Unlock the full potential of digital transformation in Finance and Accounting for CFOs

Ever-evolving technology that can improve efficiencies while reducing risks and optimizing costs should be explored and exploited for their potential benefits to the organization.

By Venu Gopal Yenduri and Lalitha Narni • Aug. 28, 2023

Cyberattackers have upped their game. Have a recovery plan ready.

With a good plan, data can be quickly restored after a ransomware attack, bringing systems back online without the need for a hefty payment to a cybercriminal, writes Object First’s Anthony Cusimano.

By Anthony Cusimano • Aug. 28, 2023

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Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

By CFO Dive staff

How CFOs can trade ‘Dr. No’ role for stickier customers

Advances in AI can help executives balance the tension between cost efficiencies and satisfied customers, AlixPartners’ Saurabh Singh and Jason McDannold assert.

By Saurabh Singh and Jason McDannold • Aug. 24, 2023

NVIDIA revenue jumps 88% amid AI ‘race’

The race to adopt generative AI is on — and NVIDIA is determined to be the leader of the pack.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 24, 2023

Versapay CFO leans on data amid ‘perfect storm’

Veteran finance leader Russell Lester sees those in his profession grappling with significant challenges, including macroeconomic pressures and the rising need to function as data experts.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2023

SaaS prices jump 12% on average: Vertice

Salesforce is one of the many enterprise software vendors that have jacked up their prices in the last 12 months.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 22, 2023

Prophix CFO: Taking your place as a strategic leader

The days of CFOs “being passive” in an organization are over, Prophix CFO Ryan Van Hatten says.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 21, 2023

Finance leaders fight to lure tech-savvy staff: Selby Jennings exec

Flexible tech-first opportunities are the key to luring Gen Z talent to one’s finance department, Selby Jennings’ Ben Hodzic says.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 18, 2023

Walmart’s AI push prioritizes customer experience, personalization

"Ultimately, the power of generative AI or any technology is only as good as the data that powers it," CEO Doug McMillon said Thursday.

By Roberto Torres • Aug. 17, 2023

SEC cyber rules ignite tension between reputation and security risk

The rules, which take effect Sept. 5, encountered mixed reactions. Some champion board-level cyber accountability. Others say the rules are too big of a lift.

By David Jones • Aug. 15, 2023

US Chamber urges SEC to delay cyber rule implementation

The SEC has “chosen speed over accuracy” while ignoring important business community concerns in pushing out the new regulations, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce asserts.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 15, 2023

Mixing whiskey and blockchain: A CFO’s perspective

Blockchain is helping Metacask to modernize the sale and ownership of whiskey casks, highlighting the technology’s business potential, writes CFO Andrew Kennard.

By Andrew Kennard • Aug. 14, 2023

Getting ahead of the AI culture shift

With so many companies focused on AI lately, a “cross-functional AI SWAT team” is key to helping senior leadership teams stay one step ahead.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2023

Data privacy startup Osano secures $25M funding boost

The company is looking to beef up some of its key teams amid growing business demand for tools to keep pace with constantly evolving data privacy requirements.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 10, 2023

LeaseQuery expands into SaaS management in Stackshine buy

The deal comes as many companies grapple with how to rein in out-of-control SaaS spending.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 9, 2023

WhatsApp at center of $289M fines imposed on financial firms

The penalties bring to $1.5 billion the amount companies have paid since the SEC launched an initiative in 2021 to curb employees' use of off-channel messages. 

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 9, 2023

Cyber insurer Resilience raises $100M in expansion bid

The funding is expected to help accelerate the company’s global expansion and scale the adoption of its recently-launched cyber-risk platform.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 8, 2023

C-suite execs waver on AI amid regulatory uncertainty: KPMG

The technology is drawing close scrutiny in Washington over concerns that it poses risks in areas such as data privacy and security.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 8, 2023

Synchronized financial systems break down silos and enable enterprise agility

Leaders should consider three actions to enable enterprise agility and break down siloes.

By Todd Wegener • Aug. 7, 2023

With generative AI, start with the basics, EY tells CFOs

CFOs facing the generative AI learning curve should take a two-pronged approach to its deployment, EY’s Mike Kelly advises.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 4, 2023

Former Google Cloud CFO heads to Stripe

The transition to a new CFO comes at a time when the digital payments company might be gearing up to go public.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 3, 2023

Traceable takes on digital fraudsters with AI

The startup’s fraud detection solution zeroes in on APIs, which are increasingly becoming prominent vectors for cybercriminals.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 2, 2023

Stripe brings tax product to platforms, taps AI

The tool can help CFOs wade through a complicated tax compliance environment, easing the path to international growth, Stripe said.  

By Grace Noto • Aug. 2, 2023

Rein in shadow IT without stifling workers: Zylo

Rather than imposing a flat ban on employee-led software purchases, companies should consider putting the right controls in place, says Zylo’s Ben Pippenger.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 1, 2023

How finance chiefs can cut back on IT spending waste

To tackle outdated or redundant tech driving up IT spending costs, CFOs need to work with CIOs to create a “common plan,” LeanIX’s Christian Richter said.

By Grace Noto • July 31, 2023