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This journal is an extension of a crucial platform for... ## Posts - [The Hidden Story of the AI Economy — Who Gets Taxed When No One Does the Work? ](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-story-of-the-ai-economy-who-gets-taxed-when-no-one-does-the-work/): Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of productivity, automation, and workforce transformation. But a less explored—and potentially more consequential—question... - [Shifting Perspective → Counterintuitive Thinking](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/shifting-perspective-%e2%86%92-counterintuitive-thinking/): We often hear buzz phrases like “thinking outside the box” or “strategic thinking” but what does that really mean? It... - [Build a Brand, not a Bio: The Finance Executive's Elevator Pitch](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/build-a-brand-not-a-bio-the-finance-executives-elevator-pitch/): No one will remember your stats. They will not remember the close cycle you compressed, the audit you cleaned up,... - [The Illusion of Control: Cybersecurity, AI and the Risks Beneath the Surface](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-illusion-of-control-cybersecurity-ai-and-the-risks-beneath-the-surface/): SPONSORED BY CYBER RISK OPPORTUNITIES. The conversation around cybersecurity and AI is often dominated by visible threats: ransomware, phishing attacks,... - [The Intelligence Gap: Why More Information Isn't Producing Better Decisions](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-intelligence-gap-why-more-information-isnt-producing-better-decisions/): There is a revolution happening in the financial advisory space and most mid-market executives are either unaware of it, underprepared... - [The Double-Edged AI Shield: Stronger Defenses, Smarter Attacks, Higher Stakes](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-double-edged-ai-shield-stronger-defenses-smarter-attacks-higher-stakes/): Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) has become both one of the most powerful tools in cybersecurity and one of its greatest... - [The Clarity Advantage — The Executive Market Rewards What It Can Quickly Understand](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-clarity-advantage-the-executive-market-rewards-what-it-can-quickly-understand/): Abstract The executive hiring landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. Senior financial leaders are competing in an increasingly... - [Professional Reflection: AI Is the Tool. You Are the Relationship.](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/professional-reflection-ai-is-the-tool-you-are-the-relationship/): Yes, AI is here and here to stay. But human connection has been here longer. And is stronger and just... - [The Illusion of Control: Why Cyber Resilience Begins with Treating Data as a Strategic Asset](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-illusion-of-control-why-cyber-resilience-begins-with-treating-data-as-a-strategic-asset/): Cybersecurity risk is no longer solely an IT issue. It has become a financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risk that... - [Rethinking Cybersecurity Budgets: What Truly Drives Breach Reduction](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/rethinking-cybersecurity-budgets-what-truly-drives-breach-reduction/): Most cybersecurity budgets are built around the wrong question: “Are we secure? ” That question is hard to define and... - [Internal Audit: Driving ROI Through Change Management](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/internal-audit-driving-roi-through-change-management/): Despite making significant investments in transformative initiatives, many companies fail to deliver their projected return on investment. Research shows that... - [Governance: It’s Not About the Acronym—It’s About the Architecture](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/governance-its-not-about-the-acronym-its-about-the-architecture/): I. 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On his second attempt, he wandered through the... - [Letter From the Editor – Spring 2026](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-spring-2026/): The Financial Executives Journal is dedicated to advancing industry thought leadership, elevating career progression, and strengthening professional development. More than an online... - [The AI Landscape, Distilled: Key Updates (April 2026) and What to Do Next](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-landscape-distilled-key-updates-april-2026-and-what-to-do-next/): Last month, I wrote about Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex, and Skill Packs. Angela Liu and I also covered deeper dives... - [Safeguard Your Trust and Reputation on LinkedIn in the Age of AI](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/safeguard-your-trust-and-reputation-on-linkedin-in-the-age-of-ai/): LinkedIn remains a valuable platform for senior finance executives, but it has also become a more sophisticated environment for fraud.... - [The Hidden Cyber Risk in Data Transformation: When Financial Truth Breaks](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-cyber-risk-in-data-transformation-when-financial-truth-breaks/): The Problem Four different spectrums. Four different business models. One shared challenge: data integrity during transformation. I’ve seen this across... - [AI in Finance: Driving Insights, FP&A & Financial Governance](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/ai-in-finance-driving-insights-fpa-financial-governance/): SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. An AI-enabled CFO is a finance leader who transforms intelligence into strategic advantage. They don’t simply rely... - [The AI-Enabled CFO: Governance, Data Integrity, Risk Oversight and Cybersecurity](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-enabled-cfo-governance-data-integrity-risk-oversight-and-cybersecurity/): SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. Artificial intelligence is redefining finance at lightning speed — but with greater intelligence comes greater responsibility. In... - [The AI-Enabled CFO](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-enabled-cfo/): SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. An AI-enabled CFO is a finance leader who transforms intelligence into strategic advantage. They don’t simply rely... - [Claude Cowork and Skill Packs: The Practitioner's Guide to AI-Powered Financial Workflows](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/claude-cowork-and-skill-packs-the-practitioners-guide-to-ai-powered-financial-workflows/): You may think of AI as a chatbot. You type a question, and it gives you an answer. That is... - [I Asked 150 Finance Students What They Want From AI. 