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A recent report published by two major accounting industry organizations lays out AI and tech challenges that are reshaping the profession. It listed 4 predictions as well as acknowledging concerns and anxiety about AI in the industry. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/aicpa-tackles-accounting-predictions-ai-era/822301/

AICPA tackles accounting’s AI era: 4 predictions The crowd-sourced 44-page report from AICPA and CIMA examines AI-related changes reshaping the accounting industry.

In today's competitive landscape, having strategic CFO services can be a game changer for your business. These services provide the financial insights and strategies necessary to navigate challenges and seize opportunities, ultimately driving growth and efficiency.

Hub Group's former CFO and COO exited the company as part of continued corrective actions following a $77 million accounting error reported in February. An interim CFO has been selected, the COO's responsibilities will be absorbed by senior management for the time being. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/hub-group-cfo-coo-depart-77m-accounting-error/821531/

Hub Group CFO, COO depart after $77M accounting error The company named Todd Heeter as interim CFO as it works to continue to restate its financial statements for the past three years.

The engineering team at Uber Technologies has surpassed the finance team in their use of AI. They have reportedly already used 2026 AI budget. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/ubers-finance-team-overtaken-engineering-ai-use/821513/

In today's competitive landscape, strategic CFO services are essential for driving business growth and achieving sustainable success. Our expertise empowers organizations to navigate financial complexities and reach new heights.

In a continued effort to attract more young professionals to the industry, PricewaterhouseCoopers is doubling the CPA exam bonus to $10k for entry level hires. Ernst & Young made the same announcement earlier this year. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/pwc-doubles-cpa-exam-bonus-10k-next-gen-talent-push-accounting-shortage/821183/

As CFO's face tricky questions regarding tariff refunds the process is surpassing industry observer's initial expectations. The refund portal did not crash or become swamped with documentation requirements as some predicted. The question now is how companies will manage and account for payments. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/cfos-face-tricky-tariff-refund-questions-process-gains-steam/821023/

CFOs face tricky tariff refund questions as process gains steam Faster-than-expected results are easing early operational fears while shifting attention to decisions on accounting, tax and financial reporting issues.

In a continued effort to encourage companies to go public and ease regulation the SEC proposed increasing the threshold that determines if companies qualify as "large accelerated filers". Companies with that status require rigorous reporting and internal control audit requirements. Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/sec-moves-narrow-application-strict-audit-reporting-rules/820767/

A recent Federal survey showed household view of US economy worsening as more than 90% of adults stated inflation as a concern. Over half of households stated that changes in prices compared to last year corroded their financial standing. Do you agree with this outlook? Read more here!

https://www.cfodive.com/news/fed-survey-shows-household-view-economy-worsening-jobs-employment-gdp/820525/

Fed survey shows household view of US economy worsening Before the war with Iran, 8% of adults said their family sometimes or often lacked enough food, the Federal Reserve said, citing survey results.