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But in an apparent contradiction, most finance chiefs expect the AI value equation to change quickly.

Eighty-eight per cent of finance professionals believe AI will be the most transformative tech trend over the next 12 to 24 months. Yet only 8% feel their organisations are “very well prepared” to manage it, a new AICPA and CIMA survey shows.

In their most recent quarterly survey, Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta find CFOs expect pricing pressure to persist due to tariffs.

Reversing a district court, the Eleventh Circuit held Tuesday that the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which mandated beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting, is constitutional and remanded the case for further proceedings.

When calculators arrived they said they would dumb us down. While the similar panic over artificial intelligence is understandable, we need to learn to embrace and harness it, says Kevin Phillips.

The recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB Act”) ushers in some of the most significant tax law changes since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. While many provisions are designed to simplify or stimulate economic activity, they also create traps for the unwary. CPAs need to remain alert to compliance challenges, client misperceptions, and liability exposures as the IRS and state taxing authorities continue to issue implementing guidance.

As we look ahead to 2026, new research from talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half shows that some professionals are putting a new job at the top of their wish list. A new survey from the company reveals that 38% of employed workers in the U.S. plan to look for a new job in the first half of the year — this is up from 27% in July and 29% one year ago.

Sustainable AI transformation means knowing when to pause, not just accelerate.

These practical insights will help finance executives scale rapidly without sacrificing financial discipline or cultural fabric.

Organisations using AI to redesign workflows at an enterprise level achieve higher customer satisfaction and profitability than companies fixed on efficiency.

In a significant development for employers nationwide, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced it will not enforce the Biden-era 2024 Independent Contractor (IC) Rule. While the rule remains in effect for private litigation, this shift in federal enforcement policy signals a more employer-friendly approach to worker classification at the federal level.

Gen Z wants a seat at the table, but they're evaluating their employers just as much as their employers are evaluating them.

When it comes to using AI tools, generationally diverse teams are more productive, a new report found. But training for Gen Z employees outpaces opportunities for older generations to upskill.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) to power businesses is real — and so are the associated risks.

Strong technical prowess remains the bedrock of financial leadership, but CFOs say their jobs now require broader skill sets.

Accounting firms have a strong hiring outlook this year, with three-in-four of those that recruited new staffers in 2024 indicating plans to hire the same amount or more in 2025, according to a biennial American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) report on trends related to accounting graduation rates, the CPA Exam and hiring demand by accounting firms.

A niche technology issue just two years ago, AI is now a core category of enterprise risk.

New research from the CFO Alliance and Diligent Institute shows mid-market finance leaders are entering 2026 focused on credibility, transaction discipline and people strategy.

The majority of accountants are comfortable with technology taking over jobs previously done by people, according to a new report.

CFOs around the world have numerous competing priorities as they continue to add strategy-related responsibilities, according to a new survey that also shows finance chiefs benefitting from new technology tools.