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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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Risk Management

‘Unpleasant surprise’ taught 1Password CFO important lessons on AI usage

First off, the company needed some changes in procurement.

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Strategy

PE cools on megadeals amidst trio of market headwinds

Dealmakers just don’t know AI’s “ultimate impact" on businesses two to three years from now, one expert says.

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Accounting

AI is a key ingredient in Baker Tilly’s transformation recipe

The accounting firm’s CEO, Eric Miles, says midmarket clients “need a deeper bench of specialists.”

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CFOville

A solid data foundation is the CFO’s business

“Complete, accurate, reliable” data allows DeepL’s finance chief to trust AI’s outputs.

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Strategy

AI magnifies the importance of bonding with tech execs

How one CFO gained an ally in the battle to contain spending.

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Risk Management

Europe's CFOs haven't felt this pessimistic in years

Unsurprisingly, geopolitical risks are a big factor, according to one survey.

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Risk Management

CFOs: Beware AI-powered business travel risks

When it comes to AI, business travelers are ahead of their companies.

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Accounting

Accounting groups have concerns about the end of quarterly reporting

They offered “qualified support” in comment letters to the SEC, mostly because the proposed rule change provides optionality.

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CFOville

How a stint as interim CFO prepared this finance exec

Alexander Davis of Pie Insurance on the value of a trial period before heading up finance.

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Strategy

How this CFO competes with PE’s deep pockets

Money isn’t everything for some sellers, as CannonDesign’s CFO tells it.