Tax, accounting firms see tech utilization paying off: survey

Tax and accounting firms are becoming more comfortable tapping technology as a driver of success as they seek to grow revenue and profit and improve employee effectiveness for 2023.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 5, 2022

How CFOS are balancing investments between technology and talent

As CFOs move from efficiency to value creation, where does the balance lie between investment in technology and investment in people?

Dec. 5, 2022

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

By taking an incremental approach, CFOs can move their finance and accounting operations onto an automated, intelligent platform without letting disruption distract from their efforts to scale.

By CFO Dive staff

10 of the year’s biggest CFO stories

As the year winds down, we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the stories that have helped keep our readers in the know in 2022. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 2, 2022

CFOs bolster finance teams with automation

Although automation has the potential to add value, CFOs must be prepared for technology pitfalls.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 2, 2022

CFOs must invest in digital skills to get ahead of technology hype: Gartner

Investing in digital skills can help financial leaders better prepare for the ‘autonomous finance’ future, where human employees collaborate alongside machines for best results.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 30, 2022

Internal audit leaders flag cyberattacks as top 2023 risk: ManpowerGroup

Chief audit executives struggle to fend off ransomware attacks as the tight labor market leaves them understaffed.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 29, 2022

Five US cities target building energy use, emissions with fines

New York, San Francisco, Washington, D.C., Boston and St. Louis are poised to implement penalties to curb building-level greenhouse gas emissions or energy use.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Nov. 29, 2022

The digital assets journey: what business leaders should know

The market for digital assets continues to evolve and rapidly, and so it’s imperative that CFOs, management and the Board are educated and engaged on the topic so that they can be prepared to meet the latest risks and opportunities that these assets can bring.

Nov. 29, 2022

Auto, manufacturing could be next in line for layoffs, IMA CFO says

Between rising interest rates and global supply chain issues, the manufacturing and automobile industries may be next in line for workforce cuts.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 28, 2022

Five new rules for CFO success

“Growth” means different things to different CFOs and different companies, but the one constant is about finding a way to not only protect the business and protect the finances, but to also figure out what it looks like to help the business expand.

Nov. 28, 2022

Capture more spend and increase your corporate card rebate

As financial leaders seek ways to drive revenue, they should consider shifting more spend to their corporate credit card program.

Nov. 28, 2022

World Cup offers stage for payments tech

While one card network giant has grabbed center stage at the World Cup event in Qatar, other payments companies have landed bit roles too.

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Nov. 23, 2022

Cloud firm Lacework taps new CFO, considers IPO

Symantec and Oracle alum Andrew Casey will bring his industry expertise to the CFO role as Lacework prepares to go public.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 18, 2022

Tech execs see growth opportunities in economic downturn: EY

Half of executives in the technology sector see a potential recession as a time to implement growth strategies.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 17, 2022

A holistic approach to ASC 740

Calculating taxes owed is always a monumental task. A provision which guides how companies recognize income taxes is proving to be particularly challenging.

By Adam Schrom • Nov. 17, 2022

CFO automation/AI Close-up: Back to tech basics

CFOs tasked with streamlining financial processes must understand the ins and outs of automation to be able to measure and apply the technology’s benefits.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 16, 2022

C-suite, financial leaders eager to gain cash flow visibility

Improving visibility into company cash flow and gaining tighter control of data is essential for financial leaders as they brace for the possibility of a recession, according to a study.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 15, 2022

CFO FP&A Close-up: Modern planning and analysis

In today’s uncertain economy, strategic planning and analysis is more important — and difficult — than ever. CFOs need to set priorities to get the most out of their FP&A teams.

By Elizabeth Flood • Nov. 14, 2022

5 ways to cut waste in cloud spending: McKinsey

Companies will probably increase cloud computing budgets by more than 20% next year even as they waste as much as 32% of their spending, according to surveys and analysts’ estimates.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 14, 2022

Bahamas law enforcement investigates bankrupt FTX exchange

The collapse of the prominent cryptocurrency exchange coincides with SEC efforts to safeguard investors and businesses against abuses in crypto and other digital assets.

By Gabrielle Saulsbery • Nov. 14, 2022

Green Dot CEO taps new CFO, team

The payment services company’s recently appointed CEO brought on his own team this week, naming a new CFO, COO and chief revenue officer.

By Lynne Marek • Nov. 11, 2022

Companywide Zoom meetings, coming to a theater near you

AMC Theatres is partnering with Zoom to launch Zoom Rooms in as many as 17 major U.S. cities in 2023.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Nov. 10, 2022

Dark social: the invisible CFO tool

Financial executives want quick answers to people, process or tech questions. Lately they are finding new ways to get the information they need.

By Zviki Shimon • Nov. 9, 2022

PwC beefs up consulting with latest tech deal

With Sagence, PwC’s fourth acquisition in 18 months, the Big Four firm gains expertise in AI and data science as it continues its tech buying spree.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Nov. 8, 2022

Talent shortages still among top CFO worries: study

Forty percent of CFOs pointed to talent shortages as a top business risk as financial leaders switch from an offensive to a defensive approach to their balance sheets.

By Grace Noto • Nov. 2, 2022