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Among these... - [Celebrating Women's History Month at The Financial Executives Networking Group (The FENG)](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/celebrating-womens-history-month-at-the-feng/): The Powerful Connection Between Paying It Forward and Women’s History Month The FENG is proud to recognize accomplished women and... - [The Five Signals CEOs and Boards Are Hiring For Right Now](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-five-signals-ceos-and-boards-are-hiring-for-right-now/): Most CFOs think the hiring process is a technical vetting exercise with a resume attached. By the time you are... - [The Unspoken Grief of Job Loss](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-unspoken-grief-of-job-loss/): Financial executives are trained to stay rational amid disruption. When a role ends, the first response is immediate and numerical:... - [Are We Heading for Another 2008?](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/are-we-heading-for-another-2008/): Finance leaders should be vigilant in seeking to understand where systemic risks are building, and how resilient their organization is... - [Cryptocurrency Explained: Key Developments in 2025 and Outlook for 2026](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/cryptocurrency-explained-key-developments-in-2025-and-outlook-for-2026/): Cryptocurrency Explained: Key Developments in 2025 and Outlook for 2026 An Overview of Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency, often referred to simply as... - [ChatGPT Ads: Google DeepMind CEO Asks the Question Everyone Should Be Asking](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/chatgpt-ads-google-deepmind-ceo-asks-the-question-everyone-should-be-asking/): At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis offered a blunt assessment of OpenAI's... - [The Case for Technical Accountants as Context Engineers](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-case-for-technical-accountants-as-context-engineers/): I’m starting the year a bit behind schedule, and I’ve decided that imperfection is the muscle I’m intentionally building this... - [Beyond the Balance Sheet: A Leader's Guide to Tax & Tariffs](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/beyond-the-balance-sheet-a-leaders-guide-to-tax-tariffs/): Navigating unprecedented economic shifts to find strategic advantage. 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Today,... - [Mastering Startup Fundraising in an AI-First Era](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/mastering-startup-fundraising-in-an-ai-first-era/): A CFO on capital, control, and credibility for today’s technology companies Raising capital has always been a defining moment for... - [Beyond Automation: How the Next Wave of AI Is Redefining Executive Leadership](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/beyond-automation-how-the-next-wave-of-ai-is-redefining-executive-leadership/): Something fundamental is shifting in how humans and machines work together. AI is evolving from a tool that executes instructions... - [The Hidden Accounting Risks Shaping the AI Economy](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-accounting-risks-shaping-the-ai-economy/): This article previews the three largest areas of technical accounting risk in AI. That are already influencing revenue forecasts, product... - [Unleashing the Power of Networking](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/unleashing-the-power-of-networking/): Picture this: a powerful, dynamic platform for senior financial executives, bridging the gap between your career prospects and the meaningful... - [Dear Members, Followers, Contributors, and Sponsors](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/dear-members-followers-contributors-and-sponsors/): During this holiday season, I’d like to pause and reflect on the past year with deep gratitude. I am truly... - [Vital Signs - Healthcare Trends, Challenges and Innovations](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/vital-signs-healthcare-trends-challenges-and-innovations/): In this episode, we discuss America’s most complex systems—our healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. From rising costs and drug pricing to... - [The Communication Risk Every Financial Leader Faces](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-communication-risk-every-financial-leader-faces/): Risk management isn’t just for compliance or regulatory departments. In today’s complex business environment, every CFO wears multiple hats and... - [Do you Really Need a Chief AI Officer—or are you Skipping the Basics Again?](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/do-you-really-need-a-chief-ai-officer-or-are-you-skipping-the-basics-again/): If you have spent any time in the data world, the current surge in hiring Chief AI Officers (CAIOs) might... - [Smarter SPIFs: A Strategic Approach to Sales Incentives ](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/smarter-spifs-a-strategic-approach-to-sales-incentives/): You’re walking through a mall when you see a sign—“Flash Sale! 50% Off for the Next 2 Hours! ” Suddenly,... - [Human in The Loop AI Finance - Why the Robots Still Need Us and Your Org Chart Is About to Flip](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/human-in-the-loop-ai-finance-why-the-robots-still-need-us-and-your-org-chart-is-about-to-flip/): (Note: All client data, figures, and circumstances have been anonymized to protect confidentiality. ) Over the last few years, I’ve... - [The Importance of Organizational and Succession Planning in an AI Driven Landscape](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-importance-of-organizational-and-succession-planning-in-an-ai-driven-landscape/): Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations. As companies strive to leverage AI... - [The Hidden ROI: Why Cybersecurity & IT Support Are Must-Have Investments](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-roi-why-cybersecurity-it-support-are-must-have-investments/): In today's fast-paced business world, technology is the backbone of operations, but it can quickly become a source of immense... - [Real Estate’s Tipping Point — Housing, Mortgage Rates & Fed Policy](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/real-estates-tipping-point-housing-mortgage-rates-fed-policy/): Over the past few decades, the real estate and housing market has experienced significant shifts driven by economic cycles, interest... - [Risk Recalibrated – Aligning Cybersecurity with Business Reality](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/risk-recalibrated-aligning-cybersecurity-with-business-reality/): Today's cybersecurity landscape has reached a critical inflection point. Cyber Risk programs that focus on isolated technical flaws do not... - [Is Risk Really a Bad Word?](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/is-risk-really-a-bad-word/): When I ask leaders to identify risks within their operations, their response ranges from discomfort to defensiveness. There is a... - [Calculated Risk: A Safe, Responsible Guide to AI Adoption for Financial Leaders](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/calculated-risk-a-safe-responsible-guide-to-ai-adoption-for-financial-leaders/): Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic experiment. It is shaping trading, compliance, customer engagement, fraud detection, and the back... - [The Art and Science of Risk Management Decisions](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-art-and-science-of-risk-management-decisions/): Risk is an inherent aspect of life and business. 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Results, after all, were the loudest voice in the... - [Letter From the Editor – Fall 2025](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-fall-2025/): The Financial Executives Networking Group is pleased with the continued success of the Financial Executives Journal, an online publication dedicated to... - [From Compliance to Commitment](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/from-compliance-to-commitment/): Consensus Building is More than a Nice Idea, It’s a Strategic Imperative “Individual commitment to a group effort is what... - [The Future of Finance Operations: Agentic AI and Evolving Service Models](https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-future-of-finance-operations-agentic-ai-and-evolving-service-models/): Financial Operations are entering a new transformative era driven by artificial intelligence and automation. 