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UCLA’s ex-CFO finds a new job in local government
Stephen Agostini, who lost his job as the university’s finance chief after publicly sharing a disputed $425 million deficit figure, has been named CFO of Culver City, California.
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Sponsored by PaystandThe hidden costs of manual B2B payments—and how to avoid them
Finance leaders across industries are recognizing the potential to optimize payments with automation.
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OpinionThe only covenant that counts
Underneath private credit’s complexity and opacity, the only reality that matters is the cold mechanics of cash.
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The 6 a.m. CFO: How TreviPay’s Joel Campbell starts his day
Campbell shares insights on consistency, handling disruptions and the James Bond item on his desk.
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Q&ABranch CFO says IPOs are a ‘discipline, not a deadline’
Matt Peterson, who joined the fintech as finance chief in late 2025, previously led an initial public offering for cloud computing services company Fastly.
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CFOs should view AI projects as a portfolio of very different use cases, Gartner says
Rather than considering AI investment as a single ROI strategy, the advisory firm suggests finance teams understand that each case will have its own timelines, goals, risks and costs.
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Analysts press bank CFOs on revenue resilience over tech investments
In an analysis of publicly traded bank earnings calls in January, PwC discovered that about a third of questions pertained to “quality and resilience of revenue growth,” while 15% centered on AI investment and execution.
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Q&ALamborghini CFO on managing the ‘small but steady demand’ for luxury vehicles
Paolo Poma, the automaker’s finance chief since 2017, talks through the nuances of operating a luxury auto brand today.
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OpinionYour AI business case is built on the wrong math
Throughput accounting explains why most firms see zero productivity gains — and what CFOs should measure instead.
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More finance-job listings seek AI expertise, but pay is mostly down
Among other shifts since early 2025, demand shoots up for tech-savvy FP&A leaders, while controller salaries plummet.
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Former manufacturing firm CFO’s case against CBIZ moves closer to trial: Trial Balance
Christopher Podlasek accuses Marcum, which was acquired by CBIZ over a year ago, of breaching fiduciary duty in valuating his former employer AmeriTex.
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In a more automated world, how do CFOs think about succession planning? CFO Peer Audit
For some finance leaders, there’s a renewed focus on critical thinking among entry-level hires.
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CFOs On the Move: Week ending March 27
The Dallas Mavericks name a Chicago Bulls exec as CFO, Cox Farms hires a new finance chief and Middleby promotes its chief accounting officer to CFO.
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Cost cutting is losing favor this year as companies ramp up AI spending
Counter to headlines about tech-driven layoffs, companies are backing away from human capital budget reductions due to the growing need for AI skills.
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Q&AMedely CFO’s bid to lower health care costs
After a long tenure at digital marketplaces like Airbnb and Turo, Brent Loder looks to bring his expertise to the health care staffing startup.
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How CFOs can build and sustain a strong network for career growth
Busy schedules may make it feel impossible to prioritize networking, but neglecting professional relationship building can hinder success. Here’s how CFOs can create lasting connections.
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Despite war and tariff uncertainty, CFOs are confident in economy: Duke-Fed survey
In the first quarter of 2026, finance chiefs’ optimism for their own business and the U.S. economy ticked up slightly.
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OpinionWhy CFOs are essential for business turnarounds
Loss-making businesses don’t fail because of finance chiefs, but they can survive because of them.
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Q&AHatch Bank CFO on liquidity, risk and the potential for automation
Francis Mitchell discusses his approach to building teams, evaluating operations and managing risk at the banking-as-a-service provider.
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Insurers rank financial volatility as this year’s top risk
Looking three-plus years ahead, the nod goes to adverse artificial intelligence outcomes.
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Uncle Nearest founder’s bankruptcy attempt is denied: Trial Balance
A federal bankruptcy judge late last week said that Fawn Weaver lacked the authority to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the brand, but the legal battle isn't over yet.
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OpinionWhat CFOs should know about the ‘jock tax’
The jock tax is more than just viral headlines — it’s about understanding multi-state wage sourcing and building systems to effectively manage it.
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CFOs On the Move: Week ending March 20
Brown-Forman appoints Whirlpool’s former CFO as finance chief, Wonder names a finance chief in preparation for an IPO and Quantinuum hires SoundHound AI’s CFO.
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HSBC weighs big AI-driven cost cuts: Bloomberg
The British bank is reportedly considering eliminating about 10% of its global workforce amid a big bet on artificial intelligence.
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Q&ALeading with emotional intelligence: Meet The People CFO on transforming finance teams
In her first CFO role, Lu Hur combines financial expertise with emotional intelligence to unite a global team, drive collaboration and support a “people-centric” mission.
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Ex-CFO of Nebraska lender convicted of bank fraud
In 2021, while he was CFO of Bank of the Valley, Aaron Luneke submitted fraudulent contractor invoices and obtained bank loans totaling $4.3 million, the Justice Department said.
