Trump tariffs would shrink economic output by 0.4%: Tax Foundation

President Trump is using the threat of tariffs to goad foreign businesses into investing in the U.S.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2025

Agentic AI is here. Are CFOs ready?

It could take a while — perhaps years — before the technology’s full potential is realized, yet C-suites need to prepare now, analysts say.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 24, 2025

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Compensation: solving the cost-talent puzzle

In today’s strong labor market, CFOs leery of raising wages find creative ways to find and retain key employees.

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US economy to ‘remain strong,’ grow 2.3% in 2025: Conference Board

Several organizations, including the International Monetary Fund, have recently singled out the U.S. as an especially promising economy in 2025.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump orders US out of global tax deal

Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was a driving force behind talks led by the OECD that resulted in more than 130 countries agreeing to implement global tax rules in 2021.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated Jan. 22, 2025

Trump rescinds Biden-era AI executive order

The move, which fulfills a Trump campaign pledge, potentially signals a less restrictive AI policy under his administration.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2025

6 big AI agent rollouts that impact finance teams

Microsoft and SAP are among software giants that have begun rolling out AI agents, with further innovations expected in the year ahead.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2025

SCOTUS rejects higher standard for overtime exemptions

The ruling is a “win” for businesses and “sets a consistent national standard under the Fair Labor Standards Act,” attorneys at Fisher Phillips wrote.

By Caroline Colvin • Jan. 17, 2025

Former Silvergate CFO asks SEC to dismiss ongoing accounting claims

The ex-CFO of the now-defunct bank, which filed for bankruptcy following the FTX collapse, is arguing he had no “personal financial motive” for deceiving investors.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 16, 2025

Dropped PCAOB probe, lawsuit spotlight audit watchdog’s challenges

While the litigation was dismissed, the PCAOB is expected to face similar pushback from the incoming Trump administration. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 15, 2025

Inflation eases, pulling down benchmark measure of borrowing costs

Slowing inflation prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will trim the main interest rate more than once this year.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 15, 2025

New Mark43 CFO stresses importance of ‘measured’ AI deployment

Given the sensitive information at play in the public safety space, a measured approach to implementing generative AI technologies here is crucial, Mark43 CFO Chris Merwin said.  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 15, 2025

World Economic Forum spotlights growing gap in cyber readiness

Ransomware remains the top cyber risk concern among executives, but CISOs are almost twice as likely as CEOs to make that determination.

By Matt Kapko • Jan. 15, 2025

Accounting flexibility, governance key to reducing errors: Netgain

Reducing the barrier to enter into the accounting profession can help ward against accounting errors, Netgain’s Chris Miller said.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 14, 2025

Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs

The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2025

IPO proceeds set to rise this year after 47% surge in 2024: EY

Plans by President-elect Donald Trump to loosen federal regulation may spur initial public offerings, EY said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 13, 2025

Intuit CFO warns against isolationism, defends H-1B visas

CFO Sandeep Aujla asserts that the H-1B visa program — which has recently sparked controversy — is key because it gives companies access to global talent.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 13, 2025

‘Gangbusters’ hiring reduces odds of early 2025 Fed rate cut

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond rose as investors bet the Federal Reserve will pause monetary easing.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 10, 2025

Cyberattacks, tech disruption ranked as top threats to business growth

Forty percent of executives view data breaches and leaks as the most financially burdensome man-made threats, a Chubb study found.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 8, 2025

Walking a tightrope: 6 CFO trends for 2025

Financial executives can gain an edge this year by monitoring six trends in federal policy and business strategy.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2025

FCC net neutrality rule among first to fall in Loper Bright decision’s aftermath

No longer bound by deference to regulators, a Sixth Circuit panel ruled that the Biden administration cannot enforce stricter regulation policy on internet service providers.

By Justin Bachman • Jan. 6, 2025

SEC gives PCAOB more leeway in de-registering accounting firms

A new rule could trigger withdrawal of PCAOB registrations beginning in the fall of 2026, the SEC said.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 3, 2025

Jobless claims fall to eight-month low, signaling steady labor market

Traders in interest rate futures have increased the probability that Fed policymakers this month will hold the federal funds rate at its current level.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 2, 2025

Sustainability profession at ‘crossroads’ amid stiff compliance: Trellis

Compliance is becoming a bigger part of a sustainability executive’s role, coupled with greater oversight from legal and CFO teams, according to the research firm.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 2, 2025

Tariffs could jump by $800B annually: PwC

Businesses should prepare for wide-ranging impacts stemming from a new presidential administration, including the need to revamp supply chains and cost structures. 

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Updated Dec. 20, 2024

Audit fees poised to rise further after 6.4% hike in latest cycle, report says

Additional pressure on audit pricing is expected to come from regulatory changes on the horizon such as the FASB’s income statement expense rules, FERF reports.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 19, 2024