AI has spurred M&A volume in 2024, Dykema said, noting 55 transactions targeting AI start-ups during the first quarter compared with 38 during the final quarter of last year.

Finance chiefs should look to maintain robust, flexible portfolios as election and economic risks continue to impact volatility, Bloomberg’s Tanvir Sandhu advised.

Mexico is poised to replace Canada as the second-most popular country for nearshoring, as its share of U.S.-serving supply chains is expected to rise to 36%.

The credit ratings firm will pay State Street CFO Eric Aboaf a $2.4 million signing bonus when he takes their top financial seat in February.

Teams must ensure that proper data governance and management policies are in place before even considering AI adoption, writes AvePoint’s Jim Caci.

Two out of five accountants said they most frequently face ethical challenges at work because of weaknesses in company leadership and culture, the ACCA said.

Women have made gains in recent decades at companies of all sizes but are far from attaining parity in all ways with men in the workplace, according to recent reports.

The stakes are high as companies race to adopt cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence and look to avoid falling behind competitors.

KPMG and now Deloitte have endorsed a proposed change in CPA licensure requirements allowing candidates to replace a fifth year of schooling with work experience.

Newly-minted CFO Rachel Stack wants to ensure Lightpath’s financial talent has the tools they need to think more strategically.

The CFO swap comes amid criticism for company leadership due to declining sales, with the Jeep operator also facing a potential strike by U.S. workers.

The SEC and Justice Department filed 21 enforcement actions last year alleging violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.