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    ‘Big bang’ tech deployments fade amid optimization focus

    “Instead of 24- or 36-month projects, we’re talking six- to eight-week cycles,” Grant Thornton’s Tony Dinola said.

    By Aug. 6, 2025
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    Tesla CFO Taneja, ex-CFO Kirkhorn named in robotaxi shareholder suit

    The suit comes shortly after Tesla was ordered to pay $240 million to victims of a car crash related to its autopilot technology by a Florida jury.  

    By Aug. 6, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from CFO Dive

    Tarifff headwinds along with the accounting talent shortage and the promises and traps of generative AI, are among the top issues CFOs are grappling with this year.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Autonomous finance will arrive within three years: Ramp CEO

    The tech executive weighed in on the future of finance as his company announced that it raised $500 million at a $22.5 billion valuation.

    By Aug. 5, 2025
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    Cybersecurity budgets tighten as economic anxiety rises

    Uncertain tariff policies and fluctuating inflation and interest rates are leading to stagnant or reduced budgets, according to an IANS Research report.

    By Aug. 5, 2025
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    First-ever Finzly CFO seeks to create culture of ‘connectivity’

    As the first CFO for the payments infrastructure provider, software alum Adam Carson aims to upgrade the finance role from a "backseat function."

    By Aug. 4, 2025
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    AI evolution prompts sense of urgency among CFOs: Oracle

    The steady evolution of AI is creating a sense of urgency for CFOs — but they need to ensure they have the right mix of tech and accounting skills inside of their teams, Oracle’s Hari Sankar says.  

    By Aug. 1, 2025
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    Microsoft capex to exceed $30B this quarter, CFO says

    The tech giant saw its heavy AI spending pay off Thursday as strong quarterly earnings results helped propel its valuation past the $4 trillion mark.

    By July 31, 2025
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    Most firms still grappling with accounting talent crunch

    Securing junior level candidates with more than one year of experience has proven especially challenging, an Intuit survey found. 

    By Updated July 31, 2025
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    AI spending above $10M jumps as agentic tools grab spotlight

    Nearly three-quarters of senior leaders believe that entire business units will one day be managed by agentic AI, EY researchers found.

    By July 29, 2025
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    Trump AI plan allows wide room for denying funds to states

    The plan is silent on how the administration will define “burdensome” state AI rules for the purpose of withholding federal funds.

    By July 29, 2025
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    Finance’s role in technology transformations: Strategies to be an active participant in your transformation

    Learn the tools and approach to be an active partner in leading business transformation from the finance seat.

    By George Penton, Donte Anderson • July 28, 2025
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    Alphabet CFO reports spike in operating costs after $1.4B Texas settlement

    Alphabet’s total operating expenses jumped 20% during the second quarter, driven largely by legal costs, CFO Anat Ashkenazi said.

    By July 24, 2025
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    Trump releases AI action plan targeting regulatory ‘red tape’

    The plan states that AI-related federal funding should not go to states with burdensome rules on the technology.

    By Updated July 24, 2025
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    White House poised to unveil plan easing AI regulation

    An executive order signed by President Trump in late January called for the development of an “AI action plan” within 180 days.

    By July 22, 2025
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    Most cyber risk programs ignore finance teams: Qualys

    Only 22% of companies involve finance teams in the risk management process for IT assets, researchers found.

    By July 22, 2025
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    How edge AI is building the future of finance

    By leveraging tools like AI and edge computing, financial institutions can turn ambition into action, creating smarter systems.

    July 21, 2025
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    Instant paychecks pose moral dilemma for Yooz CFO

    The accounts payable software company may offer earned wage access benefits to employees. Yooz CFO John Gronen has reservations.

    By July 18, 2025
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    Few firms in ‘transformation’ phase of AI deployment

    While adoption is growing, organizations across all maturity levels face barriers that can slow or stall progress, consulting firm Protiviti said.

    By July 16, 2025
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    CFOs must own order-to-cash processes: Zuora

    Modern CFOs know they’re expected to be strategic leaders — but they need to pay closer attention to how technology comes into play, Zuora’s Todd McElhatton said.

    By July 15, 2025
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    EU releases compliance guidelines for AI Act

    With another enforcement milestone in sight, the European Union is giving businesses a voluntary code of practice to help align with regulatory standards.

    By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 15, 2025
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    Businesses are overconfident as mobile phishing scams surge

    Nearly six in 10 companies experienced incidents because of voice or text phishing attacks that led to executive impersonation, according to a new report from Lookout.

    By Eric Geller • July 15, 2025
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    ‘Heavy lift’: Colorado AI law sets high bar, analysts say

    Colorado’s sweeping new AI law could be a blueprint for other states. It also puts fresh pressure on companies to beef up risk management systems.

    By July 15, 2025
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    Beyond traditional ROI: A smarter way to measure AI value

    Adaptive tools such as “digital twins” are better suited for assessing AI investments compared with static financial models, writes Keystone.ai’s Aarif Nakhooda.

    By Aarif Nakhooda • July 15, 2025
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    6 takeaways from the Senate’s crypto market structure hearing

    Senators largely agreed on the need for regulation, but differed on the potential focus and framing of such a bill.

    By Gabrielle Saulsbery • July 11, 2025
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    CFOs must embrace ‘cross-functional’ role: Beamery CEO

    To figure out the golden balance between tech and talent spending, CFOs need to work more closely than ever with other C-suite leaders, Beamery’s Sultan Saidov said.

    By July 9, 2025