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But a less explored—and potentially more consequential—question is emerging: What happens to tax systems when economic value shifts away from labor and toward compute power, data centers, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure? 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The conversation around cybersecurity and AI is often dominated by visible threats: ransomware, phishing attacks, data breaches, and the race to deploy more advanced tools. But some of the most significant risks organizations face today are not the ones making headlines.They are the hidden structural weaknesses quietly building beneath the surface of modern enterprises. In this episode, we explore cybersecurity through a lens that is often overlooked: the growing disconnects between where organizations believe risk exists and where exposure is actually building. - Published: 2026-06-24 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-intelligence-gap-why-more-information-isnt-producing-better-decisions/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management - Authors: kdPatrick - Published: 2026-06-16 - Modified: 2026-06-16 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-double-edged-ai-shield-stronger-defenses-smarter-attacks-higher-stakes/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: Agentic Era of AI, AI, AI Agents, API's, Deepfakes, Double- Edged Sword, Encryption, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity - Authors: AlanLester - Published: 2026-06-11 - Modified: 2026-06-11 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-clarity-advantage-the-executive-market-rewards-what-it-can-quickly-understand/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: AI-Assisted Recruiting, Bureau of Labor Statistics, LinkedIn, Rapid Pattern Recognition, Thought Leadership - Authors: AlexBennett - Published: 2026-06-02 - Modified: 2026-06-02 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/professional-reflection-ai-is-the-tool-you-are-the-relationship/ - Categories: Career Growth - Authors: CharlotteLee - Published: 2026-05-19 - Modified: 2026-05-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-illusion-of-control-why-cyber-resilience-begins-with-treating-data-as-a-strategic-asset/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Uncategorized - Tags: "Illusion of Control", AI-Driven Fraud, Cyber Resilience, Data Breach, Form 8-K, KYC, Modern CFO, Morningstar, SEC Disclosure, SOX, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity, Sustainalytics - Authors: Rahul Chachare, SipeiBowman Cybersecurity risk is no longer solely an IT issue. It has become a financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risk that increasingly sits within the CFO’s sphere of responsibility. As organizations accelerate the adoption of AI-powered financial controls, many assume automation inherently strengthens resilience and reduces exposure. In reality, AI layered on top of fragmented, inconsistent, or poorly governed data environments can amplify cyber risk rather than mitigate it. This article explores how modern cyber resilience begins with treating data as a strategic asset rather than a byproduct of operations. It argues that the effectiveness of AI-driven controls, fraud detection, compliance monitoring, and incident response is fundamentally constrained by the quality, accessibility, and governance of the underlying data. When financial and operational data remains siloed across systems, organizations create an “illusion of control” — dashboards and automated outputs that appear sophisticated but may conceal significant vulnerabilities beneath the surface. Ultimately, the article makes the case that organizations do not gain resilience from AI alone. They gain resilience from trusted data foundations that allow AI, financial controls, and cybersecurity frameworks to function effectively together. The central message is clear: the organizations best positioned to manage cyber risk, regulatory pressure, and stakeholder trust are the ones that unify and govern their data before a crisis occurs, not during it. - Published: 2026-05-14 - Modified: 2026-05-14 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/rethinking-cybersecurity-budgets-what-truly-drives-breach-reduction/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: Cyber Incident, HIPAA, Marsh's Cyber Risk Intelligence Center, MFA, MNIST 800-53, Multi-factor Authentication, PCI, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity - Authors: KipBoyle Most cybersecurity budgets are built around the wrong question: “Are we secure?” That question is hard to define and even harder to measure, so it often leads to budgets that become little more than long lists of vendor renewals and compliance-driven line items. A better framing is: “Are we spending on the right things?” In 2025, Marsh’s Cyber Risk Intelligence Center analyzed thousands of organizations’ cyber control implementations and compared them against breach-related cyber claims. They then ranked 12 cybersecurity controls by how strongly each is associated with reduced breach likelihood. The ranking is not what most companies have organized their budgets around. Network hardening came in first. Endpoint detection and response, second. Logging and monitoring, third. Multi-factor authentication (MFA), the control your auditors keep asking about, came in sixth. - Published: 2026-05-11 - Modified: 2026-05-11 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/internal-audit-driving-roi-through-change-management/ - Categories: Audit & Advisory, Corporate Governance - Tags: COBIT, COSO, ERM, Internal Audit, McKinney, OCM, Organizational Change Management, ROI Assurance - Authors: Marisuefasick Despite making significant investments in transformative initiatives, many companies fail to deliver their projected return on investment. Research shows that the primary barrier is not technical in nature, but the absence of effective Organizational Change Management (OCM). This article examines how Internal Audit can play a strategic role in protecting ROI by embedding OCM principles into its project assurance methodology. Rather than focusing solely on traditional compliance, budget, and timeline metrics, Internal Audit can proactively identify people-side risks — such as leadership misalignment, stakeholder resistance, and inadequate adoption — that commonly erode or reduce expected financial benefits. Drawing on a detailed case study from a global telecommunications company, the article demonstrates how Internal Audit applied a new “OCM ROI Assurance” methodology using the LaMarsh Global Managed Change™ framework. This approach enabled the audit team to diagnose root causes of unrealized P&L impact and provide actionable insights that traditional audits typically miss. As more Audit teams begin to use artificial intelligence for routine auditing tasks, freeing up Internal Audit to do more strategic work. By using the extra bandwidth in an intentional, value-added manner by adding Organizational Change Management to their scope, Internal Audit teams can support senior leaders in protecting the return on investment promised in their change initiatives. By shifting the audit lens from “Was the system implemented?” to “Is the organization