Cyberattacks hit almost all companies last year, Sophos says

A constant barrage of malicious activity has organizations reeling, negatively impacting their ability to accomplish IT projects or dedicate time to strategic issues.

By Matt Kapko • April 4, 2023

Esker, HighRadius top C2C software rankings

Esker, HighRadius and FIS Global surpassed modern C2C software industry peers such as Billtrust, BlackLine, and Cforia in a study by the Hackett Group.

By Alexei Alexis • April 4, 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.

By CFO Dive staff

Ex-Trump CFO, facing fresh legal pressure, swaps attorneys

The legal turmoil still swirling around the Trump Organization’s former CFO shows just how closely intertwined a finance chief’s fate is with that of the organizations they serve.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • April 3, 2023

Marketers, pricers are out of sync on inflation strategy

CFOs have major decision power when it comes to developing pricing — the fastest lever companies can pull to adjust to inflation, Revionics’ Matt Pavich says.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • April 3, 2023

IPO proceeds slump 61% amid risk of credit squeeze: EY

Turbulence in the banking system will likely tighten a credit squeeze and worsen a downturn in initial public offerings.

By Jim Tyson • March 31, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond files to raise $300M in market

In spite of the struggling retailer’s creative efforts to raise capital, Morningstar analysts wrote Thursday that they still expect the firm to eventually declare bankruptcy. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 30, 2023

Business spending outlook ‘deteriorated’: Fed CFO survey

CFOs were planning to reduce expenditures before turmoil in the banking system threatened to provoke a credit tightening.

By Jim Tyson • March 29, 2023

FASB maps ‘one-stop shop’ expense disclosure proposal

The proposed expense disclosures could be costly for companies. The FASB has been considering the more stringent standards for at least two decades.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 29, 2023

Women CFOs: Raising their hands

From promotions amid pregnancies, fake engagement rings and surprise opportunities, these women leaders have faced highs and lows on their way to finance leadership.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 29, 2023

CFO churn persists with FleetCor, Corcentric

Payments companies FleetCor and Corcentric are the latest to name new CFOs as churn in the industry continues.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 29, 2023

Experts warn against ransomware complacency

Despite reports of fewer ransomware-related cyber insurance claims and decelerating premiums in 2022, experts say the threat is still serious and evolving.

By Alexei Alexis • March 28, 2023

PCAOB proposes updated standards, faster audit filing

The audit watchdog aims to update and unify interim standards created 20 years ago, aligning its rules with new independence requirements and advances in technology.

By Jim Tyson • March 28, 2023

Embattled EV maker Nikola promotes insider to CFO

The EV maker’s CFO is stepping down following managerial turmoil in recent years.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 28, 2023

Bank failures could cause SMB credit crunch

“The current banking crisis could directly lead to a small business crisis if they are not able to quickly access the capital they need to sustain and expand their operations,” Biz2Credit’s CEO said.

By Anna Hrushka • March 28, 2023

Talent shortage frustrates internal auditors

As AI swiftly extends the finance function’s potential for efficiency, audit leaders are concerned about the lack of skilled workers to support new advancements.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 27, 2023

Luckin Coffee’s ‘revenue reckoning’ takeaways

The Beijing-based company was initially viewed as a kind of David poised on its home turf to take on the Goliath of the coffee world — Starbucks — in China.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • March 24, 2023

Banking turmoil may trigger recession: Fannie Mae

Small- and mid-size banks will likely tighten credit in the coming months, increasing the odds of a downturn this year, economists said.

By Jim Tyson • March 24, 2023

Hindsight 2020: An unlikely road to Snowflake’s CFO seat

From a travel excursion to Italy to uncovering massive fraud, Mike Scarpelli had his fair share of challenges on his way to the CFO seat.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 23, 2023

ESG poised to gain traction as CFO priority: Gartner

Many organizations are shifting away from a purely “risk management” approach to ESG and are viewing it as a way to attract customers, investors and talent — a trend that will only increase in coming years, according to Gartner.

By Alexei Alexis • March 23, 2023

NFL poaches NBC Sports CFO

Christine Dorfler is departing from her 20-year tenure at NBCUniversal to fill the CFO shoes of an NFL C-suite veteran.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 22, 2023

Fed hikes main rate by quarter-point, notes ‘resilient’ banking system

The central bank tightened borrowing costs despite banking instability as inflation persists well above its 2% target.

By Jim Tyson • March 22, 2023

Papa Johns CFO resigns

Ann Gugino, who has been at the pizza chain since 2020, is leaving effective May 31. Papa Johns has begun a search for a permanent CFO. 

By Julie Littman • March 22, 2023

Fed likely to hike main rate despite banking turmoil: economists

Banks will likely reduce lending in coming months, complementing Fed efforts to cool the economy while increasing the risk of recession, economists said.

By Jim Tyson • March 21, 2023

Accountants head overseas for talent

The lure of sexier jobs in the tech sector has cut into the number of U.S. students pursuing accounting careers. Looking abroad for talent may be the next best move.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 21, 2023

Travel + Leisure CFO talks uptick in travel, bleisure

Despite headwinds on travel from the pandemic, CFO Mike Hug has continued to capitalize on new opportunities within the industry.

By Elizabeth Flood • March 20, 2023