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Inflation meets Fed expectations, affirming hold on main interest rate
“I would like to see progress in lowering inflation resume before we make further adjustments” to the main interest rate, Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 31, 2025 -
ADM picks outsider for CAO amid accounting woes
Carrie Nichols will report to CFO Monish Patolawala, who took the finance reins last year after the company disclosed SEC and DOJ investigations into its accounting practices.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 29, 2025 -
Trendline
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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Fed holds main rate steady as Trump tariff threat poses inflation risk
Central bank policymakers, in a unanimous decision, paused monetary easing while noting that inflation remains above their 2% target.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Jan. 29, 2025 -
Wage growth indicator falls to lowest level since April 2021: NABE
Business economists identified lack of clarity over the implementation of Trump administration policies as the top short-term risk to the outlook.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 27, 2025 -
5 CFO tips for tariff scenario planning
Pulling forward purchases from Mexico and Canada is one of the ways that finance leaders can mitigate the impact of tariffs that are expected to be imposed next month, KPMG’s Andrew Siciliano said.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 27, 2025 -
Trump tariffs would shrink economic output by 0.4%: Tax Foundation
President Trump is using the threat of tariffs to goad foreign businesses into investing in the U.S.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Trump crypto executive order bars agencies from establishing CBDCs
While barring CBDCs, the order leaves space for the establishment of privately-issued “stablecoins” and creates a presidential crypto working group.
By Grace Noto • Jan. 24, 2025 -
Republican bill seeks to ‘reinforce’ Trump’s global tax strategy
On Monday President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. out of a global tax deal that included a global minimum tax rate of 15% aimed in part at discouraging tax havens.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 23, 2025 -
CFOs project 7.3% jump in wages, salaries, Deloitte survey finds
The bullish pay projections come as finance chiefs’ confidence in economic and business conditions soared to a 10-quarter high.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 22, 2025 -
US economy to ‘remain strong,’ grow 2.3% in 2025: Conference Board
Several organizations, including the International Monetary Fund, have recently singled out the U.S. as an especially promising economy in 2025.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2025 -
Trump orders US out of global tax deal
Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen was a driving force behind talks led by the OECD that resulted in more than 130 countries agreeing to implement global tax rules in 2021.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Updated Jan. 22, 2025 -
FASB declines to tackle new credit risk transfer project
The U.S. accounting standard setter decided against adding a new project to its priority agenda that would have considered requiring banks to disclose more information about CRTs.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 16, 2025 -
Dropped PCAOB probe, lawsuit spotlight audit watchdog’s challenges
While the litigation was dismissed, the PCAOB is expected to face similar pushback from the incoming Trump administration.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 15, 2025 -
Inflation eases, pulling down benchmark measure of borrowing costs
Slowing inflation prompted futures traders to increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will trim the main interest rate more than once this year.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 15, 2025 -
Meta joins chorus of DEI rollbacks, cutting roles and programs
The tech and social media giant ended a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives last week, including its supplier diversity program.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 14, 2025 -
IPO proceeds set to rise this year after 47% surge in 2024: EY
Plans by President-elect Donald Trump to loosen federal regulation may spur initial public offerings, EY said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 13, 2025 -
‘Gangbusters’ hiring reduces odds of early 2025 Fed rate cut
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury bond rose as investors bet the Federal Reserve will pause monetary easing.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Ohio gov signs alternative CPA licensure pathway bill into law
The move puts the Buckeye state at the forefront of the recent drive to address the talent shortage by widening on-ramps into the accounting profession.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Walking a tightrope: 6 CFO trends for 2025
Financial executives can gain an edge this year by monitoring six trends in federal policy and business strategy.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 7, 2025 -
FASB pursues agenda refresh
Narrower projects could be in store for the accounting-standard setter as some stakeholders want more guidance on hot- button issues like crypto and goodwill.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 6, 2025 -
4 CFO pricing strategy tips for 2025
With tariffs proposed by the incoming Trump administration poised to potentially spur inflation, a top consultant predicts companies will consider price hikes again this year.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Jobless claims fall to eight-month low, signaling steady labor market
Traders in interest rate futures have increased the probability that Fed policymakers this month will hold the federal funds rate at its current level.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Audit fees poised to rise further after 6.4% hike in latest cycle, report says
Additional pressure on audit pricing is expected to come from regulatory changes on the horizon such as the FASB’s income statement expense rules, FERF reports.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest rate despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
MassMutual’s first female CFO looks back on her career, automation, and getting loud
Betsy Ward — the life insurer’s finance chief since 2016 — is retiring at the end of the year. She will be succeeded by Mary Jane Fortin, formerly of Thrivent Financial.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Dec. 16, 2024