ready and willing to adopt the change?”, Internal Audit can significantly improve benefit realization and deliver greater value to the organization. - Published: 2026-05-04 - Modified: 2026-05-04 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/governance-its-not-about-the-acronym-its-about-the-architecture/ - Categories: Corporate Governance - Tags: AI, Built to Last, COSO, GRC, Risk Intelligence, Risk Management, Stay Ahead, Stay Connected, Stay Informed - Authors: Dwayne.E.Jorgensen - Published: 2026-04-22 - Modified: 2026-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-silent-failure-point-in-ai-security-governance-that-cant-keep-up/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: AI Initiatives, AI Literacy, AI Readiness, BCG, Gartner, Human in the Loop, IBM, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity - Authors: AnupamSatyasheel AI is transforming cybersecurity — but the approximately 80% failure rate of AI initiatives applies to security deployments as directly as it does to any other. For financial executives, the question is not whether to invest in AI-powered security. It is whether the governance, data, and organizational foundations exist to make that investment work. This article argues that the most dangerous cybersecurity vulnerability in most organizations is not a technical one. It is the governance gap: the absence of the data discipline, policy architecture, and oversight structures that determine whether AI security tools succeed in what they are intended to. - Published: 2026-04-22 - Modified: 2026-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/ai-is-rewriting-cybersecurity-roi-are-you-capturing-the-value/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: AI Platform, Capgemini, Cloud Computing, Cyber Incidents, Data Breach, EBITDA, Expected Loss Reduction, IBM, JP Marian, Mean Time To Detect, Mean Time to Resolve, MTTD, Operational Cost Efficiency, Risk- Adjusted Capital, ROI, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum - Authors: StefanBoehmer In 1982, Michael Fagan scaled the walls of Buckingham Palace - twice. On his second attempt, he wandered through the palace and entered the bedroom of Queen Elizabeth II. Alarms were triggered. Systems were in place. Protocols existed. And yet, they failed. The issue was not the absence of security - it was the illusion of it. Assumptions, human oversight, and fragmented processes created gaps that no system alone could close. More than four decades later, that lesson feels uncomfortably current. The Illusion of Security in a Digital World: Modern enterprises are fortified with cybersecurity tools - firewalls, endpoint protection, identity systems, and increasingly, artificial intelligence (AI). On paper, defenses have never been stronger. In practice, vulnerabilities persist. Consider recent real-world incidents. Marks & Spencer was forced into a prolonged online shutdown following a cyberattack, contributing to a significant decline in profits. In another case, Kido International suffered a ransomware breach exposing sensitive data of thousands of children, with attackers escalating the situation by directly contacting families. These are not isolated “IT issues.” They are operational shutdowns, reputational crises, and financial shocks - unfolding in real time. At the infrastructure level, the illusion extends further. Outages in large-scale cloud environments, including disruptions involving Amazon Web Services, demonstrate that centralization does not eliminate risk - it concentrates it. A single point of failure can ripple across entire industries within minutes. According to Gartner, over 80% of enterprises now rely on fewer than five core cloud or AI providers. While this efficiency brings scale, it also introduces systemic concentration risk. A single outage can temporarily suspend millions of transactions across retail, financial services, and logistics platforms. Security, therefore, can no longer be a departmental objective - it is a core resilience driver that directly affects operational continuity and earnings capacity. - Published: 2026-04-22 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-spring-2026/ - Categories: The FENG, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: AI Adoption, AI Enabled CFO, CyberSecurity, Double- Edged Sword, Food for Thought, The Financial Executives Edge, The Financial Executives Journal, Thought Leadership - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2026-04-22 - Modified: 2026-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-landscape-distilled-key-updates-april-2026-and-what-to-do-next/ - Categories: Technology - Tags: Anthropic, ChatGPT, Claude Cowork, Gemini 3.1, Google Docs, Microsoft, Open AI, Opus 4.6 - Authors: DevonCoombs Last month, I wrote about Claude Cowork, OpenAI Codex, and Skill Packs. Angela Liu and I also covered deeper dives of this on the Gaapsavvy podcast (Claude & Antigravity). My intent for those articles and podcasts was to show you the potential impact of one tool, used well, along with how to begin implementing those tools for your teams. I take a different approach in this article, where I will cover the breadth of all of the key AI updates that impact applied business use-cases, while stressing the urgency to begin to understand these updates and utilize these tools. The AI landscape has shifted more in the past two weeks than in the previous two months, and this exponential trend does not have any indicators of slowing down, especially for applied business use cases. If you are a finance or business leader trying to figure out where to place your bets, you need a clear picture of what has actually changed and what it means for the way your teams work. The biggest headline is that Anthropic has confirmed Claude Mythos, a new model so capable that the company chose to restrict its release and partner with Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and others on a defensive security initiative called Project Glasswing. Meanwhile, OpenAI closed the largest venture round in history, Google released a free AI design platform and a new family of open-source models, and the open-source frontier advanced to the point where a Chinese lab’s free model now outperforms last month’s best proprietary offerings on coding benchmarks. - Published: 2026-04-22 - Modified: 2026-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/safeguard-your-trust-and-reputation-on-linkedin-in-the-age-of-ai/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: AI, CLEAR, Google Alert, LinkedIn, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity, Two-Factor Authentication - Authors: judihays LinkedIn remains a valuable platform for senior finance executives, but it has also become a more sophisticated environment for fraud. AI has made fake profiles, impersonation, and fraudulent outreach more polished, more credible on the surface, and harder to detect at first glance. This article explains the four layers of LinkedIn risk: fabricated identities, deceptive connection requests, inbox-based relationship building, and attempts to turn trust into action through malicious links, file shares, or credential capture. It shows how these tactics often build in sequence, making early judgment especially important. It also outlines practical steps executives can take to protect themselves, including verifying their identity, enabling two-factor authentication, reviewing privacy settings, monitoring for misuse of their name and image, and applying greater scrutiny to incoming requests. The central message is that