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Consumer sentiment rises in June, buoyed by lull in tariff war
Still, survey results show “consumers remain guarded and concerned about the trajectory of the economy,” a University of Michigan economist said.
By Jim Tyson • June 13, 2025 -
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NY passes CPA pathways legislation as Florida punts
Since late last year at least 19 states — now including New York — have passed legislation providing alternative paths to CPA licensure to ease the accounting talent shortage.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025 -
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TrendlineNavigating risk in turbulent times
CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability.
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Costco controller passes the torch after near-decade tenure
The decision to pick its new controller from its ranks aligns with the warehouse club retailer’s history of developing and keeping its financial bench talent.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2025 -
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Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in suit
The company manufactured an audit as grounds for Michelle Ressler's termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 11, 2025 -
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Inflation cools more than predicted as companies draw down inventories
Falling price pressures and signs of labor market stability reinforce the wait-and-see policy stance of the Federal Reserve, economists said.
By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2025 -
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Small business optimism rises on forecasts for higher sales growth: NFIB
Improved prospects for sales was the biggest factor pushing up the NFIB’s Optimism Index beyond its 51-year average.
By Jim Tyson • June 10, 2025 -
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Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA
The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers.
By Alexei Alexis • June 10, 2025 -
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Consumer inflation expectations ease, job pessimism ebbs: New York Fed
Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey results are more upbeat than others that highlight consumer anxiety that tariffs will push up price pressures.
By Jim Tyson • June 9, 2025 -
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Ex-NerdWallet CFO: Tips for playing the IPO long game
Lauren StClair helped take NerdWallet public in 2021. Now she’s pivoted to become CFO of Slice, which provides services and tech to independent pizzerias.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 9, 2025 -
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Prenuvo CFO hones strategic finance approach
Having a skilled FP&A team is crucial to ensure a business can quickly identify sticking points and course-correct for future growth, Peloton alum Jill Woodworth said.
By Grace Noto • June 6, 2025 -
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Shield AI remains on expansion track despite safety, tariff concerns, CFO says
The company missed profit targets after a 2024 accident, but CFO Kingsley Afemikhe says it’s on track for expansion, with $100 million in European contracts and operations in Ukraine.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 6, 2025 -
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Five Below CFO exits as Q1 sales jump 20%
COO Kenneth Bull will serve as interim financial chief while the company continues to focus on assortment newness.
By Dani James • June 6, 2025 -
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Tariff tips, tales from the CFO Leadership conference
Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care,” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics CFOs can use to mitigate the impact of import duties.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 5, 2025 -
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Audit partner pessimism surges amid risk of recession: CAQ survey
U.S. gross domestic product will likely expand during the second quarter at a 3.8% annual rate, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
By Jim Tyson • June 5, 2025 -
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US hiring slows, service industry falters amid trade war turbulence
“After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” according to an economist at ADP Research.
By Jim Tyson • June 4, 2025 -
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Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says
The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2025 -
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Tariffs to spur inflation, slow US GDP growth to 1.6% this year: OECD
Several economists in recent months have said import levies imposed by the Trump administration will probably spur inflation in 2025.
By Jim Tyson • June 3, 2025 -
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Connecticut passes alternative CPA licensure bill
The legislation, which awaits signing by Governor Ned Lamont, includes a provision enabling licensed CPAs form other states in “good standing” to practice in Connecticut.
By Grace Noto • June 3, 2025 -
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OpinionEveryone feels tariffs. It’s up to CFOs to manage the impact.
Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.
By Hermann Simon • June 3, 2025 -
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Manufacturing slumps as tariff war undercuts orders, inventories: ISM
Outside of manufacturing, the U.S. economy has so far shown signs of weathering a two-month-long trade war.
By Jim Tyson • June 2, 2025 -
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Undergraduate accounting enrollment jumps to 5-year high, study finds
Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 2, 2025 -
Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says
The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025 -
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Jack in the Box serial interim finance leader takes CFO brass ring
Dawn Hooper is taking the permanent CFO seat as the California-based fast food chain plans to close 150-200 underperforming restaurants.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 29, 2025 -
US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs
The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025 -
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Illinois passes CPA licensure bill with 2027 start date
Once signed into law, the legislation’s Jan. 1, 2027 effective date would allow time to set up rules needed to implement the changes, the Illinois CPA Society’s Martin Green says.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 28, 2025
