Economy heading toward ‘significant slowdown,’ Conference Board says

“Maybe we should start thinking about cutting the policy rate at the next meeting, because we don’t want to wait until the job market tanks,” a Federal Reserve official said.

By Jim Tyson • June 20, 2025

Senate pitches permanent TCJA tax breaks

The Senate proposal would make the trio of tax-relief provisions from the 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act permanent. In contrast, the House bill would only extend them through 2029.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 20, 2025

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Navigating risk in turbulent times

CFOs must help their organizations mitigate risks by balancing the need for both growth and stability. 

By CFO Dive staff

Maine governor signs CPA exam bill, stripped of pathways

While there’s growing momentum behind the push to ease CPA licensure rules, the legislative initiatives have stalled in some states this year.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 17, 2025

7 CFO tips for thriving despite ‘perma-crisis’ turmoil

“Foundational rules for risk management have been fundamentally altered forever," the former CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors said.

By Jim Tyson • June 17, 2025

Why agentic AI may herald golden age for procurement

Procurement is an ideal use case for agentic AI because it’s inherently complex, data-driven and prone to human error, writes Globality’s Keith McFarlane.

By Keith McFarlane • June 17, 2025

Cyberattacks top list of global business concerns, Kroll finds

Many companies feel unprepared to comply with global privacy and security rules, according to the advisory firm’s annual business sentiment survey.

By Eric Geller • June 17, 2025

Inside Microsoft finance team’s AI-driven cost, time savings

AI is “driving so much change at the company … saving us thousands upon thousands of hours” as well as millions of dollars, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.

By Alexei Alexis • June 17, 2025

Economy to slow, inflation to persist above Fed 2% goal: NABE survey

A rise in oil prices from war between Iran and Israel threatens to weaken economic growth and increase price pressures.

By Jim Tyson • June 16, 2025

SEC taps alum as chief accountant

EY veteran Kurt Hohl is rejoining the agency as controversial legislation advancing in Congress would fold the duties of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board into the SEC.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 16, 2025

Consumer sentiment rises in June, buoyed by lull in tariff war

Still, survey results show “consumers remain guarded and concerned about the trajectory of the economy,” a University of Michigan economist said.

By Jim Tyson • June 13, 2025

NY passes CPA pathways legislation as Florida punts

Since late last year at least 19 states — now including New York — have passed legislation providing alternative paths to CPA licensure to ease the accounting talent shortage.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 13, 2025

Costco controller passes the torch after near-decade tenure

The decision to pick its new controller from its ranks aligns with the warehouse club retailer’s history of developing and keeping its financial bench talent.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 12, 2025

Ex-Real Brokerage CFO alleges pregnancy discrimination in suit

The company manufactured an audit as grounds for Michelle Ressler's termination to "clear the way for her less qualified and unencumbered male successor," the suit alleges.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 11, 2025

Inflation cools more than predicted as companies draw down inventories

Falling price pressures and signs of labor market stability reinforce the wait-and-see policy stance of the Federal Reserve, economists said.

By Jim Tyson • June 11, 2025

Small business optimism rises on forecasts for higher sales growth: NFIB

Improved prospects for sales was the biggest factor pushing up the NFIB’s Optimism Index beyond its 51-year average.

By Jim Tyson • June 10, 2025

Amazon delivery robots offer ‘large opportunity’ for savings: BofA

The analysis comes as Amazon is reportedly developing software for humanoid robots that could eventually take the jobs of delivery workers. 

By Alexei Alexis • June 10, 2025

Consumer inflation expectations ease, job pessimism ebbs: New York Fed

Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey results are more upbeat than others that highlight consumer anxiety that tariffs will push up price pressures.

By Jim Tyson • June 9, 2025

Ex-NerdWallet CFO: Tips for playing the IPO long game

Lauren StClair helped take NerdWallet public in 2021. Now she’s pivoted to become CFO of Slice, which provides services and tech to independent pizzerias.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 9, 2025

Prenuvo CFO hones strategic finance approach

Having a skilled FP&A team is crucial to ensure a business can quickly identify sticking points and course-correct for future growth, Peloton alum Jill Woodworth said.

By Grace Noto • June 6, 2025

Shield AI remains on expansion track despite safety, tariff concerns, CFO says

The company missed profit targets after a 2024 accident, but CFO Kingsley Afemikhe says it’s on track for expansion, with $100 million in European contracts and operations in Ukraine.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • June 6, 2025

Five Below CFO exits as Q1 sales jump 20%

COO Kenneth Bull will serve as interim financial chief while the company continues to focus on assortment newness. 

By Dani James • June 6, 2025

Tariff tips, tales from the CFO Leadership conference

Tariff engineering, exercising “reasonable care,” and checking invoices for erroneous duty charges are some tactics CFOs can use to mitigate the impact of import duties. 

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 5, 2025

Audit partner pessimism surges amid risk of recession: CAQ survey

U.S. gross domestic product will likely expand during the second quarter at a 3.8% annual rate, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

By Jim Tyson • June 5, 2025

US hiring slows, service industry falters amid trade war turbulence

“After a strong start to the year, hiring is losing momentum,” according to an economist at ADP Research.

By Jim Tyson • June 4, 2025

Conagra will seek to mitigate steel tariffs’ impact on cans, CFO says

The branded snack and frozen food company’s CFO spoke at a conference Tuesday, just days after President Trump announced he would raise steel and aluminum tariffs from 25% to 50%.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • June 4, 2025