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Payoneer CFO eyes stablecoin, AI innovation amid ‘stop-start’ economy
Bea Ordonez said the New York-based payments company is focusing on expanding its core ecosystem, strengthening partnerships, and building out strategies for stablecoin and AI.
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Fed holds main rate steady, highlighting signs of job market stability
Two Federal Reserve governors dissented against the decision to leave policy unchanged, favoring a fourth consecutive cut to borrowing costs.
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SEC sues ex-ADM CFO, alleges accounting fraud
In a related action, Archer-Daniels-Midland agreed to pay a $40 million civil penalty to settle SEC charges it inflated its Nutrition business segment's performance.
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‘Massive trust gap’ hinders CFOs’ AI ambitions, study finds
Most respondents said their finance team had encountered at least one instance of inaccurate or “hallucinated” data while using AI.
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CFO Dive’s 2026 outlook roundup: Trends to watch
Financial executives in the new year must prepare for potential changes to several building blocks at the foundation of corporate strategy.
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2026 finance conference roundup
As CFOs build their strategies for the coming year, scheduling time to learn from peers and industry experts can be a critical piece of the planning.
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Trade Desk terminates CFO after five months
The ad tech company’s shares have slumped since it announced the firing of Alexander Kayyal, a Salesforce alum.
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CFOs feel heat as AI boosts investor demands
The rising volume of investor interactions is “only one symptom” of the pressure AI puts on CFOs to deliver greater impact, according to Gartner.
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Cyber insurance prices set to hold steady through mid-2026
But challenges such as ransomware and supply chain risks endure, with AI poised to intensify the threat landscape, insurance broker Gallagher said.
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Alabama leads new surge in state CPA licensing reforms
If the bills aren’t derailed, “new CPA license pathways might soon be ubiquitous,” said Robert J. Pawlewicz, who teaches accounting at the University of Richmond.
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Sales expectations rise, recession worries ease: NABE survey
Nearly three out of four respondents to a survey by the National Association for Business Economics expect that artificial intelligence will boost productivity this year.
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TrackerTracking CPA licensure paths: Removing the 150-hour-rule hurdle
State changes to licensing rules are chipping away at a decades-old system that has largely required CPA candidates to complete what effectively amounts to a fifth year of schooling.
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Lucid adjusts CFO comp ahead of Q4 earnings
Lucid increased Taoufiq Boussaid’s housing subsidy and upped an annual stipend for the finance chief as the EV maker prepares for its fourth quarter earnings in February.
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Deep DiveTop 5 AI adoption challenges facing CFOs in 2026
When it comes to AI investments, management teams will need to be more strategic and coordinated, with CFOs playing a central role, experts say.
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AMC CFO to depart in March
Patrick O’Connell’s departure comes as the company continues to focus on streaming, relaunching its “Sundance Now” service Thursday to target independent film.
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Consumer sentiment rises amid persistent job, price worries: UMichigan
Recent federal government data suggest the outlook for the economy — and consumer spending — is brightening.
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Honeywell poaches Deere CFO for aerospace spinoff
Deere CFO Josh Jepsen is leaving the farm and construction equipment maker to become finance chief of Honeywell’s pure-play aerospace and defense spinoff.
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SEC cuts PCAOB budget 9.4%, slashes compensation, accounting fees
The auditor watchdog, created after the Enron accounting scandal, has faced pressure as the Trump administration seeks to soften regulation.
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Fed’s preferred inflation gauge falling below policymakers’ forecast
The central bank will probably leave the federal funds rate unchanged after a two-day meeting ending on Jan. 28, according to the CME Group’s FedWatch tool.
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Caleres taps interim CFO; details Saks bankruptcy impact
The footwear company warned of potential sales volatility stemming from the Saks Global bankruptcy, which has left many vendors waiting for reimbursements.
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Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ brings new W-2 era
In this transition year, employers should carefully document the methods they use to track tip payments, according to Tom O’Saben, director of tax content for the National Association of Tax Professionals.
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Finance tech firm Datarails raises $70M, rolls out new AI agents
The company said its suite of software tools is quickly evolving from one heavily focused on FP&A to a “complete finance platform.”
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OpinionThe false promise of growth through acquisition
Acquisitions don't work for most businesses — at least not in the way their leadership hopes, Alvarez & Marsal’s Conor Johnston writes.
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US bears 96% of tariff costs, belying Trump’s claims: Kiel Institute
President Donald Trump plans talks with European leaders in Davos, Switzerland, over his threat to impose a 10% tariffs on the exports of NATO members if Denmark does not sell Greenland to the U.S.
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Accounting student enrollment rises 7.3%, outpacing rate across majors
CPA licensing changes making accounting degrees more affordable are helping drive enrollments, Daniel Tinkelman, a Brooklyn College accounting professor, said.