LinkedIn is still an important platform for credibility, visibility, and opportunity. But senior leaders now need to approach it with the same judgment, scrutiny, and risk awareness they would bring to any other business environment. - Published: 2026-04-15 - Modified: 2026-05-11 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-cyber-risk-in-data-transformation-when-financial-truth-breaks/ - Categories: Cybersecurity - Tags: Data Transformation, IPO Readiness, M&A, PE Backed Portfolio Companies, Pre-IPO, SaaS, Spotlight: AI & Cybersecurity - Authors: GiridharKiranSharma - Published: 2026-04-07 - Modified: 2026-04-29 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/ai-in-finance-driving-insights-fpa-financial-governance/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Podcast - Tags: AI, AI Adoption, Sponsored, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: DevonCoombs, AngelaLiu, Lynn Gargano SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. An AI-enabled CFO is a finance leader who transforms intelligence into strategic advantage. They don’t simply rely on automation; they redesign the finance function around predictive insight, real-time visibility, and intelligent data-driven decisions. They embed AI into forecasting, capital allocation, risk management, and performance analysis, turning insight into foresight. - Published: 2026-04-02 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-enabled-cfo-governance-data-integrity-risk-oversight-and-cybersecurity/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Podcast - Tags: AI, AI Adoption, Sponsored, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: Shane Reid, Johnhetherington, Lynn Gargano SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. Artificial intelligence is redefining finance at lightning speed — but with greater intelligence comes greater responsibility. In this episode, we explore the critical role of the CFO in ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, securely, and strategically. As finance becomes more predictive and automated, governance, data integrity, cybersecurity, and risk oversight move to the center of financial leadership. We explore several fundamental questions surrounding the use of AI in finance, including: Who is accountable for decisions made by AI-driven systems? How can finance leaders ensure the integrity and reliability of data used in predictive models? What data security and cybersecurity challenges are emerging as AI becomes increasingly embedded within financial systems? - Published: 2026-03-31 - Modified: 2026-04-29 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-enabled-cfo/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Podcast - Tags: AI, AI Adoption, Sponsored, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: neilsahota, JulianneAverill, Lynn Gargano SPONSORED BY AIDENTIFIED. An AI-enabled CFO is a finance leader who transforms intelligence into strategic advantage. They don’t simply rely on automation; they redesign the finance function around predictive insight, real-time visibility, and intelligent data-driven decisions. They embed AI into forecasting, capital allocation, risk management, and performance analysis, turning insight into foresight. - Published: 2026-03-31 - Modified: 2026-03-31 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/claude-cowork-and-skill-packs-the-practitioners-guide-to-ai-powered-financial-workflows/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: AI, AI Powered, Anthropic, BI Platforms, CFOs, Chatbot, Claude, Claude Cowork, Excel Plugin, Opus 4.6, Sox Testing, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: DevonCoombs - Published: 2026-03-16 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/i-asked-150-finance-students-what-they-want-from-ai-they-rejected-all-of-it/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: Agent AI, AI, Chatbot, Claude, Gemini, Google DeepMind, Human in the Loop, Supabase, The 10 Laws of Finance, The Tech Stack, Vercel - Authors: DevonCoombs If you log onto LinkedIn right now, you'll see dozens of posts promising that “AI can build an entire app for you in 5 minutes.” They aren't lying. AI can build an app in 5 minutes. But that is exactly the problem. We have entered an era where writing code is no longer a competitive advantage. When the barrier to creating software drops to zero, the market instantly floods with millions of generic, easily replicable toys. In an economy where attention is the absolute scarcest resource, building “just another app” is a guaranteed path to obscurity. The fatal mistake most founders make right now is starting with the tool instead of the problem. They rush to build conversational chatbots or AI video avatars simply because the technology is novel, hoping users will show up for the gimmick. But novelty fades fast. What persists is utility: solving a genuine, validated problem better than the alternatives. - Published: 2026-03-13 - Modified: 2026-03-13 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/celebrating-the-women-who-contribute-to-the-financial-executives-journal-fej/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: Thought Leadership, Womens History Month - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2026-03-12 - Modified: 2026-03-25 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/celebrating-womens-history-month-at-the-feng/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: Empowerment, Womens History Month - Authors: Matt Bud, Chairman, The FENG - Published: 2026-03-10 - Modified: 2026-03-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-five-signals-ceos-and-boards-are-hiring-for-right-now/ - Categories: Professional Development - Tags: Board of Directors, Hiring Practices, Job Search - Authors: adrianacowdin Most CFOs think the hiring process is a technical vetting exercise with a resume attached. By the time you are in the Final Four for a C‑suite role, nobody in that room is worried about whether you can close the books or read a cash flow statement. They’re asking a different set of questions: Do I trust you? Do you change the temperature in the room in the right direction? Will I still want to be in business with you three crises from now? What CEOs and Boards Are Really Buying Search firms and boards primarily agree on a reality most candidates miss: roughly three-quarters of selection decisions hinge on executive presence and perceived fit, not technical ability. When a C‑level hire flames out in the first year, 85–89% of the time the root cause is cultural misfit, not lack of competence. That’s as true for CFOs in Fortune 500s as it is for finance leaders in PE-backed mid‑market companies. - Published: 2026-03-10 - Modified: 2026-03-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-unspoken-grief-of-job-loss/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: Job Loss, Job Search - Authors: Michael Bud, ecoplan - Published: 2026-03-03 - Modified: 2026-03-03 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/are-we-heading-for-another-2008/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management - Tags: CDO, Exposure to Interest Rates, Global Financial Crisis (GFC), Housing Bubble, Inflation, Inflationary Pressure, MBS, Persistent Inflation, Private Credit, Risk Management - Authors: AlanLester Finance leaders should be vigilant in seeking to understand where systemic risks are building, and how resilient their organization is in navigating volatile markets. Should we be concerned about current events? There are several pressing financial issues facing our