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

CFOs scramble for new AI talent amid fierce competition, report says

Nearly half of finance leaders surveyed said they were looking to bring new personnel with AI expertise into their teams.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 18, 2024

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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.

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Stripe CFO joins board of $3B AI start-up Vercel

The CFO of the world’s “largest start-up” will join Vercel’s board as the company looks to use $250 million in fresh funding to build out generative AI-enabled tools.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 18, 2024

OneStream CFO keeps eye on AI as 2025 growth driver

While generative AI is likely to be a growth driver for the SaaS company, ensuring CFOs can see the technology’s “inner workings” is key, OneStream CFO Bill Koefoed said.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 17, 2024

Warehouse robot forecast lowered as retail correction persists

While growing at a slower pace, global mobile robot sales are still projected to reach $5.5 billion in 2024 and rise more than 20% annually up to 2030.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 17, 2024

SEC cybersecurity enforcement outlook uncertain as Trump 2.0 looms

With issues such as cryptocurrency and climate change facing the next SEC chair, it’s unclear whether rolling back cybersecurity rules will be high on the priority list.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 17, 2024

Critical thinking, ‘soft skills’ key for effective tech implementation: IMA

Controllers tasked with creating a generative AI implementation plan will benefit from brushing up on their critical thinking skills, IMA’s Rebecca Baker said.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 16, 2024

For tech-forward finance, CFOs must zero in on AI ‘literacy’: Seismic

Offering resources and training for much-needed AI skills is essential for CFOs looking to drive critical ROI with such technology investments, Seismic’s Kerry Ryan said.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 11, 2024

Bullish AI spenders report higher ROI rates

Organizations that commit 5% or more of their total budget toward AI see higher rates of positive returns compared with those spending less, EY found.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 10, 2024

US poised for AI policy shake-up under Trump

The signs of a coming shift include Trump’s decision to tap former PayPal executive David Sacks as “AI and crypto czar,” according to attorneys at Perkins Coie.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 10, 2024

Credit risk rising as cyber attackers strike larger companies: Moody’s

Cybercriminals are increasingly deploying generative AI tools in their efforts at ransomware and fraud, Moody’s Ratings said.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 9, 2024

HPE sees ‘highest ever’ AI server revenue of $1.5B, CFO says

HPE is looking to remain “disciplined” on pricing and cost related to its AI offerings as it keeps its eye on profitable growth, CFO Marie Myers said Thursday.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 6, 2024

Former Yelp exec named Etsy CFO

The change is part of a broader management shake-up at Etsy as it grapples with declining sales.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 5, 2024

Intel CFO: Core business strategy remains ‘intact’ after CEO exit

It’s likely the incoming CEO will have a foundry background, David Zinsner, CFO and interim co-CEO for Intel said during a conference Wednesday.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 5, 2024

Trump taps crypto lobbyist, business consultant to lead SEC

Trump’s nominee, Paul Atkins, served as a commissioner at the SEC under former President George W. Bush.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 4, 2024

Creating a tech-forward senior accounting talent strategy: EY

To retain top talent, CFOs need to balance senior accountants’ experience against AI’s promise, EY’s Daren Campbell said.  

By Grace Noto • Dec. 4, 2024

Nvidia CFO looks to ward against AI chip supply constraints

The company is focusing on streamlining the supply chain for its newest AI chip in the face of rising demand, CFO Colette Kress said.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Dec. 3, 2024

Intel CFO takes interim co-CEO role after board ousts top exec

CFO David Zinsner will step in as interim co-CEO as Intel races to regain lost ground in the GenAI race after reporting a record loss of $16.6 billion for its most recent quarter. 

By Grace Noto • Dec. 3, 2024

Inside T. Rowe Price’s AI-driven spend transformation

Steps to overhaul the company’s spending approach have resulted in cost savings of more than $40 million, according to procurement chief Harold Wu.

By Alexei Alexis • Dec. 3, 2024

AI is becoming part of the CFO’s toolkit — like it or not

The question for CFOs isn’t whether they need AI, but how long they can survive without it, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

By Siqi Chen • Dec. 3, 2024

Shifting data from liability to asset: Bloomfire CEO

In the AI era, CFOs need to ensure they’re focused on specific challenges when it comes to their data management strategies to get the most out of unstructured data, Bloomfire CEO Ben Little says.

By Grace Noto • Dec. 2, 2024

Samsung CFO takes on new role in management shake-up

The shift comes on the heels of profit struggles at Samsung and the company’s public apology to investors.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 27, 2024

PE pressure could spur more tech M&A

The tech sector has a rising hunger for M&A deals that is expected to persist into 2025, but the U.S. election introduces new uncertainties, KPMG deal experts said.

By Chris Gaetano • Nov. 27, 2024

Zoom rebrands, aims to be known as ‘AI-first’ company

“Zoom is now about so much more than video meetings,” CEO Eric Yuan said.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 26, 2024

AI rush is fueling tech debt ‘tsunami’: Forrester

The research highlights the growing challenges faced by businesses as they scramble to adopt AI and avoid falling behind competitors.

By Alexei Alexis • Nov. 26, 2024