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  Small business optimism dips below forecast as sales expectations slump

  Nineteen percent of small business owners ranked taxes as their biggest problem, the National Federation of Independent Business found in a survey.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Sponsored by AWS & Intel

  New general-purpose Amazon EC2 M8i and M8i-flex instances are now available

  M8i and M8i-flex instances are ideal for running general purpose workloads such as general web application servers, virtual desktops, batch processing, microservices, databases, and enterprise applications.

  Technology

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  Block, Amazon drive tech layoff surge, intensifying AI debate

  The tech industry reported a total of 33,330 layoffs in the first two months of 2026 — a 51% increase from the year-earlier period, outplacement firm Challenger said.

  Technology

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  Trump’s new cybersecurity strategy makes promises but lacks details

  In a document released Friday, the administration vowed to increase the government’s use of AI for rapid cyber defense.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Opinion

  How the CFO is fast becoming a chief value officer

  Today’s CFO faces pressure to bring greater technical savvy, faster response times and deeper operational insight, writes Tipalti’s Manish Vrishaketu.

  Technology

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  Tracker

  Tracking 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.

  Updated March 10, 2026

  Strategy & Operations

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  Surging oil price spurs worries of eventual stagflation during Iran war

  U.S. consumers have felt a shock at the gas pump, with the average price for a gallon of regular gas jumping 16% during the past week to $3.48.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Ex-Fabric CFO sentenced to 2 years in prison for $35M crypto scheme

  Judge Tana Lin also imposed a condition that prevents Nevin Shetty, 42, from serving as an officer or director of a company without the probation office’s permission.

  Compliance

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  Instant pay can boost low-income workers’ savings habits, report finds

  Despite consumer advocates’ concerns around earned wage access fees, researchers found modest and consistent usage can help with financial planning.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Q&A

  Exit Interview: Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg reflects on decades-long career

  In a one-on-one interview, Oberg shares lessons learned, the impacts of technology on travel and Marriott’s growth prospects as she passes the baton.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Economy unexpectedly sheds 92,000 jobs as war spurs inflation worries

  Shrinking payrolls prompted traders in interest rate futures to predict a faster pace of monetary policy easing.

  Strategy & Operations

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  IRS adds AI abuse, capital gains fraud to ‘dirty dozen’ tax scam list

  AI is not only being used to impersonate the IRS but also to gather taxpayer and corporate information, says Nina Tross of the National Society of Tax Professionals.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Costco to flow tariff refunds, ‘if and when’ received, back to customers

  CEO Ron Vachris said Thursday that the retailer is committed to returning any potential refunds to its customers through “lower prices and better values.”

  Strategy & Operations

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  States sue Trump in bid to halt 10% global tariff

  A lawsuit from a cohort of over 20 states argues the president overstepped his authority by failing to meet a never-before-used statute's requirements.

  Strategy & Operations

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  C-suites eye reinvesting tariff refunds into supply chains, R&D

  Supply chain diversification/resilience tops the list of intended uses for potential tariff refunds, a KPMG survey found.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Rising CEO, CFO optimism fuels business investment: AICPA survey

  Expectations of lower borrowing costs and pro-growth economic policies this year have sparked optimism among top financial executives, according to a survey.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Delta names new CFO amid sweeping leadership changes

  Delta veteran Erik Snell will step in as CFO as the airline aims to navigate the impact from the Iran war, including a spike in fuel prices and canceled flights to Middle East hubs.

  Financial Reporting

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  Tariff refunds: Court provides first step with liquidation order

  The Court of International Trade on Wednesday directed Customs and Border Protection to remove defunct tariffs when finalizing non-liquidated entries.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Former Indian River State College CFO files whistleblower retaliation, defamation suit

  Marvin Pyles is alleging he was unfairly terminated by the college after uncovering millions in financial mismanagement. He is seeking reinstatement, backpay and a jury trial.

  Financial Reporting

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  SEC, PCAOB accounting, auditing enforcement actions drop: Cornerstone

  While enforcements typically decline during administrative transitions, the SEC’s accounting and auditing actions touched a nine-year-low in 2025, the report found.

  Financial Reporting

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  GitLab aims for greater investor transparency under new CFO

  The shift comes as investors in major software companies increasingly prioritize forward expectations and visibility into demand trends, not just top-line revenue.

  Financial Reporting

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  Service sector grows at fastest pace since mid-2022: ISM

  “The services sector is heating up,” according to Steve Miller, chair of the services business survey committee at the Institute for Supply Management.

  Strategy & Operations

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  Small businesses flag inflation as biggest challenge: Fed survey

  The widening war in the Persian Gulf may spur inflation if it halts shipments of oil and other energy commodities for an extended period, according to economists.

  Strategy & Operations

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  West Virginia to open new CPA pathways in May

  Nebraska and West Virginia are the latest states to adopt new rules enabling accountants to be licensed with a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience.

  Compliance

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  CFOs must be ‘very specific’ about AI ROI metrics: West Monroe

  For CFOs growing tired of sweeping AI generalizations, identifying specific KPIs for its use can enable a more disciplined — and financially rewarding — approach, West Monroe’s Connor Augustyn said.

  Financial Reporting

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  Tech firm Asana’s CFO resigns after less than two years in seat

  CFO Sonalee Parekh will be replaced by Aziz Megji, who currently serves as head of financial planning and analysis at the software firm.

  Financial Reporting

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