Inflation slows to 3.5% as Warsh pledges to achieve Fed’s 2% target

“There’s plenty of work to do” to reduce inflation to an acceptable level, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said in testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.

By Jim Tyson • July 14, 2026

Missouri governor signs CPA licensing bill, effective next month

The Show Me State joins over 40 others establishing a route to becoming a certified public accountant that doesn’t require 150 college credit hours.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 14, 2026

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Walmart bets on AI and digital twins to shape its supply chain strategy

The technology helps the retailer get products around the world, despite global conflict or weather challenges, Walmart's Indira Uppuluri said.

By Paige Gross • July 14, 2026

Finance’s new mandate: Unlocking the story behind the numbers

AI is making it easier for finance to connect the dots, but better forecasting still depends on people who understand the business, tech executive Mike Nader writes.

By Mike Nader • July 14, 2026

Fed may need to raise benchmark rate as inflation heats up, Waller says

“Sternly staring at inflation until it melts before our withering gaze is not an option,” Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said.

By Jim Tyson • July 13, 2026

The IPO readiness gaps digital asset firms should focus on

Digital asset IPOs require more than growth. Here’s where readiness gaps emerge.

By Adam Perotta • July 13, 2026

The hours behind the numbers: What finance leaders gain when the manual work disappears

CFOs see what is possible when AI absorbs the operational burden.

By Emily Fowler • July 13, 2026

PepsiCo CFO says tariff refund will help offset inflation

“We do expect some more pressure on the business from a commodity standpoint,” CFO Steve Schmitt said on an earnings call.

By Alexei Alexis • July 10, 2026

7 CFO risks from the high-stakes adoption of AI

“There’s a risk of losing people who don’t want to innovate or who are scared of how this plays out,” Nintex CFO Burt Chao said.

By Jim Tyson • July 10, 2026

ExxonMobil CFO backs semiannual reporting option: 5 takeaways

The oil giant’s CFO Neil Hansen penned a letter which supported the SEC proposal but stopped short of committing to making the change for itself.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 9, 2026

Peril and promise: The high-stakes CFO challenge of AI adoption

CFOs are in danger of falling prey to bated-breath predictions of how AI will transform humankind more profoundly than prior bold leaps in technology.

By Jim Tyson • July 9, 2026

Tariff refunds: 3 ways to manage corporate risk

How companies approach tariff refunds at the outset could have complex and potentially irreversible downstream implications, EY’s Lynlee Brown writes.

By Lynlee Brown • July 8, 2026

Finance salaries rise 6% amid talent crunch: Controllers Council

Competitive pay ranks as the top strategy organizations are using to attract and retain finance professionals.

By Alexei Alexis • July 8, 2026

Digital ID and payments turn to your face

As mobile devices and government regulators embrace facial recognition technology, your face is becoming both wallet and identification.

By Justin Bachman • July 7, 2026

‘Vacationmaxxing’ may not be for everyone

In the U.S., less than 40% of workers say they use all of their allotted vacation days.

By Ginger Christ • July 6, 2026

Databank’s CFO: How the soon-to-be CEO is preparing for the top executive seat

With six months to go before Databank veteran Kevin Ooley takes the CEO seat, he’s focused on refreshing the business’ priorities and finding a CFO successor.

By Grace Noto • July 6, 2026

CFO summer playlist 2026

With Fourth of July just around the corner, we’re shining a light on some notable songs that explore the themes of money and finance.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 1, 2026

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

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