CFO

CFO is a monthly publication based in the United States that caters to chief financial officers (CFOs) and other financial leaders in various companies. It was first introduced in 1985. The magazine was acquired by The Economist Group in 1988, and later, in 2010, it was sold to Seguin Partners, a private equity firm. In 2016, Argyle Executive Forum, a company focused on delivering business insights and leadership content to top professionals from Fortune 1000 companies across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, purchased CFO from Seguin Partners.

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#520458

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#190400

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#2463

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Only 51% of finance leaders say new grads are job-ready

2 days ago | cfo.com | Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. For finance leaders whose roles now include talent strategy, workforce development, AI adoption and operational performance, the lack of readiness among young professionals, along with a growing gender gap in AI usage, should be a key concern. AI’s impact on corporate finance is being felt beyond automation and efficiency improvements.
Former Tyson Foods CFO returns as board member despite past incidents: Trial Balance

3 days ago | cfo.com | Lauren Muskett |Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Trial Balance is CFO.com’s weekly preview of stories, stats and events to help you prepare. John R. Tyson, a fourth-generation heir to Tyson Foods, has been appointed to the company’s board of directors after being removed from his role as CFO in 2024 following multiple alcohol-related incidents.
7 recent podcast episodes CFOs should listen to

6 days ago | cfo.com | Adam Zaki

As the podcast space continues to grow, it can be challenging for finance leaders to sift through the noise. So far this year, there have been a handful of informative and entertaining podcast appearances by CFOs.Though the topics discussed range from technology and human capital to career growth, these episodes demonstrate the value of a finance leader being able to share their goals, tell their brand’s story and put their personality on display.
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 9

6 days ago | cfo.com | Lauren Muskett

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. After 39 years at ConocoPhillips, CFO Bill Bullock is retiring from the Texas-based oil and gas producer. Bullock started his career with Conoco in 1986 and held several leadership roles before becoming finance chief in 2020. Bullock will be succeeded by Andy O'Brien, who joined the company in 1997 as a financial analyst.
Why longevity illiteracy among employees may turn into a problem for CFOs

1 week ago | cfo.com | Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As life expectancy increases and health care costs continue to rise, CFOs budgeting for future employee benefit costs should be aware of the longevity literacy gap among their workforce. New data from the TIAA Institute and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center found nearly half (43%) of more than 3,500 U.S. adults answered zero questions correctly on a basic longevity quiz.
82% of finance and tax leaders expect increased public tax disclosure in 2-3 years

1 week ago | cfo.com | Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. As tax protocols and systems continue to evolve alongside advances in technology, CFOs are bracing for a wave of public tax disclosure requirements that could reshape how their organizations approach, report and oversee their tax processes.
Tackling ESG: 3 keys to getting internal audits in order

1 week ago | cfo.com | Lauren Muskett

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The following is a guest post from Jack Reagan, managing director at UHY. Opinions are the author’s own. While finance professionals are no strangers to navigating complex regulatory and compliance frameworks, perhaps nothing is more headache-inducing for CFOs and financial teams than trying to make sense of the rapidly shifting ESG oversight landscape.
Warren Buffett details timeline for Greg Abel’s CEO transition: Trial Balance

1 week ago | cfo.com | Lauren Muskett |Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The Trial Balance is CFO.com’s weekly preview of stories, stats and events to help you prepare. Berkshire Hathaway’s board voted to appoint Greg Abel as chief executive officer at the end of the year, following current CEO and Chairman Warren Buffett’s announcement to step down as CEO at the company’s largest-ever annual shareholder meeting on Saturday.
CFOs On the Move: Week ending May 2

1 week ago | cfo.com | Lauren Muskett

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. EBay’s chief financial officer, Steve Priest, will step down on May 11 and be replaced by Peggy Alford, who will take over as finance chief on May 12. Priest, who has been CFO since 2021, will transition to an advisory role until July 31. Alford joins the company from PayPal, where she is currently executive vice president of global sales and merchant services.
April earnings update: Robinhood, Sleep Number, Starbucks, Ally Financial and State Street

1 week ago | cfo.com | Adam Zaki

This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Earnings calls, loved by some CFOs and dreaded by others, allow finance leaders and their fellow executives to verbalize their organization’s progress. Each month, CFO.com compiles interesting insights shared by CFOs during these calls for The CFO Earnings Dispatch series. These insights include statements about their company, analysis of financial data and answers to analysts’ questions.