Anthropic tie-up is a ‘step change,’ KPMG exec says

KPMG announced a global alliance with Anthropic in May, shortly after the AI giant lauched new Claude financial agents.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 30, 2026

‘Cost-of-living crisis’ straining U.S. households: survey

“Beyond groceries, housing, gas and utility costs stand out as significant financial burdens," the Kitchen Table Project said, citing a nationwide survey.

By Jim Tyson • June 29, 2026

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Robinhood CFO hands off PAO role

The stock trading platform’s first Chief Accounting Officer Dara Bazzano has assumed the PAO responsibilities but will still report to CFO Shiv Verma. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 29, 2026

Autonomous FP&A is here. Is your governance infrastructure ready?

A key question for CFOs: with AI playing an increasing role in decision-making, what is the impact on accountability?

June 29, 2026

Rhode Island governor signs CPA bill into law

The Ocean State joins a fast-growing band of states easing educational requirements for certified public accountant licensure.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 26, 2026

Consumer sentiment rises from record low on prospect of lower inflation

“Inflation likely peaked in May as the worst of the war in Iran energy shock hit consumers,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • June 26, 2026

Consumer spending rises as inflation speeds up to three-year high

Traders in interest rate futures see 80% odds that the Federal Reserve will raise the federal funds rate by at least a quarter percentage point by the end of this year.

By Jim Tyson • June 25, 2026

CFO optimism slips as inflation returns as top concern

Two-thirds of firms saw production costs rise last quarter after energy price shocks, but only one-third passed them through to customers, a survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • June 24, 2026

Nike lands Pfizer CFO with $7.3M ‘new hire’ cash award

The sports apparel giant is turning to new financial leadership as it looks to make more progress with its “Win Now” turnaround strategy. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 24, 2026

Manufacturing grows at fastest rate since 2021 amid big job cuts: S&P

S&P Global flagged “an ongoing bifurcation of the economy, with sluggish service sector growth contrasting with an increasingly solid manufacturing expansion.”

By Jim Tyson • June 23, 2026

Maxima rolls out AI agent for enterprise accounting

The San Mateo, California-based company’s new “Max” handles a range of work including payroll entries previously managed by multiple AI agents. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 23, 2026

Customers are losing patience with automated customer support bots

A majority of consumers will repeat themselves only once before abandoning an automated customer service attempt, a Parloa survey found.

By Bryan Wassel • June 23, 2026

ABGi USA: Helping businesses identify strategic growth opportunities

Bringing together tax, talent and advisory expertise to help leaders navigate complex business decisions.

By ABGi USA • June 22, 2026

Memo to SaaS CFOs: The deal is not the finish line

Bookings may show growth. What happens post-sale shows whether that growth is efficient, durable and worth keeping.

By Gabrielle Meyer, Senior Finance Director • June 22, 2026

Stock, bond markets signal improving economic outlook: Conference Board

Despite recent gains in the Leading Economic Index, the six- and 12-month growth rates in the index suggest the economy is slowing, the Conference Board said.

By Jim Tyson • June 18, 2026

Pfizer CFO departs for consumer goods sector

Dave Denton joined Pfizer in 2022 from Lowe’s Companies and is leaving for an unspecified “professional opportunity” in consumer goods, the company said.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated June 18, 2026

Fed ends bias toward more easing, holds benchmark rate steady

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh repeatedly said the central bank’s monetary policy committee will push down inflation toward its 2% goal.

By Jim Tyson • Updated June 17, 2026

Finance, accounting top business major enrollment growth

Overall business students held their place as the biggest group of U.S. undergraduates with 1.6 million enrolled this spring, according to the NSCRC.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 16, 2026

Some companies cover workers’ vacation costs

“It’s essential to have that break from work to avoid burnout. It’s essential for human wellness, employee wellness,” a career expert told HR Dive.

By Ginger Christ • June 15, 2026

Accounting watchdog calls on CFOs to vet IPOs

Journalist and academic Francine McKenna says CFOs must “stand up” to CEOs and boards and serve as protectors of the integrity of their firms’ financial reporting. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2026

Consumer sentiment rises from four-month slump as gas price falls

Consumers are “still seeing a lot of risks on the horizon,” according to Joanne Hsu, director of consumer surveys at the University of Michigan.  

By Jim Tyson • June 12, 2026

Vermont governor signs CPA bill into law, effective immediately

The Green Mountain State’s new law aligns it with more than 40 other states that have to date revamped licensing rules for certified public accountants. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 10, 2026

Inflation jumps 4.2%, spurred by war-induced surge in energy prices

Rising prices have begun to erode gains in real wages in recent years and weaken consumer purchasing power for all goods and services.

By Jim Tyson • June 10, 2026

Costco’s retired CFO and Ryan Reynolds: An improbable bromance

The retailer’s ex-CFO Richard Galanti and the Hollywood actor talked budgets and hot dogs during their keynote appearance at an AICPA conference Monday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 9, 2026

Inflation anxiety erodes small business optimism, NFIB says

“Conditions for small businesses have not eased,” said Mark Valentino, head of business banking at Citizens, citing slowing sales.

By Jim Tyson • June 9, 2026