Costco sues for Trump tariff refund, cites ‘imminent’ harm

The warehouse club retailer’s complaint emphasized the matter’s urgency, stating importers may not have the legal right to recover duty refunds after liquidation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 2, 2025

U.S. manufacturing shrinks for ninth month as new orders fall: ISM

“The health of the U.S. manufacturing sector gets more worrying the more you scratch under the surface,” an S&P Global Market Intelligence economist said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 2, 2025

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

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The future of fleet: Why CFOs should treat mobility as a strategic asset

From cost center to growth driver: how CFOs can turn fleet modernization into profit.

Dec. 1, 2025

IRS’s temporary relief grants more workers eligibility under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ law

The new guidance grants employees and employers “transition relief” until Jan. 1 of the first calendar year after final rules are issued to determine if they fall under a category for exemptions.

By Ginger Christ • Nov. 26, 2025

Consumer confidence slumps across all major metrics: Conference Board

The report of sagging household confidence aligns with a University of Michigan survey that found inflation and pressure on personal incomes pushed down consumer sentiment this month.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 25, 2025

NY won’t immediately flip the CPA licensing switch. Here’s what happens next.

New York’s CPA pathways bill was signed into law by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week. The new licensing requirement won’t be effective until late next year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 25, 2025

Job gains slowing, unemployment likely to rise to 4.5% next year: NABE

While forecasting a mix of rising unemployment with above-target but steady inflation, most NABE forecasters predicted that the Federal Reserve will trim borrowing costs next month.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 24, 2025

NY Governor Hochul signs CPA licensing bill

With New York, at least 24 states have eased education requirements needed to become a certified public accountant in a bid to address a talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 21, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps near record low: University of Michigan

Measures of the consumer outlook for both personal finances and buying conditions for durable goods plunged more than 10%, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 21, 2025

CFOs see steady comp improvement, but outsize packages level off

Employers are being more cautious when it comes to paying up for new finance chief hires, according to executive search firm experts.

By Deborah L. Cohen • Nov. 21, 2025

SEC enforcements slump 30% in fiscal 2025: Cornerstone

Former SEC Chair Gary Gensler oversaw 93% of the 56 SEC enforcement actions brought during the 12 months ended Sept. 30, a report found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 20, 2025

Hiring in September exceeds forecasts, while jobless rate rises to 4.4%

A fresh jobs report will likely do nothing to narrow a debate among Federal Reserve officials about the best path for monetary policy.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 20, 2025

Inflation ranks as No. 1 worry among small businesses: Bank of America

Most small business owners said their costs have increased 18% on average during the past year, Bank of America said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 19, 2025

CFOs are reaching for downside budget protections, McKinsey exec says

A conservative sentiment is shaping this year’s budget season, with many companies taking extra care setting spending priorities and realistic goals, McKinsey’s Kevin Carmody says.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 18, 2025

Alphabet, HP, IBM finance execs spotlight cautious AI pilots

Keeping humans “in the loop” and sanitizing data were among the AI deployment guardrails emphasized by top financial executives at an FEI conference last week.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 18, 2025

Factory activity speeds up to fastest pace in a year: NY Fed

The manufacturing survey by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, although volatile month-to-month, is widely viewed as a bellwether for U.S. manufacturing.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 17, 2025

The CFO’s hidden advantage: How AR fuels liquidity, loyalty and growth

Forward-looking leaders use AR strategically to improve liquidity, elevate the customer experience and improve operational efficiencies that support business growth.

Nov. 17, 2025

Most prices in CPI inflation data rising faster than 3%: Apollo’s Sløk

Several Federal Reserve district bank presidents have voiced concern this month about persistent inflation and cautioned against more reductions in borrowing costs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 14, 2025

CME Group CFO looks to partnerships for long-term growth

In seeking partners, the company looks for “complementary” skillsets, CME Group CFO Lynne Fitzpatrick said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 12, 2025

Staying ahead in an era of tariffs and economic uncertainty

Discover how smart CFOs turn disruption into preparation and uncertainty into opportunity.

By Thomas Mehlkopf • Nov. 10, 2025

Consumer sentiment slumps to 3-year low on shutdown, economy fears

The decline in consumer sentiment this month spanned all population categories, including age, income and political affiliation, the University of Michigan found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 7, 2025

CFOs need to seize on AI’s ‘exponential growth’: Protiviti’s Stummer

“One of the things that’s very, very difficult is that CFOs have transformation fatigue,” Protiviti Managing Director Dan Stummer said.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 6, 2025

Robinhood shares slump after CFO shakeup, earnings

The online brokerage firm named long-time company veteran Shiv Verma to replace Jason Warnick when he steps down from the CFO role in Q1.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 6, 2025

CFOs keep eye on AI data governance ahead of 2026

“The pace of technology disruption, the realities of what AI can and can't deliver will be coming into sharper focus as we go into 2026,” EY’s Myles Corson said.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 6, 2025

‘Dirty little secret:’ many anti-fraud apps fall short, SentiLink CEO says

Companies lost an average of almost $500,000 last year for every deepfake-related incident, according to one estimate.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 5, 2025