Strategy & Operations
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Tariffs to spur inflation, slow US GDP growth to 1.6% this year: OECD
Several economists in recent months have said import levies imposed by the Trump administration will probably spur inflation in 2025.
By Jim Tyson • June 3, 2025 -
Connecticut passes alternative CPA licensure bill
The legislation, which awaits signing by Governor Ned Lamont, includes a provision enabling licensed CPAs form other states in “good standing” to practice in Connecticut.
By Grace Noto • June 3, 2025 -
Explore the Trendline➔
claffra via Getty ImagesTrendlinePreparing 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.
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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 -
Manufacturing slumps as tariff war undercuts orders, inventories: ISM
Outside of manufacturing, the U.S. economy has so far shown signs of weathering a two-month-long trade war.
By Jim Tyson • June 2, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • 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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 30, 2025 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 29, 2025 -
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 -
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 28, 2025 -
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 Alexei Alexis • May 28, 2025 -
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 -
Consumer pessimism eases amid cooling in U.S.-China tariff war
The share of consumers expecting a recession over the next 12 months fell in May, the Conference Board said.
By Jim Tyson • Updated May 28, 2025 -
Q&A
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 Maura Webber Sadovi • May 27, 2025 -
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 Alexei Alexis • May 27, 2025 -
U.S. output grows following tariff détente with China: S&P Global survey
Any recovery in U.S. output this month may prove short lived given that 10% baseline tariffs still stand, according to economists.
By Jim Tyson • May 22, 2025 -
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 -
AI is helping to curb Microsoft’s finance headcount growth, exec says
The tech giant’s finance team has “no appetite right now to continue to grow our headcount at the same pace” as in previous years, Microsoft’s Cory Hrncirik said.
By Alexei Alexis • May 21, 2025 -
Unions favored over big business more than any time in 60 years: EPI
While public support for unions has grown in recent years, they have not made significant inroads in worker representation.
By Jim Tyson • May 21, 2025 -
Continuous scenario planning, war chests top finance playbooks for uncertain times
CFOs now grappling with on-again off-again tariff policies on top of other headwinds are using a variety of strategies to mitigate the risks of the fast-changing business climate.
By Suman Bhattacharyya • May 19, 2025 -
Invoice rejection spike suggests tactic’s use as tariff buffer, study says
The sharp rise suggests firms seek to delay payments as they did in the pandemic, according to an analysis from Basware, a financial automation company.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 19, 2025 -
Surging federal debt to raise borrowing costs, erode investment: Peterson
Interest rates initially rose Monday, the first day of bond trading after Moody’s Ratings late Friday cited the gloomy fiscal outlook and downgraded U.S. debt.
By Jim Tyson • May 19, 2025 -
Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry
Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.
By Jim Tyson • May 16, 2025 -
Opinion
Why spreadsheets aren’t going away anytime soon
Spreadsheets are not just a tool of the past; they will be a vital component of the future of finance, Gartner’s Mike Helsel writes.
By Mike Helsel • May 16, 2025 -
South Carolina, Oregon join states removing 150-hour CPA hurdle
In recent months over a dozen states have passed legislation easing licensure requirements for CPAs as part of a workforce development push to fix the accounting shortage.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • May 15, 2025 -
Walmart CEO: ‘Higher tariffs will result in higher prices’
The big-box retailer vows to keep those prices as low as possible and is leaning into relationships with vendors to respond to a fluctuating market.
By Kaarin Moore • May 15, 2025