society today that parallel some of the conditions leading up to the 2008 financial crash. Before drawing direct comparisons, it is important to outline the current challenges. - Published: 2026-02-26 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/cryptocurrency-explained-key-developments-in-2025-and-outlook-for-2026/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management, Technology - Tags: Bitcoin, Blockchain, cryptocurrency, Decentralized Finance, DeFi, Digital Currencies, Stablecoins - Authors: AlanLester Cryptocurrency Explained: Key Developments in 2025 and Outlook for 2026 An Overview of Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency, often referred to simply as "crypto," is a form of digital or virtual money that uses cryptography for security. Cryptocurrency was created to serve as an alternative to the dollar Unlike traditional currencies such as the U.S. dollar or euro, cryptocurrencies are decentralized and typically operate on technology known as blockchain—a distributed ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. The first and most well-known cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, which was introduced in 2009. Since then, thousands of alternative cryptocurrencies, commonly called "altcoins," have emerged, each with unique features and uses. Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that rely on an encrypted network to execute, verify, and record transactions. Cryptocurrencies do not need a central authority like a bank or government because they rely on decentralized technology, cryptographic security, and consensus mechanisms to enable secure, transparent, and direct peer-to-peer transactions. This is possible due to several key technological and structural features unique to cryptocurrencies. The Mechanics of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency 1. Decentralized Ledger: The Blockchain At the core of most cryptocurrencies is a technology called the blockchain. A blockchain is a decentralized, public ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers (nodes). Each participant in the network has a copy of this ledger, which ensures transparency and trust among users. Because the ledger is decentralized, no single entity controls it, and all users can verify transactions independently. 2. Cryptographic Security Cryptocurrencies use advanced cryptography to secure transactions. Each transaction is verified and encrypted, making it secure and transparent. Digital signatures and cryptographic hashes ensure that only the rightful owner of the cryptocurrency can initiate a transaction, and that the transaction cannot be altered once it is recorded on the blockchain. 3. Consensus Mechanisms Instead of relying on a central authority to validate transactions, cryptocurrencies use consensus mechanisms such as Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS). These mechanisms allow network participants (miners or validators) to agree on the validity of transactions and add them to the blockchain. This decentralized agreement process eliminates the need for a central intermediary. 4. Automatic Transaction Verification In traditional financial systems, banks and governments act as intermediaries to verify and process transactions. In contrast, cryptocurrencies use automated protocols and network consensus to verify transactions. This automation reduces the need for manual oversight and enables faster, more efficient peer-to-peer transfers. 5. Global Accessibility Because cryptocurrencies operate on a decentralized network, anyone with internet access can participate without needing approval from a central authority. This openness allows for direct transactions between individuals anywhere in the world, making the system more inclusive and borderless. Key Features of Blockchain Technology • Decentralization: Blockchains are typically maintained by a network of computers (called nodes) rather than a single central authority. • Transparency: All transactions recorded on a public blockchain are visible to anyone with access, making it easy to verify and audit records. • Security: Every block is secured with cryptographic links to the previous one, which means modifying any record would require changing every following block—making tampering exceedingly difficult. • Immutability: Once information is recorded on a blockchain, it cannot be easily changed or deleted. Common Uses of Blockchain Blockchains are best known as the technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but they have many other uses. These include secure digital payments, supply chain tracking, voting systems, digital identity management, and smart contracts. Cryptocurrency as a type of money? Although cryptocurrency is defined as a form of “digital currency”—implying it’s a kind of money—most businesses and consumers have not adopted it as a common medium of exchange. In other words, most stores will not accept crypto as a form of payment. Bitcoin may be an exception, as some businesses have accepted it as payment for goods and services. So, if crypto isn’t a common form of money, why do people buy it? It’s an alternative asset class. Although some crypto investors are hopeful that cryptocurrencies might someday be adopted as a form of money, most see crypto as an alternative asset that can appreciate in value. These assets typically have different risk and return profiles compared to conventional investments, and they often serve as diversification tools in an investment portfolio. What are the risks of investing in crypto? Here are a few of the more common risks in cryptocurrency investment: • Volatility risk. Crypto prices frequently exhibit extreme swings during certain economic or market conditions. • Liquidity risk. Some cryptocurrencies trade with light volume, and thus can be easily manipulated by buyers with large capital resources or sellers who have a large stake in a given currency. • Cybersecurity risk. Your crypto can be stolen if a bad actor has access to your crypto wallet’s private key. • Overnight risk. Because crypto trades 24/7, your holdings are subject to adverse fluctuations overnight. • Vanishing risk. There are factors that have caused certain crypto coins to vanish; these instances are rare and unique to particular coins. Although the original idea behind cryptocurrency was to create an alternative monetary asset, many investors purchase cryptocurrency not as money, but as an alternative asset or a way to invest in its underlying blockchain technology. Crypto is an emerging field, not unlike the technology sector in the 1990s. There are plenty of brilliant ideas in the crypto world, but not every blockchain innovation will find its way to mainstream use. So, if you’re planning on investing in cryptocurrencies, proceed with a healthy dose of caution. What Is Bitcoin Talk? Bitcoin Talk is an online forum dedicated to discussions about Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technology. Launched by Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, in 2009, it has grown into one of the largest and most influential communities for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, developers, investors, and newcomers. Purpose and Features • Information Sharing: Members ask questions, share news, and discuss technical developments related to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. • Marketplace: The forum includes sections for trading, buying, and selling digital assets and related services. • Project Announcements: Many new cryptocurrency projects and tokens are introduced to the public