CFO evolution puts spotlight on data, tech skills

The strategic CFO evolution is just one aspect of a wider shift in the responsibilities of the finance function in a tech-first world, Boyden’s Chad Hesters said.

By Grace Noto • March 25, 2025

23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy

The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2025

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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. 

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Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 25, 2025

OneStream CFO: Tariff turbulence is ‘good driver of business for us’

The finance leader said disruptions in the current environment are in many ways reminiscent of what companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2025

Manufacturing slows as tariffs, policy shifts dim expectations: S&P

Inflation in both goods and services prices accelerated in March to the fastest pace in 23 months, hitting a 31-month high in manufacturing, S&P Global said.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2025

Revolut US CFO aims for growth, maturity, with more ‘boots on the ground’

Getting the balance between agility and compliance right is crucial for the fintech as it looks to continue its expansion into key markets like the U.S., Revolut CFO Max Lapin said.

By Grace Noto • March 24, 2025

CRM holds financial tech tool MVP spot, for now

While finance leaders surveyed currently value customer relationship management tools most, they expect buzzy GenAI to enjoy the highest future investment levels.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 24, 2025

Closing carried interest tax loophole could drive predatory PE practices

The tax break incentivizes private equity firms to keep businesses for more than three years. Eliminating it could have unintended consequences, a private equity CEO writes. 

By Kade Thomas • March 21, 2025

Economic data ‘point to headwinds ahead,’ Conference Board says

Economists at several organizations have recently warned of trade war risks and forecast slower economic growth this year.

By Jim Tyson • March 20, 2025

Ransomware attacks surged 50% in February: NCC

Attacks are on the rise even though law enforcement operations have continued to disrupt cybercriminal networks, according to NCC Group analysts.

By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2025

Deloitte, HPE team up to offer AI agents for finance teams

“We're transforming financial operations together and will be able to bring that experience to our joint customers," HPE CFO Marie Myers said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 19, 2025

Etsy grants new CFO inducement stock award

The approved inducement grant comes as Etsy targets a stickier app experience as part of a strategy to reverse an ongoing trend of declining sales.

By Grace Noto • March 19, 2025

Fed holds main rate steady, forecasts higher inflation, slower growth

“Growth looks like it's maybe moderating a bit, consumer spending moderating a bit, but still at a solid pace,” Fed Chair Jerome Powell said during a press conference.

By Jim Tyson • Updated March 19, 2025

Minnesota CPA pathways bills get warmer welcome amid momentum shift

Minnesota lawmakers previously drew opposition to proposed rules opening alternative paths to CPA licensure. Now a rising number of states are proposing similar legislation.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 18, 2025

Retail sales lag expectations after falling in January

A report of weak retail sales in February aligns with a 0.5% decline in overall consumer spending in January.

By Jim Tyson • March 17, 2025

US immigration policy could hurt off-price retailers

Burlington, TJX and Ross stand to benefit from tariffs and consumer angst, but one of their most important customer bases is under extreme pressure.

By Daphne Howland • March 17, 2025

Tariffs trigger ‘horrific’ plunge in consumer sentiment

Federal Reserve officials, scheduled to assess monetary policy during a March 18-19 meeting, will likely zero in on a jump in long-term inflation expectations.

By Jim Tyson • March 14, 2025

Smarsh CFO keeps eye on strategic growth opportunities

Smarsh CFO David Brolsma expects to see M&A tick up for fintech this year, as changing trends make potential acquisitions more strategically attractive for businesses.  

By Grace Noto • March 14, 2025

CFOs combat near COVID-era disruption levels with hedging, FP&A

Amid rising challenges from the Trump administration’s on-again-off-again tariffs, finance chiefs are facing intensifying pressure to quickly assess and offset risk.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 14, 2025

Women unlikely to reach parity with men for 134 years: JPMorgan

In C-suites worldwide, women are far from attaining equal status, holding only about 10% of the most powerful roles such as CEO and CFO.

By Jim Tyson • March 13, 2025

Stablecoin gets AICPA guidance aimed at promoting ‘transparency’

The new guidance aims to foster clearer and more comparable stablecoin issuer reports that help investors understand how the assets are being handled.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 13, 2025

Cigna promotes insider to CFO role in C-suite reshuffling

Cigna promoted Brian Evanko to chief operating officer and named a new CFO in his place, while Eric Palmer will be leaving the company as an apparent victim of the restructuring.

By Rebecca Pifer • March 13, 2025

Utah becomes latest state to pass new CPA licensure pathway legislation

Utah joins Virginia and Ohio in passing legislation providing a route to CPA licensure that doesn’t require 150 hours of college credit.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 12, 2025

Inflation rises less than expected as new tariffs spur price worries

Concern about the inflationary impact from tariffs has eroded confidence among both businesses and consumers, according to recent surveys.

By Jim Tyson • March 12, 2025

CFOs expect consumers to feel brunt of tariff pain

Seventy-one percent of finance leaders view the current environment as “somewhat or highly unfavorable” for their business, a Gartner poll found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2025