Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies

Recent high-profile firings and suspensions are a reminder to employers of the need for solid social media policies, experts say — akin to the advice following protests about George Floyd’s murder.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 19, 2025

CEO sentiment, capital spending plans rise: Business Roundtable

Seventy-one percent of U.S. CEOs expect sales revenue to increase during the next six months, an increase of 4 percentage points since the second quarter, the Business Roundtable said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2025

Explore the Trendline➔

Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

By CFO Dive staff

Senate report on Silicon Valley Bank rips KPMG, reveals CFO role

The Senate subcommittee’s report stems from a 28-month investigation that reviewed nearly 100 hours of briefings and interviews with auditors and regulators.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2025

Tariff ‘drag’ will slow GDP growth to 1.6% this year: Conference Board

The economy is headed for “a substantial slowdown from 2.8% [growth] in 2024,” a Conference Board executive said, citing headwinds from import taxes.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2025

Business contracts with tariff clauses proliferate

Companies are using tariff-specific language to hedge against uncertainty in areas such as pricing and delivery timelines, contract management firm Agiloft said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 17, 2025

Fed trims main rate by quarter-point, forecasts two more cuts this year

Policymakers reduced borrowing costs for the first time in 2025 as concerns about a decline in hiring prompted them to put on hold efforts to curb inflation to their 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • Updated Sept. 17, 2025

Retail sales exceed forecasts despite sinking consumer sentiments

Consumer spending has held steady in recent months even amid rising price pressures, a slowdown in hiring and an increase in unemployment.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 16, 2025

SEC prioritizes Trump call to axe quarterly earnings

The SEC has changed the frequency of reports before, pivoting from semiannual reporting in 1970 to mandate quarterly reporting for publicly traded companies.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 16, 2025

FP&A software firm Vena offers AI ‘planning agent’ in bid to slash budget cycles

The Microsoft partner envisions helping FP&A teams to adjust strategies “without the weeks or months traditional planning requires,” an executive said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 16, 2025

Trump-backed push to nix quarterly reports not ‘slam dunk’ for CFOs

Advocates say ditching 10Qs would enable more focus on long-term planning, but some finance execs view the process as an early warning system, experts say.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 15, 2025

Consumers cautiously approach holiday spending as mood slumps: McKinsey

“More individuals express mixed feelings about the economy, highlighting how economic pressures are taking a toll on consumer confidence,” McKinsey said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 15, 2025

AI ROI for today’s CFOs: How to find use cases that really count

CFOs are facing a defining moment in the AI era. The question is no longer whether to invest in AI, but how quickly it can generate returns.

Sept. 15, 2025

5 CFO tips for averting layoff mistakes: Gartner

Common missteps include spreading cost-savings goals evenly across functions and adhering to inflexible rules like first-in-first-out, according to the Gartner report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 12, 2025

Consumer confidence falls on dimming outlook for labor market

“After months of a frozen job market with little hiring outside of healthcare, people now see more industries turning to layoffs,” Navy Federal Credit Union Chief Economist Heather Long said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 12, 2025

Inflation speeds up to 2.9%, fastest pace in 2025, as job market slows

The CPI data showed that the highest U.S. tariffs since the 1930s are pushing up prices across the economy.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 11, 2025

Finance teams struggle to shake ‘Department of No’ label

Only 18% of CFO business partners said they strongly feel the finance department has their strategic needs in mind when making decisions, a Datarails survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 10, 2025

Insiders are winning more CFO turnovers: Crist Kolder

Of 71 Fortune 500 and S&P 500 CFO spots that turned over in H1, 51 were internal hires and 20 were external, according to the executive search firm’s recent report.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 10, 2025

Producer prices fall, bolstering argument for Fed rate cut

The fresh data on prices paid to producers differ from other recent signs that inflation persists well above the Fed’s 2% long-run goal.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 10, 2025

Small business optimism rises on sales outlook, labor demand falls: NFIB

The proportion of small businesses reporting that they are hiring slumped 4 percentage points in August compared with July, the National Federation of Independent Business said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 9, 2025

Dell CFO resigns after two years in seat

Yvonne McGill’s time as finance chief capped a nearly 30-year career at the Texas-based PC-maker. She is credited with helping grow Dell’s AI business.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 9, 2025

Most firms aim to boost budgets for worker safety in next three years: EY

Work-related accidents and diseases annually take the lives of 3 million people worldwide, according to the International Labor Organization.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 8, 2025

Walmart CFO in SEC filing trims planned sales of company shares

John David Rainey, the retail behemoth’s finance chief, plans to sell a maximum total of 40,000 shares on two dates early next year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 8, 2025

In a landscape of unpredictable healthcare costs, ICHRAs can help

Unlock predictable healthcare costs. Discover how ICHRAs empower employers against rising, hidden group plan expenses.

By Custom content for Centene/Ambetter Health Solutions • Sept. 8, 2025

Fed primed for rate cut as hiring slumps, unemployment inches up to 4.3%

Traders in interest rate futures, responding to new labor market data, increased the odds that the Fed will cut the benchmark interest rate by at least 0.75 percentage point before next year.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 5, 2025

CPA licensing headlines California’s Accountancy Campus Tour

The promotional pitch for the 2025-2026 Accountancy Campus Tour features a vibe that is more Lollapalooza-light than ledger-heavy.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 5, 2025