CFO Dive
JUNE 3, 2025
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.
Musings on Markets
JUNE 2, 2025
I was on a family vacation in August 2011 when I received an email from a journalist asking me what I thought about the S&P ratings downgrade for the US. Since I stay blissfully unaware of most news stories and things related to markets when I am on the beach, I had to look up what he was talking about, and it was S&P's decision to downgrade the United States , which had always enjoyed AAA, the highest sovereign rating that can be granted to a country, to AA+, reflecting their concerns a
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CFO Dive
MAY 29, 2025
The “Agentforce” tool is also now producing $100 million in average order value, CEO Marc Benioff said.
Barry Ritholtz
MAY 29, 2025
Sometimes, the data is so overwhelming that little commentary is needed. From SPIVA , here is the data on large-cap fund performance in the United States, showing the percentage of all large-cap funds that over and underperformed the S&P 500 over various time frames: 1 Year: 65.24% of funds underperformed the S&P 500; 34.76% outperformed the S&P 500 3 Years: 84.96% underperformed; 15.04% outperformed 5 Years: 76.26% underperformed; 23.74% outperformed 10 Years: 84.34% underperformed;
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Future CFO
JUNE 1, 2025
Treasury operations in Asia, particularly Southeast Asia, in 2025 and 2026 are navigating a complex and evolving landscape shaped by economic, geopolitical, and technological forces. The region is experiencing easing inflation and interest rates yet remains challenged by heightened geopolitical tensions, especially between the US and China, which impact currency volatility and supply chain strategies.
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CFO Dive
MAY 28, 2025
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.
Barry Ritholtz
JUNE 3, 2025
I’m on the road visiting our new office in Chicago and then heading to meet clients in San Francisco. However, after hearing some misinformation on TV from the usual suspects, I felt compelled to remind people of some key facts about the US debt and deficits. For a period of ~20 years, beginning after the September 11th attack, accelerating after the GFC, and running up until the 2022 rate hikes, the United States enjoyed incredibly low interest rates.
E78 Partners
MAY 29, 2025
How middle-market PE firms are redefining the CFO role to maximize returns in an increasingly complex investment environment The private equity playbook is shifting. With average hold periods extending to 5.2 yearsup from 3.1 years a decade agoand deal multiples remaining elevated despite market volatility, the pressure on portfolio companies to deliver sustained value creation has intensified.
CFO Talks
JUNE 3, 2025
Before You Forecast the Future, Figure Out Who You Are! The CFO is not just the gatekeeper of financial data. They are the driver of strategy, the guardian of governance, and the voice of reason when the business wants to leap without a plan. In this high-stakes space, your technical expertise will get you a seat at the table. But it is your self-awareness, your ability to understand and lead yourself, that keeps you there and earns you influence beyond the numbers.
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CFO News
JUNE 2, 2025
U.S. prosecutors are investigating whether companies linked to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani illegally imported Iranian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) into India via the Mundra port, potentially violating U.S. sanctions. The U.S. Justice Department is reportedly reviewing the activity of these tankers, which supplied LPG to Adani Enterprises. Adani has denied any involvement in sanctions violations or trade with Iranian-origin LPG and stated it is unaware of any such investigation.
Global Finance
JUNE 3, 2025
This change will open the market to fintechs and digital banks, which is expected to increase market competition and, possibly, bank consolidations as small banks are forced to merge or exit the industry. “Fintechs will drive innovation in the sector, prompting traditional banks to adopt new technologies to stay competitive,” says Anne Kibisu, a banking analyst at Deloitte Kenya.
Tips Watch
JUNE 2, 2025
By David Enna, Tipswatch.com Long-time readers of this site know when I go on holiday, bad things happen. There’s consistently a debt crisis overload, a banking crisis, housing collapse, Fed reversals, lavish tariff announcements and roll-backs, etc.
CFO Talks
JUNE 3, 2025
Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year. Innocents approach to finance is a masterclass in leadership that bridges agility, ethics, and innovation, especially in the demanding environment of the pub
Speaker: Victor C. Barnes, CPA, MBA
In the climb from contributor to leader, the rules quietly change. If you’re aiming for the summit, the air gets thinner—and what got you here won’t be enough to get you to the top (a concept first popularized by Marshall Goldsmith in his book What Got You Here Won’t Get You There ). What made you successful early in your finance career—technical accuracy, sharp analysis, flawless execution—won’t be what carries you to the next level.
