Cybersecurity is increasingly a CFO problem: Microsoft

It’s now a “financial leadership challenge shaped by regulation, AI acceleration, and rising expectations from boards and investors,” the tech giant said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2026

Federal AI legislation faces ‘very bleak’ prospects

Political gridlock and federal-state tensions make nationwide AI legislation unlikely in 2026, leaving companies to navigate a patchwork of rules, attorneys say.

By Alexei Alexis • March 31, 2026

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Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

By CFO Dive staff

Accounting-related class actions fall, settlements soar: Cornerstone

While fewer accounting-related class action complaints were filed in 2025, median settlements jumped 38% to $17.1 million, the report found.

By Danielle McLean • March 27, 2026

FASB declines airline settlement project

The airline-related project was one of a number of issues that the accounting standards-setter decided not to add to its technical agenda or pursue for further research.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2026

FTC settles with AI startup accused of bilking customers

The action highlights increased enforcement activity targeting “AI washing,” where vendors are accused of making false or exaggerated product claims.

By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2026

FASB votes against project tied to Trump civil fraud case

The U.S. accounting standard-setter rejected a request to review and clarify GAAP rules related to personal financial statements.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2026

FASB accounting support fees shrink 11%

This year companies are on track to pay less in accounting support fees for the Financial Accounting Standards Board than they did in 2025.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 23, 2026

Super Micro co-founder, sales exec charged in server smuggling scheme

AI server maker Super Micro placed its co-founder and another employee charged in the scheme on leave and “terminated its relationship” with a contractor.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 20, 2026

White House calls for ‘minimally burdensome’ federal AI rules

The administration urged Congress to avoid creating new federal rule-making bodies for AI and instead lean on existing agencies and industry-led standards.

By Alexei Alexis • March 20, 2026

SEC enforcement director quits

Margaret A. Ryan resigned a little over six months after joining the SEC, raising new questions about the agency’s enforcement direction.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 17, 2026

CBP is working on 4-step tariff refund process

The agency detailed progress it’s made developing a dedicated system to process refunds for International Emergency Economic Powers Act tariffs in a court filing.

By Phil Neuffer • March 16, 2026

CFOs, tax leaders look to revamp data in AI age, EY leader says

Increased information and regulatory requirements are opening the door for tax leaders to get the funds they need for data innovation, EY’s Daren Campbell said.

By Grace Noto • March 13, 2026

Stryker’s manufacturing, shipping disrupted after cyberattack

The medtech company, which identified the attack on Wednesday, revealed in an update that its order processing, manufacturing and shipping have been disrupted.

By Ricky Zipp , David Jones • March 13, 2026

Firms plan to boost supply-chain agility as tariff turmoil persists

“What we’re seeing now is uncertainty reentering the system at exactly the wrong time,” KPMG’s Brian Higgins said.

By Alexei Alexis • March 12, 2026

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.

By Eric Geller • March 10, 2026

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.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 9, 2026

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.

By Phil Neuffer • March 6, 2026

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.

By Phil Neuffer , Antone Gonsalves • March 5, 2026

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.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 3, 2026

6 CFO tips for confronting data challenges as AI scales

CFOs have visibility into every major data touchpoint, making them uniquely positioned to reduce silos, writes Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • March 3, 2026

SEC dismisses fraud case against former View Inc. CFO

CFOs often make “easy targets” when it comes to accounting disagreements and so must be prepared to explain their decisions even years later, Morrison & Foerster Partner Craig Martin told CFO Dive.

By Grace Noto • March 2, 2026

Most tax preparers not subject to standards, prone to costly errors: GAO

Efforts in Congress to pass legislation holding all tax preparers to clear federal standards have repeatedly fizzled out.

By Jim Tyson • Feb. 25, 2026

Corporations await more OBBBA tax guidance

As IRS guidance trickles in, unanswered questions remain around how firms should implement the new law’s tax provisions, according to Alvarez & Marsal tax experts.

By Stephen Joyce • Feb. 25, 2026

Few 10-Ks tie AI to tangible revenue gains, study finds

For most top U.S. companies, the technology remains an “operational tool,” not a primary revenue driver, according to the report.

By Alexei Alexis • Feb. 24, 2026

How CFOs turn compliance visibility into strategic advantage

Connected compliance unlocks intelligence, governance and value for CFOs.

Feb. 23, 2026