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Tesla earnings rise on energy storage surge
The EV maker remains focused on offering “extremely compelling” vehicle financing as demand in the overall industry continues to wane, Tesla CFO Vaibhav Taneja said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Southwest details board travel perks as ex-Chevron CFO joins new director slate
The airline's board compensation package includes free travel on Southwest for each non-employee director, their spouse and children and 50 “unrestricted” one-way flight passes annually.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Trendline
CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era
As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.
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Honeywell sales fall short amid warehouse automation weakness
“We navigated through a challenging operational environment in the third quarter,” CFO Greg Lewis said.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Most finance leaders believe sustainability targets out of reach: EY
CFOs leading companies active in the U.S. and Europe face a “fluid picture” when attempting to meet regulations for sustainability reporting, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Red Lobster names Checkers alum CFO after Chapter 11 restructuring
Bob Baker brings more than three decades of restaurant industry experience to his new position, having held finance chief roles at Checkers & Rally, Benihana, Pieology Pizzeria, and Café Rio Mexican Grill.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 23, 2024 -
AICPA asks IRS for fresh cannabis tax guidance
The potential reclassification of marijuana as a Class III controlled substance has raised questions about tax benefits cannabis companies stand to gain.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 22, 2024 -
SEC settles charges with 4 firms it says downplayed SolarWinds hack exposure
The agency alleged Unisys, Avaya, Check Point Software and Mimecast misled investors about the extent of their respective cyber risks.
By David Jones • Oct. 22, 2024 -
FASB advances credit loss accounting relief for private firms
The credit loss rules grew out of the financial crisis and the concern that banks were delaying recognizing deteriorating asset values.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 22, 2024 -
Huntington Bank CFO sees acceleration of fintech venture opportunities
Declining interest rates are opening the gateway for a “regrowth” of funding activity, Huntington Bank CFO Zachary Wasserman said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Many middle market firms in ESG ‘wait and see’ mode, RSM says
While 75% of mid-sized companies have begun preparing for new climate-related regulations, 84% of respondents said they are monitoring developments before taking further action.
By Chris Gaetano • Oct. 21, 2024 -
EY, PwC voice cautious support for 120-credit hour CPA licensure
The Big Four accounting firms are now all signalling varied degrees of support for a CPA licensure option that would require 30 fewer college credit hours.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 18, 2024 -
RTX to pay more than $950M in bribery, fraud settlement: DOJ
The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged that last decade RTX, formerly known as Raytheon, used bogus subcontracts with a supplier to pay bribes of nearly $2 million.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Ex-Tyson CFO pleads guilty to drunk driving
The son of the company’s chairman and ex-CFO pleaded guilty to charges stemming from his second alcohol-related arrest in two years.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Sage Therapeutics CFO, GC, CTO to depart in wide restructuring plan
The biotech will also be reducing its total workforce by approximately 33% and tapped its COO to take on responsibilities for finance as part of the restructuring.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 17, 2024 -
NYSE poised to curb serial reverse stock splits
The New York Stock Exchange is proposing rule changes to protect investors from deeply distressed companies that are “inappropriate for trading.”
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 16, 2024 -
Most accountants see ethical challenges increasing: ACCA
Two-out-of-five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2024 -
S&P Global swipes State Street CFO for finance chief
The credit ratings firm will pay State Street CFO Eric Aboaf a $2.4 million signing bonus when he takes their top financial seat in February.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 15, 2024 -
Lightpath CFO aims to drive finance team’s strategic focus
Newly-minted CFO Rachel Stack wants to ensure Lightpath’s financial talent has the tools they need to think more strategically.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 14, 2024 -
5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2024 -
SEC sanctions Moog Inc. for alleged bribes, accounting flaws in India
The SEC and Justice Department filed 21 enforcement actions last year alleging violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Stellantis CFO to step down in shakeup at beleaguered automaker
The CFO swap comes amid criticism for company leadership due to declining sales, with the Jeep operator also facing a potential strike by U.S. workers.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 11, 2024 -
Deep Dive
OpenAI’s $6.6B raise puts it at the tech’s vanguard. Will it be enough?
The raise left the Microsoft-backed company valued at $157 billion. But is a stable, profitable company lurking underneath all that funding?
By Grace Noto • Oct. 10, 2024 -
KPMG backs 120-credit hour alternative CPA licensure option
Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO, called the deepening accounting talent shortage “a brewing crisis” that needs to be addressed in the “near term.”
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 9, 2024 -
AICPA moves to amend financial statement standard
As companies are increasingly outsourcing accounting, the AICPA is looking to amend the standard for financial statements prepared by an external entity.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 8, 2024 -
Tinder parent Match promotes SVP to CFO
Match alum Steven Bailey will step into the company’s CFO seat as it fields demands from activist investors for change, including calls for a potential sale.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 8, 2024