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

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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

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To tackle outdated or redundant tech driving up IT spending costs, CFOs need to work with CIOs to create a “common plan,” LeanIX’s Christian Richter said.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

Microsoft aims for phased FP&A tool rollout

The software giant is being cautious as it rolls out its new AI-powered FP&A tool, which is currently being tested with selected clients in a “private preview” phase.

By Alexei Alexis • July 31, 2023

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they even know about it

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2023

Empowering green transformation: The finance department’s role in building ESG-focused supplier networks

As businesses transition to more environmentally conscious operating models, ESG-focused supplier networks are gaining recognition as a critical component of corporate sustainability programs.

July 31, 2023

How CFOs can recognize the true value of digital investments

Investing in digital capabilities is essential for most businesses to find new paths for long-term growth and to compete with digital-native companies.

By Bryan Knoepp and Jon P. Watts • July 31, 2023

Cybersecurity, IT top CFOs’ spending hike list

AI in particular has caught CFOs’ eyes as a potential game changer in a number of areas, including content creation and summarization, according to Grant Thornton.

By Alexei Alexis • July 28, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Etlin: Lessons for CFOs staring down bankruptcy

With the messy task of closing hundreds of Bed Bath & Beyond stores poised to be completed this month, the home-goods retailer’s Holly Etlin reflects on her role as a kind of “uber CFO.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 27, 2023

When it comes to your tech stack, don’t compromise, Exasol CEO tells CFOs

To prep for a data-driven future, CFOs need to balance value with long-term costs of new technologies, Exasol CEO Joerg Tewes advises.

By Grace Noto • July 27, 2023

Most accounts receivable teams are behind schedule: survey

Fraud and missing information are some of the culprits behind slow invoice payments, Versapay CFO Russell Lester said.

By Chris Gaetano • July 26, 2023

SEC votes to overhaul disclosure rules for material cyber events

After a fierce debate, the agency voted to require companies to come clean on material breaches and attacks within four business days of determination.

By David Jones • July 26, 2023

NVIDIA exec: banks must prep for AI boom

While generative AI has potential, this “new generation of AI doesn't run well, at all, on the current computer infrastructure that banks have,” NVIDIA’s Malcolm DeMayo said. 

By Grace Noto • July 25, 2023

Finance tech startup Bunker raises $5M

The funds will be invested toward product development, growing the company’s team and accelerating its “go-to-market strategy,” according to Bunker CEO Shivom Sinha.

By Alexei Alexis • July 25, 2023

Warehouse automation expected to pick up after hitting ‘rock bottom’

E-commerce and warehouse construction activity are showing signs of recovery, which could lead to increased demand for automation tools, according to Interact Analysis.

By Alexei Alexis • July 25, 2023

Six ways FedNow may affect businesses’ cash flow

Touted as the biggest upgrade to the U.S. government’s payment system in 50 years, FedNow launched Thursday. CFOs need to get ready for it.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • July 24, 2023

Investigations are causing data breach costs to skyrocket, IBM finds

Organizations are under mounting pressure to conduct more thorough investigations as the complexity of data breaches grow.

By Matt Kapko • July 24, 2023

SPAC planning Trump Media buy settles SEC fraud charges

The SEC’s fraud investigation was a major hurdle for the merger deal, which was proposed in 2021.

By Alexei Alexis • July 21, 2023

FedNow goes live for banks, credit unions

The Fed’s long-awaited instant payments system is arriving right on time this month, giving consumers and businesses a new route for speedier transactions.

By Lynne Marek • July 20, 2023

Datarails rolls out ChatGPT-style FP&A tool

The new tool seeks to help finance teams deliver insights needed for business decisions more quickly. It uses the same kind of technology that’s behind Microsoft-backed OpenAI’s ChatGPT solution.

By Alexei Alexis • July 19, 2023