Trade Credit & Liquidity Management
JUNE 2, 2025
In today’s competitive business environment, the credit department’s primary value lies in its ability to facilitate sales in alignment with company forecasts and objectives, not just to minimize risk, but to actively support growth. Building a strong, collaborative relationship between credit and sales is essential for maximizing revenue, managing risk, and delivering on company goals. “Credit management is an essential support system for the company’s sales efforts; wit
CFO Dive
JUNE 2, 2025
With planning now a constant on the CFO’s to-do list, AI can help finance chiefs ease critical communication gaps between platforms, Cube CEO Christina Ross said.
Global Finance
JUNE 3, 2025
The North African kingdom has adapted quickly to the digital age. In 2020, the Agency for Digital Development published a roadmap listing digital infrastructure as a priority. Since then, incentives have been put in place for the sector, including tax cuts and exemptions in the National Charter of Investment. The desire for data sovereignty has also contributed to the boom in data centers.
CFO News
MAY 29, 2025
Indias retail inflation declined between April and August 2024 but saw a rebound in September and October, primarily due to a sharp rise in food prices, especially in vegetables and edible oils. This spike was followed by a moderation in food inflation from November 2024 to March 2025, supported by the arrival of the winter harvest. Meanwhile, fuel prices continued to remain in deflation, largely due to a decline in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices.
Speaker: Kim Beynon, CPA, CGMA, PMP
The most overlooked, yet most critical, element of transformation is preparing people for change. Automation and AI aren't just technical upgrades, they’re cultural shifts which can challenge identities. That’s why change management isn’t a side project—it’s the foundation. In finance, where precision and process rule, navigating change can feel especially disruptive.
CFO Talks
MAY 29, 2025
You Cannot Lead If You Are Still Closing Last Months Book The finance function is not judged by how well it reports the past, but by how quickly it can help the organisation move forward. Businesses do not just want accurate numbers. They want insight, delivered when it matters, in a way they can act on. And they expect it from the CFO. A finance team that cannot keep up is seen as an operational risk.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 28, 2025
Retirement has long been associated with leisure, relaxation, and winding down from a long career. But as more individuals confront the emotional realities of this life transition, many find that the absence of structure, socialization, and identity once provided by work can create a gap that traditional retirement planning doesn't fully address. In this guest post, Kathleen Rehl, a "ReFired" financial advisor and educator in legacy planning, shares a framework to help advisors guide clients thr
CFO Dive
JUNE 2, 2025
Accounting has historically drawn more students during times of economic uncertainty or downturns, according to Hofstra University's Jack Castonguay.
Global Finance
JUNE 3, 2025
To enhance their competitive advantage, they are placing a growing emphasis on innovation and driving business growth. The findings come as artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a crucial technology for banks, and demand for the technology is expected to become fierce. Strategic priorities have shifted European banks are shifting strategic priorities from reducing costs to innovation and growth.
Speaker: Mark Gilham, FCCA, CPP
Finance used to be the function that counted, now it's the one that’s counted on. 📊 For accounting firms, controllers, and finance leaders, expectations are rising faster than headcount. Businesses want agile forecasts, granular analysis, seamless reporting, and smart automation—often without added resources while demanding uncompromised accuracy and compliance.
Future CFO
JUNE 3, 2025
Agentic AI marks a step-change in artificial intelligence, enabling AI agents to act independently, orchestrate workflows autonomously, and learn and adapt over time. This is a huge step for organisations as it promotes greater efficiency, enhanced decision-making, and scalability and adaptability--factors that are crucial for the Finance function in strategising and planning ahead.
CFO Talks
MAY 29, 2025
Reporting Rules That Make or Break Your Reputation Financial reporting is often thought of as the final step in the business process, the box to tick at the end of the quarter or financial year. But experienced CFOs know better. They understand that reporting, when done right, is not just a reflection of past performance. Its a lens into the organisations future.
CFO News
JUNE 3, 2025
Microsoft Layoffs: Microsoft continues its wave of layoffs, letting go of 305 more employees as it realigns its workforce in response to its growing focus on artificial intelligence. This follows the previous announcement of 6,000 job cuts, marking a significant shift in the tech industry's workforce dynamics.
CFO Dive
MAY 28, 2025
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.
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