Tesla CFO flags risk posed by Trump tariffs

The electric vehicle executive is the latest finance chief of a major U.S. company to sound the alarm over the president’s tariff plans.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 30, 2025

SAP CFO: DeepSeek AI disruption is ‘very good news’

The Chinese startup's sudden rise has prompted mixed reactions, with President Trump calling the development a “wake-up call.”

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 28, 2025

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CFO best practices in the evolving generative AI era

As the initial frenzy around the launch of generative artificial intelligence subsides, a new GenAI era appears to be taking shape.

By CFO Dive staff

State AGs threaten financial institutions over ESG, DEI policies

Bank of America, BlackRock, Citigroup, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley were all asked about their plans for implementing hiring or supplier diversity goals.

By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 28, 2025

Trump order shifts AI policy away from Biden-era risk focus

The order calls for federal agencies to nix Biden policies that are deemed a threat to AI innovation.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 28, 2025

Tech execs grapple with budget sinkholes as AI drives up spend

Unpredictable cloud bills, outdated software licenses and shadow IT frustrate FinOps efforts, according to Apptio.

By Matt Ashare • Jan. 27, 2025

Culture, tech key to accounting talent retention: Wolters Kluwer

A supportive, tech-forward work culture can help retain younger entrants to the accounting profession, Wolters Kluwer’s Dean Sonderegger said.  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 27, 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

Agentic AI is here. Are CFOs ready?

It could take a while — perhaps years — before the technology’s full potential is realized, yet C-suites need to prepare now, analysts say.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 24, 2025

Former Visa CFO joins blockchain firm advisory board amid Trump crypto push

The appointment brings a veteran of a major credit card network player to the company’s board at a time when cryptocurrency firms are looking to establish higher trust and credibility.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 23, 2025

Evolving tech talent woes call for new ‘cultural’ playbook

As tech CFOs confront leaner budgets and AI’s impact, creating a strong culture can be a key talent retention tool, Grant Thornton’s Andrea Schulz said.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump rescinds Biden-era AI executive order

The move, which fulfills a Trump campaign pledge, potentially signals a less restrictive AI policy under his administration.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2025

6 big AI agent rollouts that impact finance teams

Microsoft and SAP are among software giants that have begun rolling out AI agents, with further innovations expected in the year ahead.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 21, 2025

New Mark43 CFO stresses importance of ‘measured’ AI deployment

Given the sensitive information at play in the public safety space, a measured approach to implementing generative AI technologies here is crucial, Mark43 CFO Chris Merwin said.  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 15, 2025

Microsoft introduces pay-as-you-go Copilot plan

The technology provider said the offering serves as an “on-ramp” for organizations looking to deploy agentic AI. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • Jan. 15, 2025

World Economic Forum spotlights growing gap in cyber readiness

Ransomware remains the top cyber risk concern among executives, but CISOs are almost twice as likely as CEOs to make that determination.

By Matt Kapko • Jan. 15, 2025

Corporate chiefs aim for ‘sweet spot’ in GenAI spending

Only 2% of C-suite leaders plan to invest $250 million or more in the technology this year, KPMG found.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 14, 2025

AI could drive new record growth in big tech’s capex this year: UBS

The tech giants are also expected to make progress in narrowing the gap between their AI spending and revenue levels.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 14, 2025

Intuit CFO warns against isolationism, defends H-1B visas

CFO Sandeep Aujla asserts that the H-1B visa program — which has recently sparked controversy — is key because it gives companies access to global talent.

By Suman Bhattacharyya • Jan. 13, 2025

The rise of AI in the finance function

After a relatively slow start compared to other corporate functions, the use of AI by finance teams has accelerated over the last year.

By Rene Ho, Chief Financial Officer, Taulia • Jan. 13, 2025

Cyberattacks, tech disruption ranked as top threats to business growth

Forty percent of executives view data breaches and leaks as the most financially burdensome man-made threats, a Chubb study found.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 8, 2025

CFOs seek ‘right mix’ of skills for 2025: Gartner

Finance chiefs are seeking talent equipped with both technology and “analytical storytelling” skills to help meet their goals in the new year, Gartner’s Alexander Bant said.  

By Grace Noto • Jan. 8, 2025

Palantir CFO sells $7M in stock amid valuation dip

The sale comes as a Morgan Stanley analyst cautioned that Palantir is “trading too far ahead” of its intrinsic value as it looks to take advantage of the generative AI boom.

By Grace Noto • Jan. 7, 2025

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

Key FinOps trends for CFOs to watch in 2025

FinOps has traditionally been about cost cutting, but 2025 will mark a shift toward driving greater value and performance, writes Presidio’s Dan O’Brien.

By Dan O’Brien • Jan. 7, 2025

New Apple finance chief gets $1M salary

Kevan Parekh took over as Apple’s CFO effective Jan. 1, replacing Luca Maestri, who has assumed a new role at the tech giant.

By Alexei Alexis • Jan. 6, 2025