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Alex Zank

Alex Zank is a reporter for CFO Brew. He has experience reporting on the property/casualty insurance, commercial real estate, construction, and agriculture industries. He is a lifelong Wisconsinite and graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.

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Strategy

IMF, others lower GDP growth forecasts

Geopolitical turmoil is also making it tougher for CFOs to forecast costs.

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Accounting

FASB is analyzing data center accounting trends

The depreciation period for servers and networking equipment is one potential area of focus.

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Strategy

VC-backed CFOs expect AI spending to double this year

Six in 10 said AI adoption was a top-two issue for them, a survey finds.

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Risk Management

Geopolitical risks increasingly dominate CFOs’ list of concerns

Specific worries include trade tensions and cybersecurity.

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Compliance

PCAOB seeks input on its strategic priorities

The request for comment from the audit overseer includes a question on the potential deployment of AI.

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Risk Management

Tackling data breach risks requires perpetual planning

Because the cost of not prioritizing data security is incalculable.

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Talent Management

Why AI skills are becoming a must-have in accounting roles

CFOs say more AI innovation is coming to finance workflows.

Sponsored LHH
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CFOville

Pharma CFO plans for telehealth expansion

“We’re not going to reinvent the wheel; we’re going to go after markets that are already established,” said the CFO of Aspargo Labs.

Talent Management

The state of finance hiring & careers

Accounting and finance skillset needs are evolving rapidly. Finance leaders describe how the changes have altered hiring cycles, talent evaluation, and employee development.

Sponsored LHH
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Strategy

The secrets to handling rapid revenue growth

Growth challenges may sound like a “champagne problem”—here’s how to avoid the hangover.