Technology

House proposal would clarify liability rules for AI agents

Developers would be liable under the draft legislation for AI-caused injuries unless a user that modified the system was at fault.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 7, 2026

Blackline CFO focuses on integration post-NetNow acquisition

After closing its latest acquisition, BlackLine CFO Patrick Villanova wants to make sure the company’s back-office systems can merge and operate smoothly, he said.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 7, 2026

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Finance automation and value creation: A new nexus

Process efficiency is just the beginning of what CFOs are realizing finance automation can bring to their organizations. 

By CFO Dive staff

PwC exec ushers in AI-assisted audits, awaits bigger time savings

What has surprised PwC’s Shawn Panson the most over the 12 months since the AI project was launched has been the speed of technological change. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 7, 2026

AI verification eats up 26% of finance teams’ workweek: Datarails

Lack of auditability ranks as the biggest barrier to trusting AI for mission-critical finance tasks, followed by concerns about accuracy and hallucinations.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 6, 2026

SAP expands into payments as finance automation push deepens

The new service supports multiple payment methods, including wires and stablecoin-based transactions, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 6, 2026

More than 6 out of 10 CFOs expand into AI, tech strategy: IBM

“As you get into capital allocation and return on investment, the CFO is obviously going to play a critical role,” IBM Consulting Senior Vice President Neil Dhar said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 2, 2026

SEC charges private fund adviser with alleged fraud before SpaceX IPO

The Manhattan-based fund adviser rode investor enthusiasm for pending initial public offerings by companies including OpenAI, the Securities and Exchange Commission alleged.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 1, 2026

Companies struggle to turn AI productivity gains into profits: EY

Half of CEOs cite AI as a major productivity driver, but nearly a quarter struggle to convert those gains into measurable financial outcomes, the survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 1, 2026

4 top takeaways from CFO Live 2026

From AI ROI calculations to playing the long game as a CFO in the sports world, top finance leaders shared critical insights during the annual event.

By Grace Noto • Oct. 1, 2026

New David’s Bridal CFO focuses on finance fundamentals

Nike alum Kathy Cherian wants to ensure the bridal company’s finance function is included early in the decision-making process, she said.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 30, 2026

AI skill levels drive workforce divide: PwC

More than half of workers surveyed said they are falling behind their AI-savvy colleagues, PwC said, noting that AI proficiency bolsters a sense of job security.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 29, 2026

CFOs report renewed optimism; keep eye on costs: U.S. Bank

Finance chiefs feel more positive about their companies’ prospects over the next three years, but navigating inflation and geopolitical tensions today remain key priorities.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 29, 2026

Esker CFO folds AI into employee cost analysis

The company blew past its AI budget this year as usage accelerated and model providers changed their pricing for the technology, CFO Scott McDermott said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 29, 2026

AI spurs rising job loss fears in finance

One in five finance professionals fear AI will replace their jobs, up 7 percentage points from last year, a survey found.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 29, 2026

AI creates jobs rather than kills them: White House economist Hassett

Most U.S. adults fear that adoption of artificial intelligence will lead to job loss, according to several recent polls.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 28, 2026

Finance needs a new data model

Why the journal entry loses traceability, dimension and time—and what finance needs instead.

By Parker Gilbert • Sept. 28, 2026

Oversight in practice: How boards are balancing AI governance with innovation

See how boards balance AI innovation and governance through practical oversight.

By Bethany Shaffer • Sept. 28, 2026

Beyond efficiency: How finance leaders are multiplying AI’s real ROI

AI's ROI goes beyond time saved. Here's how CFOs are tracking and reinvesting their gains.

Sept. 28, 2026

26 state attorneys general call on Congress to rein in AI, flagging risks

Legislation introduced in the Senate on Wednesday would pause AI research until the creation of a federal department that would regulate the technology.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2026

CFOs need realistic AI time-to-value expectations: Gartner

As finance teams move beyond AI pilots, Gartner urges CFOs to manage investments more strategically — and know when to cut their losses.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 24, 2026

Google AI models broke out of sandbox, hacked three companies

The incidents stemmed from the same testing environment defects that tripped up OpenAI, Anthropic and Meta.

By Eric Geller • Updated Sept. 21, 2026

Ramp tackles accounts receivable as CFOs seek faster cash flow

“Finance teams today spend too much time chasing payments for outstanding invoices,” Ramp’s Geoff Charles said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 22, 2026

Microsoft AI ‘playbook’ touts revenue gains from sales pilot

The sales initiative led to a 9.4% rise in revenue per account manager and 20% higher close rates, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 22, 2026

Why (and how) boards are handling AI oversight this year

As AI reshapes enterprise risk, boards are rethinking oversight, accountability and governance.

By Bethany Shaffer • Sept. 21, 2026

Can finance’s guardrails keep up with AI agents?

Only 43% of CFOs trust their AI governance. Agentic AI is about to test that number.

Sept. 21, 2026