While more than 9 in 10 senior finance leaders in a recent survey said they’re under career pressure to demonstrate a return on agentic AI investment, the ROI may be slowed by an emphasis on speed above all.
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How to handle increased enforcement of unclaimed property notices
Companies can respond to states’ changing enforcement of unclaimed property notices by applying these best practices.
Standardization of sustainability reporting improves, but obstacles remain
While an increasing number of large U.S. companies turned to audit firms for assurance of sustainability data in 2024, a gap persists with the rest of the world, an annual report shows.
What it takes for a CFO to lead operations and tech
A CFO/COO in charge of her company’s digital transformation shares keys to success and why the hybrid role is good preparation to be CEO.
Aligning with AI: Lisa Simpson on how to overcome sense of overwhelm
An AICPA vice president reflects on the growth of Town Hall and shares how CPAs can manage AI overload. Also, get a breakdown on the recent AICPA and CIMA survey on CPA decision-makers’ economic sentiment.
Optimism mixed among US finance leaders
CPA decision-makers in business and industry are less optimistic about the U.S. economy now when compared with the first quarter of this year, but they are slightly more optimistic about their own organizations, according to an AICPA and CIMA survey.
AI for CPAs: From efficiency tool to decision engine
Most global finance leaders in a new survey report that artificial intelligence is improving decision-making and forecast accuracy in the finance function, and organizations using agentic AI and those making sure AI is assurance-ready are seeing bigger gains.
Audit report card: More internal audit teams suffered cuts in 2025
The percentage of internal audit leaders reporting staff and budget reductions in 2025 rivaled numbers during the global financial crisis nearly two decades ago. Strategic alignment was linked to sufficient funding for the function, an annual report showed.
Summing up economic sentiment and concerns about inflation, recession
A Q&A analyzes the latest Economic Outlook Survey results, highlighting guarded optimism, easing recession concerns, and steady hiring needs. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Optimism, while tempered, is up among finance leaders
Finance decision-makers are more optimistic about the U.S. economy and their own organizations in the first quarter, according to the AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
AI early adopters pull ahead but face rising risk, global report finds
Most companies committed to AI tools believe they have a strategic advantage, but they also have more risks to consider.
Talent shuffle: Why people want to change jobs and how leaders can adapt
Two Robert Half executives share data on what percentage of employees plan to look for new jobs in 2026 and what factors — from burnout to better benefits — are driving a potential shift. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.
Looking to land a CFO role? 2025 was a good year
The amount of turnover among CFO seats at big U.S. companies increased last year, along with company preference for promoting from within. An executive search firm’s annual report tracks the hiring trends.
Report: AI speeds up work but fails to deliver real business value
Organizations are capturing speed through AI, but much of the reclaimed time is spent correcting or rewriting low-quality AI output, a global report says.
How a CPA beat burnout after strokes, years of depression
After suffering two strokes in four days, the author battled mental health issues before he learned to recognize, address, and prevent chronic stress.
Where CPAs stand on economic sentiment, what’s next for the JofA podcast
This episode summarizes results of a recent quarterly survey on economic and business sentiment, mentions IRS news, and previews future content. Listen to the episode or read the transcript.
Overall economic view slides, but CPAs feel better about their companies
Nearly 50% more CPA decision-makers are optimistic about their own companies versus the U.S. economy on the whole, according to the quarterly AICPA and CIMA Economic Outlook Survey.
As Finance Duties Shift, CAOs Take On Strategic Role
With CFOs becoming co-pilots of the CEO, chief accounting officers emerge as essential partners in shaping the future.
Managing MNE subsidiaries during tariff shocks
Multinational enterprises’ subsidiaries need other incentives to optimize their performance if transfer pricing policies guarantee them a routine profit.
Promotion opportunities abound for CFO hopefuls
One trend in a report on large company executive turnover: more hiring of internal candidates for vacant CFO seats.
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