FASB steps toward extending ‘portfolio layer’ hedge rules to liabilities

The insurance industry has long sought the change for hedge accounting related to life insurance policies and other interest-rate sensitive liabilities.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 24, 2026

P&G expects $150M earnings hit from Middle East conflict

Amid the disruption, the company is using tools such as data analytics to support rapid product reformulation and supplier diversification, CFO Andre Schulten said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 24, 2026

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The disruption of the rules-based global order means CFOs need to adjust scenario planning to the prospect of higher capital costs and greater foreign exchange risks.

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ServiceNow CFO says Middle East conflict delayed large deals

The finance chief said several Middle East on-premise deals slipped during the first quarter though the software firm’s full-year outlook remains in tact.

By Alexei Alexis • April 23, 2026

Snap Inc taps VP of finance for CFO

Snap’s Doug Hott is set to step in as CFO as the company lays off 16% of its workforce and increases its focus on AI.

By Grace Noto • April 21, 2026

Former CEO, ex-CFO of AI company charged with fraud

The ex-CEO and CFO fabricated “virtually all” of the once $1.4 billion — now-defunct — AI company’s revenue, according to the charges.

By Grace Noto • April 20, 2026

Contracts are turning into budget protectors with spend intelligence

AI is turning contract PDFs into high value financial assets for spend control and optimization.

April 20, 2026

PepsiCo CFO says inflation ‘will come’ as Iran conflict adds risk

PepsiCo maintained its outlook, but its CFO flagged the risk of increased inflation, adding to a growing chorus of corporate warnings.

By Alexei Alexis • April 17, 2026

FASB cautiously advances new stablecoin guidance

The crypto industry has called for more clarity on stablecoin, but some critics say treating the assets as cash incorrectly signals they are safer than they are.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 17, 2026

How CFOs can lead a smooth digital transformation: Wolters Kluwer

For today’s CFOs to effectively drive transformation, they need to keep their eye on processes — not the technology itself, Wolters Kluwer’s Maria Montenegro said.

By Grace Noto • April 17, 2026

Kimberly-Clark keeps Urdaneta as CFO of combined company

The Huggies parent laid out the organizational structure and executive leadership team it will put in place after its $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue closes in the latter half of this year.

By Grace Noto • April 16, 2026

IRS names professions qualifying for tax deductions on tipped wages

Just days before the April 15 tax deadline, employers got more clarity on significant changes to payroll and W-2 reporting changes they are facing.

By Danielle McLean • April 15, 2026

FedEx CFO to leave in June

FedEx’s Claude Russ will step in as interim CFO while the company completes its spinoff of FedEx Freight, which is poised for strong revenue and profit growth, leaders said.

By Grace Noto • April 14, 2026

CFOs embrace LinkedIn amid shift to more public-facing role

ServiceNow’s Gina Mastantuono and PayPal’s Jamie Miller are among finance chiefs using LinkedIn to take their message beyond the quarterly earnings call.

By Alexei Alexis • April 14, 2026

Commvault ex-CFO returns to top finance seat after two-year gap

Gary Merrill will bring a “customer-centric” view to his second stint as Commvault’s CFO, after serving as its chief commercial officer for two years, the company said.

By Grace Noto • April 13, 2026

British American Tobacco brings back company alum for CFO

The global tobacco company hires a new finance chief as it tries to boost sales of its “smokeless” products.

By Grace Noto • April 9, 2026

SEC taps Gibson Dunn partner, former agency official to lead enforcement

The newly appointed enforcement director in 2023 criticized the approach to securities law by former SEC Chair Gary Gensler as “brash” and “regulation by enforcement.”

By Jim Tyson • April 8, 2026

Levi Strauss finance chief set to retire with $3M severance

Harmit Singh will remain at the finance helm until a successor is appointed, then serve as a special adviser through Nov. 30, the company said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 8, 2026

FASB to monitor thorny data center trends

The new research project comes as disclosures and accounting treatment related to the way big tech companies are financing data center projects is drawing scrutiny. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 7, 2026

Broadcom swipes Alphabet CAO for CFO

Alphabet chief accounting officer Amie Thuener will take Broadcom’s financial reins as the company forecasts more than $100 billion in AI chip revenue by 2027.

By Grace Noto • April 3, 2026

Economists see Iran war spurring inflation, slowing GDP growth: NABE

A “broadening of geopolitical conflicts” poses the biggest risk to the economy, according to 69% of respondents to a National Association for Business Economics survey.

By Jim Tyson • April 2, 2026

Beyond names new CFO with Container Store acquisition

The big box retailer named The Container Store CFO Brian LaRose as its next finance chief, and will acquire the company for $150 million in stocks and convertible notes.

By Grace Noto • April 2, 2026

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

AGI CFO to depart in May

The CFO’s resignation comes one month after a board refresh and approximately two months after AGI’s CEO and president stepped down for “personal reasons,” the company said.

By Grace Noto • March 31, 2026

How Trintech’s CPO adds ‘flavor’ to core KPIs

For effective growth, ensuring CFOs can understand a new “flavor” or viewpoint on traditional KPIs is essential, Trintech’s Mekaela Davis said.

By Grace Noto • March 30, 2026

Traeger grants CEO, CFO discretionary cash bonuses

The grill maker did not give out annual incentives to its named executive officers as it seeks to halt widening losses and cut costs.

By Grace Noto • March 27, 2026