Governor signs California’s CPA pathways bill into law

California joins at least 21 other states that have put new laws on the books establishing certified public accountant licensing paths that don’t require 150 college credit hours.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 6, 2025

Silvergate ex-CFO loses bid to dismiss SEC fraud suit

The SEC alleges Silvergate’s former finance chief engaged in fraud to conceal the bank’s dire condition following the 2022 collapse of crypto exchange FTX.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 3, 2025

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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.

By CFO Dive staff

Service sector falters amid weak hiring, business activity: ISM survey

A softening labor market and stalling service sector are just two trends in an economy that has recently sent signals of strength as well as weakness.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 3, 2025

Power outages drive supply chain worries, report says

Nearly nine out of 10 global executives reported experiencing energy-related disruptions in the last year, a Prologis survey found.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Oct. 2, 2025

Shutdown furloughing federal workers imperils business-critical data

Just hours before most U.S. federal agencies closed, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said it would not release highly anticipated jobs data on Friday.

By Jim Tyson • Oct. 1, 2025

Nike expects $1.5B in tariff costs this year, CFO says

The company raised its estimate due to new reciprocal tariff rates that have taken effect since the last quarter, CFO Matthew Friend said.

By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 1, 2025

Consumer confidence slumps to five-month low on inflation, jobs outlook

The gloomy view of households toward the labor market aligned with a government report showing that the hiring rate in August was little changed compared with July.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 30, 2025

Fed’s Williams says policy still restrictive while flagging weak job market

New York Federal Reserve Bank President John Williams said that the impact from tariffs on inflation has so far undershot forecasts.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 29, 2025

US Chamber of Commerce says $100K H-1B fee will ‘impede’ economic growth

The visas have drawn renewed scrutiny since Sept. 19, when President Donald Trump announced an added $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 29, 2025

CFOs delay spending: Where to find liquidity when budgets are frozen

Freezing spend feels safe but CFOs risk being left behind. Learn how to unlock liquidity.

By Eric Linn, CEO of Oak Point Partners • Sept. 29, 2025

Achieving trusted AI: Why companies should focus on AI readiness and assurance

Discover how trusted AI strategies and assurance unlock value, reduce risks and drive lasting business impact.

Sept. 29, 2025

Consumer spending holds steady despite rising prices, cooling job market

The unexpectedly sunny spending data followed an upward revision in second quarter gross domestic product growth to 3.8% from 3.3%.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 26, 2025

‘Mega bankruptcies’ jump as tariffs, policy changes add new pressure

Chapter 7 and 11 filings by companies with over $1 billion in assets rose 33% YoY in the 12 months ended in June, according to Cornerstone Research.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 25, 2025

One-third of corporate spending aligns with sustainability: Risilience

Fifty-two percent of large companies have created plans to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, and 30% are drawing up such roadmaps, Risilience found in a survey.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 24, 2025

Powell calls for bolstering job market while warning of rising inflation

Given a “less dynamic and somewhat softer labor market, the downside risks to employment have risen,” Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said. 

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 23, 2025

CNX’s Shepard joins small but growing CFO-turned-CEO cohort

Only about 7.5% of the sitting CEOs at Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies came directly from a CFO chair, a recent Crist Kolder Associates report found.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 23, 2025

Accel Entertainment taps Kraft Heinz alum as CFO

Brett Summerer will leverage his M&A expertise as Accel’s newly minted CFO, as the company looks to execute on a “multipronged” growth strategy.

By Grace Noto • Sept. 23, 2025

Saying ‘yes’ in finance: How a tech CFO is breaking the mold

“By shifting from gatekeeper to enabler, finance departments can become genuine growth drivers rather than necessary constraints,” Agiloft CFO Angel Lange writes.

By Angel Lange • Sept. 23, 2025

Fed’s Miran calls for slashing main interest rate to avert job loss

Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran brushed aside concerns that he has weakened the Fed’s independence by not resigning as the top White House economic adviser.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 22, 2025

Trump roils tech employers with new $100K H-1B visa fee

The H-1B charge puts added pressure on employers as tensions over deportations and immigration have been a flashpoint in the second Trump administration.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 22, 2025

The future of benefits: How ICHRA can deliver financial certainty in a changing landscape

Transform healthcare costs from unpredictable liabilities to strategic assets.

Sept. 22, 2025

Strength in numbers: Why scale is reshaping the future of retirement plans

PEPs help employers cut costs, reduce risk, and boost retirement outcomes through collective scale.

Sept. 22, 2025

Firings related to Charlie Kirk comments highlight need for social media policies

Recent high-profile firings and suspensions are a reminder to employers of the need for solid social media policies, experts say — akin to the advice following protests about George Floyd’s murder.

By Caroline Colvin • Sept. 19, 2025

CEO sentiment, capital spending plans rise: Business Roundtable

Seventy-one percent of U.S. CEOs expect sales revenue to increase during the next six months, an increase of 4 percentage points since the second quarter, the Business Roundtable said.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2025

Senate report on Silicon Valley Bank rips KPMG, reveals CFO role

The Senate subcommittee’s report stems from a 28-month investigation that reviewed nearly 100 hours of briefings and interviews with auditors and regulators.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Sept. 19, 2025