on Bitcoin Talk, making it a significant platform for the crypto community. • Technical Support: Users can seek help with wallet issues, mining, and other technical topics. Community and Impact Bitcoin Talk has played a crucial role in the history and development of the cryptocurrency industry. It’s a place where early adopters met, famous projects were launched, and important ideas were debated. The forum remains active today, serving as a valuable resource for both beginners and experts in the field. Cryptocurrency Key Developments in 2025 Throughout 2025, the cryptocurrency market has continued to evolve, reflecting both resilience and adaptability in the face of global economic fluctuations. Major cryptocurrencies have seen periods of volatility, influenced by regulatory developments, technological advancements, and shifts in investor sentiment. In 2025, the crypto market has experienced several key trends: • Increased Institutional Adoption: More financial institutions have integrated cryptocurrency solutions, offering new investment products and custodial services. • Regulatory Developments: Governments worldwide have advanced regulatory frameworks, aiming to balance innovation with consumer protection. This has led to clearer taxation rules and anti-money laundering measures. • Technological Progress: The adoption of layer-2 solutions and scaling technologies on major blockchains has improved transaction speeds and reduced costs. • Decentralized Finance (DeFi) Growth: DeFi platforms have expanded, offering more diverse products and attracting both retail and institutional users. • Stablecoins and CBDCs: Stablecoins have continued to gain traction as reliable mediums of exchange, while several countries have piloted or launched central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Challenges Faced Despite positive developments, 2025 has also brought challenges: • Market volatility and occasional price corrections. • Security concerns, including high-profile exchange breaches and scams. • Ongoing regulatory uncertainty in some regions, leading to market hesitancy. Outlook for 2026 Looking ahead, analysts anticipate noteworthy trends that could shape the cryptocurrency landscape in 2026: • Continued Mainstream Integration: Cryptocurrencies are expected to become more deeply embedded in traditional finance, with increasing support from banks and payment processors. • Regulatory Clarity: Building on progress made in 2025, 2026 may bring more uniform global standards, enhance investor confidence and foster innovation. • Advances in Blockchain Technology: Ongoing improvements are expected to boost scalability, interoperability, and privacy, making crypto networks more efficient and user-friendly. • Growth of Web3 and Decentralized Applications: Expansion of decentralized platforms may introduce new business models, particularly in gaming, social media, and digital identity. Focus on Sustainability: Environmental concerns may drive adoption of energy-efficient consensus mechanisms and green initiatives. Conclusion In summary, 2025 has marked a period of growth and maturation for the cryptocurrency sector, highlighted by broader adoption and regulatory progress. The outlook for 2026 is cautiously optimistic, with expectations of greater integration into mainstream finance, continued technological advancements, and increased emphasis on sustainability. Nevertheless, investors and industry participants should remain vigilant regarding ongoing risks and the rapidly evolving nature of the market. - Published: 2026-02-11 - Modified: 2026-02-11 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/chatgpt-ads-google-deepmind-ceo-asks-the-question-everyone-should-be-asking/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: AI Visibility, ChatGPT, DeepMinds, Google, OpenAI, Super Bowl, World Economic Forum - Authors: MarkMcNeece365i At the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis offered a blunt assessment of OpenAI's decision to put ads in ChatGPT: "I'm a little bit surprised they've moved so early into that." But it was his follow-up question that should make every business owner think: "You want to have trust in your assistant, so how does that work?" This is not a competitive swipe from a rival AI company. Hassabis is identifying something fundamental about how AI assistants work, and what happens when commercial interests enter the equation. - Published: 2026-02-10 - Modified: 2026-02-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-case-for-technical-accountants-as-context-engineers/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation - Tags: AI Models, ASC 606, ChatGPT, Claude, Contect Rot, Context Engineering, Gemini, LMMs, Saas Revenue, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: AngelaLiu I’m starting the year a bit behind schedule, and I’ve decided that imperfection is the muscle I’m intentionally building this year. In hindsight, the delay helped. It gave me time to pause and reflect—a prompt I use often, both for myself and for AI. That pause created space to think about what actually makes us effective as subject matter experts. It isn’t just knowing the rules. It’s the curation of context. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by AI—by the tools, the hype, the pressure to “keep up”—I want to offer a different frame: You already have the most important skill. You’ve been doing it for years. Let me show you what I mean. - Published: 2026-02-09 - Modified: 2026-02-09 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/beyond-the-balance-sheet-a-leaders-guide-to-tax-tariffs/ - Categories: Tax - Tags: One Big Beautiful Bill, Supply Chain Optimization, Tariff, Tax Incentives - Authors: AdamJohnson, davidZaiken - Published: 2026-01-20 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/human-driven-ai-integration-why-cfos-must-collaborate-with-ctos-and-chros/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: Accenture, AI Augmentation, AI Decision-Making, BCG, Boston Consulting Group, CFO, CHRO, CTO, Deloitte, FP&A, KPIs, McKinsey, OpenAI, ROI, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling, World Economic Forum - Authors: DanaGower.mbaccp While AI adoption is widespread among organizations, approximately 74% have yet to achieve tangible value from their investments, according to research from Boston Consulting Group and Accenture. This article examines why AI initiatives often fail not due to inadequate technology, but because organizations underestimate the complexity of integrating AI into workflows and human capability. Through analysis of 2025-2026 case studies from OpenAI, McKinsey, BCG, Deloitte, and Forrester Research, we demonstrate that successful AI adoption requires deliberate coordination among CFOs, CTOs, and CHROs. High-performing finance teams achieve 20%+ ROI by treating AI as a strategic priority, investing in people, ensuring strong executive oversight, and rolling it out in phases after training is completed. - Published: 2026-01-16 - Modified: 2026-03-16 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-winter-2026/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: Career in the Age of AI, Future-Proof Leadership, human - AI Collaboration, Talent Transformation - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2026-01-15 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/your-greatest-asset-turning-generative-ai-into-a-strategic-finance-partner/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Financial Strategies & Management, Technology - Tags: AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Deloitte, KPMG, Perplexity, QA Editor, SOC2 Compliance, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: RayZaso Use AI to amplify your expertise, accelerate decisions, and strengthen your leadership impact. As financial leaders, we’re often seen as the guardians of certainty in a world of constant change. We’re expected to provide clear, data-driven answers that guide the business forward. Yet, the conversation around Artificial Intelligence often feels like the opposite of certainty. It’s a swirl of hype, anxiety, and vague promises that can leave even the most seasoned executive wondering what’s real and what matters. After more than 40 years in technology consulting, working at KPMG, BearingPoint, and Deloitte, I’ve seen countless technology cycles come and go. What I see now with AI is different. This isn't just another software upgrade; it’s a fundamental shift in how we can approach our work. AI is poised to become your greatest asset, a collaborator that can elevate the execution of everything you do. The crucial point isn't about AI replacing financial expertise—it's about amplifying it. This article is about how you, as a finance leader, can harness AI responsibly. We'll move past the abstract and into the practical, exploring how to make AI a trusted partner for analysis, strategy, and decision-making. My goal is to give you a clear framework for turning this powerful technology into a tangible advantage. - Published: 2026-01-15 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/generative-ai-for-corporate-tax-uk-use-cases-and-risks/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Tax, Technology - Tags: Deloitte, Generative AI, Harvard Business School, HMRC, IBM, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling, Thomson Reuters, UK Compliance - Authors: Williamgilmurray1 Generative AI is reshaping tax work, not by changing the math, but by changing the speed of reading, drafting, and explaining. Tax is document heavy. Much of the job is interpreting guidance, drafting memos, answering stakeholders, and producing defensible narratives for audit and governance. Generative AI reduces the cost of that work, while raising the importance of review. By the end of reading this article, you will understand what generative AI is in plain terms, how tax and accounting organisations are using it today, where it fits into everyday tax workflows, and what risks matter most in a function where accuracy, confidentiality, and defensibility are non-negotiable. - Published: 2026-01-15 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/ai-upskilling-isnt-optional-how-linkedins-algorithm-reflects-your-expertise/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Career Growth, Technology - Tags: 360Brew Algorithm, AI Powered, Business Premium, Career Premium, LinkedIn, LinkedIn's Algorithm, M&A, Sales Navigator, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling, Who Viewed Your Profile - Authors: judihays LinkedIn was originally designed as an online resume, a place for job seekers and employers to find one another. Today, it plays a central role in how senior financial executives are discovered for leadership opportunities. As the platform has evolved, so have the signals it uses to determine professional relevance and visibility. For executives considering board service, advisory roles, consulting, or their next career chapter, LinkedIn is often the first-place decision makers look. With the introduction of LinkedIn’s AI driven 360Brew algorithm, the platform has shifted from a job search database to a trust-based search engine. Visibility is no longer driven by keyword stuffing or frequent posting. Instead, LinkedIn evaluates clarity, consistency, and demonstrated expertise across a professional’s profile and activity over time. The article explains what this shift means for senior finance leaders and why an outdated or misaligned profile can quietly limit visibility for roles that are rarely posted. It outlines how executives can align their LinkedIn presence with what they want to be known for today and where they want to go next, and it closes with four practical actions that can be taken immediately to improve credibility, discoverability, and opportunity alignment in 2026 and beyond. - Published: 2026-01-14 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/mastering-startup-fundraising-in-an-ai-first-era/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI-Washing, Intel, Long-term Value Creation, Napkin Sketch, NVIDIA, semiconductor, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: MarkSue - Published: 2026-01-14 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/beyond-automation-how-the-next-wave-of-ai-is-redefining-executive-leadership/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, Gen AI, human - AI Collaboration, Large Language Model, LLM, Quantum Computing, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling - Authors: JulianneAverill Something fundamental is shifting in how humans and machines work together. AI is evolving from a tool that executes instructions to a creative partner that can reason, simulate, and imagine alongside us. Collaborative AI systems enable a new kind of partnership: one where human vision, judgment, and creativity combine with machine capabilities to achieve what neither could alone. This shift creates new possibilities for business strategy, talent strategies, and organizational capabilities. The leaders who will thrive aren't those who adopt the most AI tools, but those who learn to think alongside AI in ways that unlock new possibilities. This article explores what human-AI partnership looks like in practice, offers guidance for getting started, and offers a framework for developing the collaborative capabilities that will define leadership in this new era. - Published: 2026-01-14 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-accounting-risks-shaping-the-ai-economy/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI Lab, ASC 321, ASC 606, ASC 810, Chip Manufacturers, Fair Market Value, Gap, hyperscaler, PCAOB, SaaS, Spotlight: AI & Upskilling, VIE, What if - Authors: DevonCoombs - Published: 2026-01-01 - Modified: 2026-02-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/unleashing-the-power-of-networking/ - Categories: The FENG - Authors: Matt Bud, Chairman, The FENG - Published: 2025-12-29 - Modified: 2025-12-29 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/dear-members-followers-contributors-and-sponsors/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: FEJ, Holiday Greetings, The Financial Executives Journal, The Financial Executives Networking Group - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-12-09 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/vital-signs-healthcare-trends-challenges-and-innovations/ - Categories: Podcast, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: Healthcare, Pharmaceutical - Authors: Lynn Gargano, AndrewSilverman, DrShealynnBuck, TedPizzo, MattHenrikssonBloomberg - Published: 2025-11-20 - Modified: 2025-11-20 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-communication-risk-every-financial-leader-faces/ - Categories: Professional Development, Risk Management - Tags: Leadership, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening - Authors: Peggy Bud Risk management isn’t just for compliance or regulatory departments. In today’s complex business environment, every CFO wears multiple hats and must navigate a landscape filled with financial, strategic, operational, technological, and reputational risks. