Corporate finance & treasury management

TOPICS / MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING

September 4, 2025

Business outlook brightens somewhat despite trade, inflation concerns

CPA leaders’ optimism about their own organizations remained the same, and projections for revenue and hiring rose slightly, a quarterly survey shows.

June 25, 2025

The expected salary range for middle-market CFOs

CFOs at middle-market companies can expect a base salary of at least $350,000 a year, according to one recent survey that addressed compensation and career paths.

June 11, 2025

Appeals court leaves tariffs in place, seeks expedited argument schedule

A federal appeals court extended its stay of a nationwide injunction on tariffs imposed by a trade court and proposed a schedule that would include oral arguments on July 31 in the challenge to the president’s authority.

June 5, 2025

Economic optimism slides again amid tariff uncertainty

CPA leaders’ optimism declined sharply in the second quarter, as tariff concerns mount and businesses pivot their strategies to accommodate shifting requirements, according to a new AICPA survey.

May 29, 2025

Tariffs back in force after appeals court ruling

A federal appeals court temporarily restored President Donald Trump’s power to impose tariffs. The Thursday ruling followed a district court’s nationwide injunction Wednesday curtailing that authority.

April 30, 2025

CFOs express negative economic sentiment

Almost three-fourths of CFOs have a negative view of the current economy and its impact on their organization, according to a survey of emerging and midmarket finance leaders.

March 11, 2025

Untangling tariffs: Consumers expected to bear the brunt

The majority of companies represented in a survey said they plan to pass along most, if not all, costs created by tariffs to their customers.

February 1, 2025

Generative AI’s toughest question: What’s it worth?

Finance leaders struggle to determine generative AI’s costs and benefits, but there are suggestions on how to tackle the problem.

February 1, 2025

How finance can get started with gen AI

Follow these steps to make sure you are on track with this game-changing technology.

October 24, 2024

Advice for future CFOs: One communication skill that sets you apart

The co-managing director of an executive search firm details the skills companies desire in their next CFO and how candidates can get that experience. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A with Scott Simmons of Crist Kolder Associates.

September 5, 2024

What replaced inflation as the top challenge for finance leaders

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. Respondents also were asked about the effect of election uncertainty on business forecasting and about the effect of a potential lowering of interest rates. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

September 5, 2024

Decline in economic and organizational optimism among CPA leaders

Finance decision-makers in a quarterly survey say they have concerns on several fronts. As a result, business and industry executives have lower revenue and profit projections.

September 1, 2024

Using data to optimize marketing and sales strategies

CPAs who want to drive greater profitability and growth must understand customer acquisition costs and customer lifetime value.

June 6, 2024

Small ‘signs of strength’ despite continued concern about inflation

The quarterly survey of U.S. business and industry leaders shows a decline in optimism about the next 12 months related to the domestic economy. But, in general, optimism about their own businesses remained steady. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

June 6, 2024