‘Activist workforce’ fuels spike in class action defense costs

Discrimination claims, “backdoor layoffs,” and unionization attempts remain at historically high levels, law firm Carlton Fields said.

By Alexei Alexis • April 4, 2025

Macy’s claws back over $600K in exec bonuses

The retailer asserts it overpaid executives after an accounting error led to an overstatement of 2023 EBITDA by $81 million, according to a securities filing.

By Grace Noto • April 3, 2025

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Digital transformation, one smart step at a time

As pricing pressures tighten margins and technologies like artificial intelligence evolve, finance chiefs are more closely scrutinizing the cost and returns of the tech tools they implement.

By CFO Dive staff

Georgia, Indiana join growing band of states to pass CPA licensure laws

So far this year at least seven states have passed alternative CPA licensure laws aimed at easing the accounting talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated April 3, 2025

How CFOs can blunt tariff harm

Trump’s latest tariffs “will impact many products and industries,” with the textile and apparel sector in particular taking a big hit, says KPMG’s Andrew Siciliano.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 3, 2025

CFOs need to hone tech, AI ‘fluency,’ Deloitte’s Glover says

CFOs need to have a closer relationship with tech and IT leaders than ever before to craft forward-facing strategies, Deloitte’s James Glover said.

By Grace Noto • April 2, 2025

Macy’s taps new CFO months after $151M accounting error disclosure

The department-store chain on Tuesday said Thomas J. Edwards of Capri Holdings will join the company in June, succeeding Adrian Mitchell as CFO and COO.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 1, 2025

Vendors crowd CFO software market amid AI boom

More than 300 tech companies are currently in the fast-growing “office of the CFO software market,” according to venture capital firm Norwest.

By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2025

FTC chief flags data privacy concerns in 23andMe bankruptcy

The company filed for bankruptcy after financial challenges over the past few years and a massive data breach in 2023.

By Alexei Alexis • April 1, 2025

Tariffs, volatility stoke G&A cost cut pressure, Bain exec says

Amid rising pressures from tariffs, market volatility and the renewed threat of a slowdown, executives are once again doubling down on cutting general and administrative costs.  

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 31, 2025

CFO turnover reaches six-year high: Russell Reynolds

Rising retirement rates contributed to growing turnover, with 54% of outgoing CFOs either retiring or moving exclusively to board positions, the firm said.

By Grace Noto • March 31, 2025

Former U.S. Bank CFO dead in plane crash

CEO Andy Cecere confirmed in a Monday memo to employees that Terry Dolan, the lender's chief administration officer who previously served as finance chief, died in a plane crash Saturday.

By Caitlin Mullen • Updated March 31, 2025

Those return-to-office plans? CFOs aren’t all in.

Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic amplified remote work’s possibilities, worker bees aren't the only ones resisting the return-to-office call.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 28, 2025

Forter taps new CFO, CPO ahead of growth push

Splunk alum Jim Lejeal will join Square veteran Cyndy Lobb at Forter as the platform looks to boost its revenue amid a widening spotlight on digital payment security.

By Grace Noto • March 28, 2025

Enterprises beef up cybersecurity plans to mitigate AI risks

More than 2 in 5 leaders say they’ve strengthened practices to curb increased threats, misuse and other vulnerabilities tied to using the technology.

By Lindsey Wilkinson • March 28, 2025

Deutsche Bank picks Morgan Stanley vet for CFO

Raja Akram, Morgan Stanley’s deputy CFO since 2020, will succeed James von Moltke, who has held Germany’s largest bank’s finance reins for eight years.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 27, 2025

SEC should avoid ‘overly prescriptive’ AI rules, acting chair says

The comments follow actions taken by President Donald Trump that have upended the federal approach to AI policy, according to analysts.

By Alexei Alexis • March 27, 2025

US will charge 25% tariffs on foreign-made cars

The increased duties will go into effect April 2, President Donald Trump said Wednesday.

By Kelly Stroh • Updated March 26, 2025

Utah becomes third state to put new CPA licensure paths on the books

So far this year Utah, Virginia and Ohio have all adopted laws offering new routes to CPA licensure that don’t require 150 hours of college credit. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 26, 2025

Wild changes unlikely at FTC with Democrats fired, former chair says

The FTC is now operating with with just two commissioners, both Republicans. Trump has been accused of illegally firing two Democrats without cause.

By Alexei Alexis • March 26, 2025

Ex-Tesla CFO leads $16.5M Series A for startup Jolly

Zach Kirkhorn previously served as Tesla’s CFO or “Master of Coin” for four years, before departing from the company in 2023 — with a $590 million net worth.

By Grace Noto • March 26, 2025

CFO evolution puts spotlight on data, tech skills

The strategic CFO evolution is just one aspect of a wider shift in the responsibilities of the finance function in a tech-first world, Boyden’s Chad Hesters said.

By Grace Noto • March 25, 2025

23andMe CRO details data breach’s role in bankruptcy

The DNA-testing company, which filed for Chapter 11 Sunday, has been battling legal fallout from a 2023 cyber breach exposure that affected about 7 million customers. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 25, 2025

Nearly one in five SMBs at risk of shutting down after a cyberattack

SMBs are a growing target for malware, denial of service attacks, deepfake scams and ransomware, researchers found.

By Alexei Alexis • March 25, 2025

OneStream CFO: Tariff turbulence is ‘good driver of business for us’

The finance leader said disruptions in the current environment are in many ways reminiscent of what companies faced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Alexei Alexis • March 24, 2025

Revolut US CFO aims for growth, maturity, with more ‘boots on the ground’

Getting the balance between agility and compliance right is crucial for the fintech as it looks to continue its expansion into key markets like the U.S., Revolut CFO Max Lapin said.

By Grace Noto • March 24, 2025