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Sage Therapeutics CFO, GC, CTO to depart in wide restructuring plan
The biotech will also be reducing its total workforce by approximately 33% and tapped its COO to take on responsibilities for finance as part of the restructuring.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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NYSE poised to curb serial reverse stock splits
The New York Stock Exchange is proposing rule changes to protect investors from deeply distressed companies that are “inappropriate for trading.”
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from CFO Dive
The promises and traps of generative AI, revamped modern finance teams and stark geopolitical risks are among the top forces CFOs are grappling with this year.
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Most accountants see ethical challenges increasing: ACCA
Two-out-of-five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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S&P Global swipes State Street CFO for finance chief
The credit ratings firm will pay State Street CFO Eric Aboaf a $2.4 million signing bonus when he takes their top financial seat in February.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 15, 2024 -
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Lightpath CFO aims to drive finance team’s strategic focus
Newly-minted CFO Rachel Stack wants to ensure Lightpath’s financial talent has the tools they need to think more strategically.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 14, 2024 -
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact when filing insurance claims.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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SEC sanctions Moog Inc. for alleged bribes, accounting flaws in India
The SEC and Justice Department filed 21 enforcement actions last year alleging violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Stellantis CFO to step down in shakeup at beleaguered automaker
The CFO swap comes amid criticism for company leadership due to declining sales, with the Jeep operator also facing a potential strike by U.S. workers.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 11, 2024 -
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Deep DiveOpenAI’s $6.6B raise puts it at the tech’s vanguard. Will it be enough?
The raise left the Microsoft-backed company valued at $157 billion. But is a stable, profitable company lurking underneath all that funding?
By Grace Noto • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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KPMG backs 120-credit hour alternative CPA licensure option
Paul Knopp, KPMG U.S. Chair and CEO, called the deepening accounting talent shortage “a brewing crisis” that needs to be addressed in the “near term.”
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 9, 2024 -
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AICPA moves to amend financial statement standard
As companies are increasingly outsourcing accounting, the AICPA is looking to amend the standard for financial statements prepared by an external entity.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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Tinder parent Match promotes SVP to CFO
Match alum Steven Bailey will step into the company’s CFO seat as it fields demands from activist investors for change, including calls for a potential sale.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 8, 2024 -
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CFO compensation at recent IPO companies hits $1.2M average
Setting executive compensation has become more complex for companies considering an IPO because of regulatory, legal and other factors, Alvarez & Marsal said.
By Jim Tyson • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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New Salesloft CFO keeps eye on finance ‘fundamentals’
Though economic headwinds could accelerate a CFO’s shift to become a strategic leader, “business fundamentals” stay the same regardless, said Salesloft CFO Chris Nagy.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 7, 2024 -
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Jack in the Box controller takes third spin as interim CFO
For her third go-round as interim CFO, Jack in the Box controller Dawn Hooper will see a $19,500 monthly boost to her annual salary, the company said.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 4, 2024 -
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Online housing platform Opendoor brings in Google, eBay alum for CFO
Selim Freiha will take Opendoor’s financial reins as it weathers headwinds in a “challenging” housing market.
By Grace Noto • Oct. 2, 2024 -
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3 CFOs gauge rate cut’s impact
The Fed’s rate cut has handed floating-rate debt borrowers an immediate tailwind but CFOs are still grappling with new strategies that the move could elevate.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Workday takes on Microsoft in race to transform corporate finance
The recent introduction of Workday Assistant, an AI companion, follows the release of Microsoft’s Copilot for Finance earlier this year.
By Alexei Alexis • Oct. 1, 2024 -
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Climate Week NYC 2024 delivers carbon removal deals, green banking coalition
The annual climate event launched with announced commitments to triple nuclear energy financing, decarbonization initiatives across the aviation sector and some carbon offset deals.
By Lamar Johnson • Sept. 27, 2024 -
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Ex-Guess Inc CFO takes top financial seat for retailer Puma
Guess alum Markus Neubrand will replace 19-year Puma veteran Hubert Hinterseher as CFO next month as the retailer continues efforts to improve its brand desirability.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Deep DiveNo, not all companies are abandoning diversity, equity and inclusion. Here’s why.
Amid a high-profile backlash, many businesses are scrutinizing their policies. But the vast majority end up sticking with DEI, in part because it’s key to growth.
By Daphne Howland • Sept. 26, 2024 -
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Controllers prep for ‘dramatic’ role changes, focus on value creation: EY
While controllers recognize that change is coming, and coming quickly, they “don't necessarily have a view on what that will look like,” EY’s Myles Corson said.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 25, 2024 -
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Owens & Minor appoints interim CFO to permanent seat
The appointment comes as the company targets $5 billion in revenue by 2028 for its Patient Direct segment.
By Grace Noto • Sept. 24, 2024 -
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Sponsored by HUB InternationalSeize the day: Optimize your risk management strategy to improve your bottom line
As we move closer to 2025, the insurance market presents a window of opportunity with a period of relative stability compared to the volatility of recent years.
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AIG hires Marsh veteran as CFO
The appointment comes after a predecessor, Shane Fitzsimons, stepped down for medical leave in 2023 and later passed away.
By Alexei Alexis • Sept. 19, 2024
