Vera Bradley replaces CFO, plans more job cuts

The seller of women’s handbags is planning to cut as many as two dozen jobs as part of a corporate restructuring initiative targeting $12 million in incremental cost reductions.

By Alexei Alexis • April 26, 2023

ChatGPT fails accounting class

ChatGPT has met its match in an accounting course, with students scoring an overall average of 76.7%, compared to ChatGPT’s score of 47.4%, according to research from Brigham Young University.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 26, 2023

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The promises and traps of generative AI, revamped modern finance teams and stark geopolitical risks are among the top forces CFOs are grappling with this year.

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals replaces CFO

The biopharmaceutical company is parting ways with former CFO Leo Greenstein, who started at his post back in 2020.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 25, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond CFO ties bankruptcy to e-commerce ‘reluctance’

Holly Etlin, named Bed Bath & Beyond’s interim finance chief in February, stepped into the roles of CFO and chief restructuring officer Saturday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 24, 2023

For a robust finance team, well-rounded talent is a must: Leia CFO

The newly-minted CFO will concentrate on FP&A and financial reporting this year, which requires finding finance employees that have a range of skill sets.

By Grace Noto • April 24, 2023

Disney to restructure finance team: CFO memo

In a memo to employees from CFO Christine McCarthy that was later leaked, she outlined plans for changes to the structure of the company’s financial team, according to a Business Insider report.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 24, 2023

ChatGPT says it’s not ready to be a CFO

CFO Dive decided to engage the popular AI tool in a conversation about both its potential and limitations in corporate finance.

By Alexei Alexis • April 24, 2023

SVB Financial Group’s CEO, CFO resign

The former Silicon Valley Bank parent did not name a replacement for the CEO role, but said Nicholas Grossi, managing director of advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal, will serve as the company’s interim CFO.

By Anna Hrushka • April 24, 2023

ESG reporting standard setter extends reach

The global effort to harmonize rules for corporate sustainability reporting is gaining momentum and expanding beyond concerns about climate change.

By Jim Tyson • April 21, 2023

Research, interest deduction changes bedevil tax filers

Two provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that went into effect last year are still catching some finance leaders off guard.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 21, 2023

IBM leans on AI, hybrid cloud as infrastructure business stalls

“We've been digitally transforming IBM, much in the same way we're helping our clients with their transformation,” CFO James Kavanaugh said during a Q1 2023 earnings call.

By Matt Ashare • April 20, 2023

PCAOB flags widespread weaknesses in audits of SPACs

The criticism of SPAC audits follows a surge in restatements by the so-called blank-check companies.

By Jim Tyson • April 20, 2023

Dollar General SVP takes CFO seat

The company’s CFO switch comes as it looks to bump up staffing in a bid to increase its market share as inflationary pressures continue to impact consumer shopping habits.

By Grace Noto • April 20, 2023

Ex-Trump CFO is released from jail

Allen Weisselberg — the Trump Organization’s former finance chief — was released after this week serving about 100 days in a New York City prison. But more legal pressure looms.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 20, 2023

Werfel requests 15% IRS funding hike to uncover tax cheats

The IRS streamlined taxpayer services during the current tax season but needs a budget increase for the coming fiscal year to sustain improvements, the agency’s commissioner said.

By Jim Tyson • April 19, 2023

3 CFOs talk shifting ESG headwinds

The nuanced picture that three CFOs painted Tuesday of the business case for ESG sharply contrasted with the backlash that has roiled the public debate recently.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 19, 2023

Ericsson faces CFO exit, ‘choppy’ economic climate

The network provider’s long-time CFO will depart as the company takes steps to weather a choppy economic environment, including shifts in the developing 5G space.

By Grace Noto • April 18, 2023

Allianz forecasts global jump in insolvencies

Given the expected rise in failing companies, CFOs must carefully vet clients and suppliers to avoid unpaid bills and supply chain disruptions.

By Chris Gaetano • April 18, 2023

Tax AI is here, but distrust lingers

AI could help companies with filing taxes. But first, finance executives need to learn to trust it.

By Grace Noto • April 17, 2023

Accountants demand change or else

Rethinking the future of accounting could persuade some of the over two-thirds of accountants who may want to leave the profession to stay put, according to FloQast’s CEO.

By Elizabeth Flood • April 14, 2023

Rent the Runway names new CFO as it slogs toward profitability

The apparel rental service narrowed its losses in Q4, with revenue and active subscribers up from last year.

By Daphne Howland • April 13, 2023

U.S. Bank names new CFO in C-suite shuffle

The bank's current CFO, Terry Dolan, will become vice chair and chief administrative officer. Gunjan Kedia, the bank's wealth-management chief, will oversee corporate and commercial banking.

By Rajashree Chakravarty • April 13, 2023

Bombardier alum to replace retiring Air Canada CFO

Air Canada CFO Amos Kazzaz, set to retire at the end of June, will be replaced by Bombardier alum John Di Bert.

By Alexei Alexis • April 12, 2023

Tax executives expect higher rates of audits, disputes: EY

Tax jurisdictions worldwide are stepping up scrutiny of businesses as they prepare to enact a 15% global minimum corporate tax next year, according to respondents to an EY survey.

By Jim Tyson • April 10, 2023

Key considerations for CFOs when exploring convertible debt

As companies look to raise capital or refinance debt in a higher interest rate environment, one option more CFOs are considering is convertible debt.

By David A. Brown and Daniel Josephs • April 10, 2023