Inflation cools, validating slowdown in Fed rate hikes

Although gains in the prices of many goods and services slowed in July, shelter and fuel costs rose at rates that may limit disinflation in coming months. 

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 10, 2023

LeaseQuery expands into SaaS management in Stackshine buy

The deal comes as many companies grapple with how to rein in out-of-control SaaS spending.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 9, 2023

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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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6 CFO tips for handling the backlash against ESG

The ESG backlash has compelled companies to alter their sustainability strategies, including ensuring close alignment with core business goals, the Conference Board said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 9, 2023

Small business pessimism eases: NFIB

Many economists have recently scuttled recession forecasts even as most small businesses still complain about persistent inflation and a tight labor market.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 8, 2023

Cyber insurer Resilience raises $100M in expansion bid

The funding is expected to help accelerate the company’s global expansion and scale the adoption of its recently-launched cyber-risk platform.

By Alexei Alexis • Aug. 8, 2023

Tech hirers are pulling back from remote work postings

The share of tech job postings that are for remote positions declined to 18.6% in May after hitting a post-pandemic peak of 24% last August, according to JLL and Lightcast.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 7, 2023

Gensler pressured by 80 Democrats to adopt climate risk rule

Democrats backed a proposed SEC rule on carbon emissions disclosure following GOP-backed hearings last month aimed at curbing federal promotion of ESG principles.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 7, 2023

Tesla CFO, ‘Master of Coin,’ resigns after 13 years with company

The automaker’s chief accounting officer, Vaibhav Taneja, took over on Aug. 4, replacing Zachary Kirkhorn. 

By Eric Walz • Aug. 7, 2023

CVS ties customer experience to compensation

How customers perceive a brand based on every interaction with it should be measured across multiple lines of business, CVS Health’s Srikant Narasimhan said.   

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Aug. 4, 2023

Record number of ESG shareholder proposals go to a vote

As of June 30, approval rates for shareholder proposals focused on environmental and social issues fell compared to all of 2022, Diligent Market Intelligence said.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 4, 2023

With generative AI, start with the basics, EY tells CFOs

CFOs facing the generative AI learning curve should take a two-pronged approach to its deployment, EY’s Mike Kelly advises.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 4, 2023

M&A slump raises bar for seller CFOs

The mergers and acquisitions boom is long over. The best CFOs are cleaning up their books and arming their CEOs with key data to win offers anyway.

By Chris Gaetano • Aug. 3, 2023

CPA firms facing talent shortage hike starting salaries 14%

Many accounting firms lacking qualified staff have had to turn away work, according to alliantTalent.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 3, 2023

UPS-Teamsters deal: 8 highlights in tentative contract

Here’s a deeper look at the planned changes shippers and businesses that rely on UPS can expect, including less reliance on the U.S. Postal Service and a bargaining process for drone use.

By Max Garland • Aug. 3, 2023

CFOs see brighter economic prospects: survey

Optimism in the economic outlook is far stronger in North America than in Europe and Asia, according to two accounting organizations.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 2, 2023

Uber confirms long-time CFO’s exit

CFO Nelson Chai will depart from the ride-share company next year as Uber continues to focus on profitable growth. It reported its first-ever quarterly GAAP operating profit Tuesday.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 2, 2023

CBRE sees office vacancy peaking at 19.7% next year

The office slump is giving budget-conscious tenants more clout as rents are softening — even in pricey markets like San Francisco and Boston.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Aug. 1, 2023

Banks plan to tighten credit: Fed

Despite greater caution among banks, economic growth accelerated during the second quarter.

By Jim Tyson • Aug. 1, 2023

Trintech CFO taps ‘club’ loan for $230M Fiserv deal

“The M&A market has had a lull but for us this is the right time and we were able to find the right asset,” Trintech CFO Omar Choucair told CFO Dive. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 31, 2023

It’s time for family-owned firms to put private equity on the table

Well-publicized cases of bad behavior have fueled certain biases against private equity. But family-owned businesses shouldn’t ignore the financial lifeline that PE can offer, Bob Goldsmith argues.

By Bob Goldsmith • July 31, 2023

Workers say surveillance makes them less productive — if they even know about it

While employers have sought surveillance to improve remote productivity, various studies and surveys indicate that such monitoring could be counterproductive.

By Kathryn Moody • July 31, 2023

Cybersecurity, IT top CFOs’ spending hike list

AI in particular has caught CFOs’ eyes as a potential game changer in a number of areas, including content creation and summarization, according to Grant Thornton.

By Alexei Alexis • July 28, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond’s Etlin: Lessons for CFOs staring down bankruptcy

With the messy task of closing hundreds of Bed Bath & Beyond stores poised to be completed this month, the home-goods retailer’s Holly Etlin reflects on her role as a kind of “uber CFO.”

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 27, 2023

Alphabet’s ‘longest-serving’ CFO Ruth Porat pivots to new role

One of Silicon Valley’s highest-profile CFOs, Ruth Porat is stepping down from the tech giant’s top finance position after eight years to become president and chief investment officer.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • July 25, 2023

How CFOs and businesses can get (or stay) ahead of rising rates

The Federal Reserve is widely expected to raise the benchmark rate again this week. Finance executives must adjust their strategies, PwC’s Wes Bricker asserts.

By Wes Bricker • July 25, 2023