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    Circle CFO takes post-IPO victory lap for stablecoin, company

    The public offering represents an “accelerant” for Circle as it seeks to establish itself at the heart of a new “internet financial system,” CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen said.

    By June 5, 2025
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    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 June 4, 2025
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    Trendline

    Preparing for a recession in turbulent times

    CFOs are turning to a variety of strategies in order to chart their own course to a soft landing — and opportunistic growth — despite soaring inflation and a looming recession.

    By CFO Dive staff
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    Tesla CFO offloads over $2M in stock as EU sales tumble

    The stock sales come as Tesla’s European sales declined by 53% in April compared to the previous year.

    By June 4, 2025
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    PayPal veteran named Bill CFO

    Rohini Jain is set to become Bill’s finance chief in July, replacing John Rettig who will assume the role of president and chief operating officer.

    By June 4, 2025
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    Opinion

    Everyone feels tariffs. It’s up to CFOs to manage the impact.

    Understanding price elasticity at both the category and product level is now essential to effective pricing, an author and consultant who specializes on pricing writes.

    By Hermann Simon • June 3, 2025
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    Banking groups urge SEC to rescind Biden-era cybersecurity rule

    The rule has exposed companies to liability risks while failing to provide investors with “decision-useful” information, the coalition said in a recent letter.

    By June 3, 2025
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    AI agents observed sharing sensitive corporate data: SailPoint

    The findings come as AI agents proliferate, gaining access to passwords, financial details and other confidential information, the cybersecurity firm said.

    By June 2, 2025
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    Undergraduate accounting enrollment jumps to 5-year high, study finds

    Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay. 

    By June 2, 2025
  • Costco ‘held’ price on tariff-impacted bananas, CFO says

    The warehouse club retailer has sought to eliminate the tariff impact on certain “staple” goods prices but sees flowers as “discretionary,” CFO Gary Millerchip said.

    By May 30, 2025
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    Companies vie for ‘tried-and-true’ CFOs amid volatility: Russell Reynolds

    Ongoing pipeline and succession planning challenges are contributing to a “supply, demand imbalance” for employers seeking experienced CFOs, Russell Reynolds’ Jenna Fisher said.

    By May 30, 2025
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    CFOs, financial execs in crosshairs of ‘highly targeted’ spearphishing campaign

    Hackers are preying on senior corporate leaders at banks, investment firms, utilities and insurance companies worldwide.

    By Eric Geller • May 30, 2025
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    Employers report plans to ‘quiet fire’ via RTO mandates, benefits cuts and more

    Companies pushing workers out said they’re hoping to avoid things like public layoffs, bad press and severance costs.

    By Carolyn Crist • May 30, 2025
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    Salesforce says over 8,000 customers using new agentic AI tool

    The “Agentforce” tool is also now producing $100 million in annual order value, CEO Marc Benioff said.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Regulatory clarity ‘foundational’ for crypto: Gemini CFO

    Newly-minted Gemini CFO Dan Chen emphasized the importance of clear regulatory frameworks as the Trump administration continues to woo the crypto industry.

    By May 29, 2025
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    Jack in the Box serial interim finance leader takes CFO brass ring

    Dawn Hooper is taking the permanent CFO seat as the California-based fast food chain plans to close 150-200 underperforming restaurants.  

    By May 29, 2025
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    US court blocks Trump’s sweeping tariffs

    The Court of International Trade said the president overstepped his authority, halting various duties. After an appeal, the ruling has been paused.

    By Edwin Lopez • Updated May 29, 2025
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    Eos Energy abruptly terminates CFO after three months

    The short-term finance chief’s departure comes after the New Jersey-based battery maker reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue. 

    By May 28, 2025
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    Illinois passes CPA licensure bill with 2027 start date

    Once signed into law, the legislation’s Jan. 1, 2027 effective date would allow time to set up rules needed to implement the changes, the Illinois CPA Society’s Martin Green says.

    By May 28, 2025
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    One in four ransomware payers left with missing data: report

    Most ransomware victims responding to the survey said they were threatened with having their data published or sold if they didn’t pay the attacker.

    By May 28, 2025
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    Fiserv CFO reaffirms Clover revenue goal

    The company’s chief financial officer contended the point-of-sale unit will still deliver $3.5 billion in revenue this year despite a recent volume growth slowdown.

    By Lynne Marek • May 28, 2025
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    FICPA president still pushing for CPA pathways despite deregulation battle

    While over a dozen states have passed bills easing CPA licensure requirements, Florida’s initiative is embroiled in controversial deregulation legislation.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Super Micro CFO sells nearly $3M in stock

    The sale comes roughly five months after the AI server company announced it would "transition” to a new CFO, among other changes aimed at improving internal controls.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Tech firms betting big on AI agents face ‘tremendous’ ROI pressure: EY

    “Against an uncertain macroeconomic and trade environment, executives are still overwhelmingly positive on the business value that agentic AI can deliver,” said EY’s James Brundage.

    By May 27, 2025
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    Opinion

    Are you a next-gen CFO? Here’s a check-list to find out.

    Modern CFOs don’t just share numbers — they create clarity, drive conviction and move the business toward the right decision, says Runway CEO Siqi Chen.

    By Siqi Chen • May 27, 2025
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    BJ’s Wholesale Club is willing to sacrifice margin for digital convenience

    Store-based fulfillment options cost the warehouse club money, but loyalty improvements more than make up the difference, according to CEO Bob Eddy.

    By Bryan Wassel • May 22, 2025