Payoneer CFO eyes stablecoin, AI innovation amid ‘stop-start’ economy

Bea Ordonez said the New York-based payments company is focusing on expanding its core ecosystem, strengthening partnerships, and building out strategies for stablecoin and AI.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 29, 2026

CFOs insist on human oversight for AI in accounting, study finds

Most respondents said their finance team had encountered at least one instance of inaccurate or “hallucinated” data while using AI.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 28, 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. 

By CFO Dive staff

Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability

Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Jan. 28, 2026

SEC sues ex-ADM CFO, alleges accounting fraud

In a related action, Archer-Daniels-Midland agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty to settle SEC charges it inflated its Nutrition business segment's performance.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 28, 2026

CFO Dive’s 2026 outlook roundup: Trends to watch

Financial executives in the new year must prepare for potential changes to several building blocks at the foundation of corporate strategy.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 28, 2026

Trade Desk terminates CFO after five months

The ad tech company’s shares have slumped since it announced the firing of Alexander Kayyal, a Salesforce alum.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 2026

Cyber insurance prices set to hold steady through mid-2026

But challenges such as ransomware and supply chain risks endure, with AI poised to intensify the threat landscape, insurance broker Gallagher said.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 27, 2026

CFOs feel heat as AI boosts investor demands

The rising volume of investor interactions is “only one symptom” of the pressure AI puts on CFOs to deliver greater impact, according to Gartner.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 27, 2026

Alabama leads new surge in state CPA licensing reforms

If the bills aren’t derailed, “new CPA license pathways might soon be ubiquitous,” said Robert J. Pawlewicz, who teaches accounting at the University of Richmond.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 26, 2026

Lucid adjusts CFO comp ahead of Q4 earnings

Lucid increased Taoufiq Boussaid’s housing subsidy and upped an annual stipend for the finance chief as the EV maker prepares for its fourth quarter earnings in February.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 26, 2026

Top 5 AI adoption challenges facing CFOs in 2026

When it comes to AI investments, management teams will need to be more strategic and coordinated, with CFOs playing a central role, experts say.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 23, 2026

AMC CFO to depart in March

Patrick O’Connell’s departure comes as the company continues to focus on streaming, relaunching its “Sundance Now” service Thursday to target independent film.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2026

Honeywell poaches Deere CFO for aerospace spinoff

Deere CFO Josh Jepsen is leaving the farm and construction equipment maker to become finance chief of Honeywell’s pure-play aerospace and defense spinoff.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 23, 2026

SEC cuts PCAOB budget 9.4%, slashes compensation, accounting fees

The auditor watchdog, created after the Enron accounting scandal, has faced pressure as the Trump administration seeks to soften regulation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 22, 2026

Caleres taps interim CFO; details Saks bankruptcy impact

The footwear company warned of potential sales volatility stemming from the Saks Global bankruptcy, which has left many vendors waiting for reimbursements.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 22, 2026

Finance tech firm Datarails raises $70M, rolls out new AI agents

The company said its suite of software tools is quickly evolving from one heavily focused on FP&A to a “complete finance platform.”

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2026

The false promise of growth through acquisition

Acquisitions don't work for most businesses — at least not in the way their leadership hopes, Alvarez & Marsal’s Conor Johnston writes. 

By Conor Johnston • Jan. 21, 2026

Accounting student enrollment rises 7.3%, outpacing rate across majors

CPA licensing changes making accounting degrees more affordable are helping drive enrollments, Daniel Tinkelman, a Brooklyn College accounting professor, said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 20, 2026

New AuditBoard CFO targets team, strategy cohesion

From his past CFO roles, Hugo Doetsch has learned the importance of investing in his team, rather than trying on his own to “do it all.”  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 20, 2026

What to expect from the AI boom this year

Global spending on AI will surpass $2.5 trillion as M&A activity gains steam and agentic tools infiltrate software, according to Gartner’s 2026 forecast.

By Matt Ashare • Jan. 20, 2026

Walmart: This year, AI tinkering ‘becomes transformation’

A year from now, customers will look back and realize just how much has changed about the shopping experience, Walmart’s Daniel Danker predicts.

By Cara Salpini • Jan. 20, 2026

[Podcast] Santander US Prosperity Exchange

Even moments of uncertainty can unlock great opportunity. For Santander Bank, it led to one of the largest commercial real estate transactions in recent memory.  That’s the focus of the Santander US Prosperity Exchange podcast, featuring leaders from Santander in conversation with other finance leaders to explore the market’s current challenges and hidden opportunities.

Updated Jan. 20, 2026

CFOs, CISOs clash over cybersecurity spending as threats mount: Expel

Four in 10 surveyed finance leaders said quantified risk reduction would make it easier to justify a cybersecurity spending hike.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 20, 2026

Robot sales outlook brightens as tariff headwinds ease

Amazon is among companies that have continued to announce major warehouse automation investments “despite weak macroeconomic fundamentals,” Interact Analysis said.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 20, 2026

[Podcast] Humans + Machines: Rethinking Insurance Talent in the Age of AI

This podcast explores how AI is transforming insurance workforces and what leaders must do to build effective human-machine teams that drive lasting competitive advantage.

By CFO Dive's studioID • Jan. 19, 2026