream CFO: Tariff turbulence is ‘good driver of business for us’

    The finance leader said disruptions in the current environment are in many ways reminiscent of what companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

    By • March 24, 2025
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    Revolut US CFO aims for growth, maturity, with more ‘boots on the ground’

    Getting the balance between agility and compliance right is crucial for the fintech as it looks to continue its expansion into key markets like the U.S., Revolut CFO Max Lapin said.

    By • March 24, 2025
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    CRM holds financial tech tool MVP spot, for now

    While finance leaders surveyed currently value customer relationship management tools most, they expect buzzy GenAI to enjoy the highest future investment levels.

    By • March 24, 2025
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    Former Zadeh Kicks CFO pleads guilty in $80M wire, bank fraud scheme

    Both the former owner and ex-CFO of the now-defunct sneaker resale company face a maximum 30-year prison sentence and a fine of $1 million for conspiracy to commit bank fraud.

    By • March 21, 2025
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    Ransomware attacks surged 50% in February: NCC

    Attacks are on the rise even though law enforcement operations have continued to disrupt cybercriminal networks, according to NCC Group analysts.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    AI to become ‘increasing driver’ of growth: Adobe CFO

    Adobe debuted several new AI-driven products ahead of its investor day, as the company seeks to reassure investors of the technology’s momentum and monetization potential.

    By • March 20, 2025
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    Corpay CAO steps up as CFO exits for nonprofit

    Alissa Vickery is taking over as interim CFO as Tom Panther has left the company to become CFO of the National Christian Foundation.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    Deloitte, HPE team up to offer AI agents for finance teams

    “We're transforming financial operations together and will be able to bring that experience to our joint customers," HPE CFO Marie Myers said.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    Etsy grants new CFO inducement stock award

    The approved inducement grant comes as Etsy targets a stickier app experience as part of a strategy to reverse an ongoing trend of declining sales.

    By • March 19, 2025
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    Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

    “Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

    By • Updated March 19, 2025
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    CIOs, CFOs clash over tech ROI, innovation budgets

    More CFOs describe tech spending as “excessive” than CIOs, one sign of friction between technology and finance leaders.

    By Roberto Torres • March 19, 2025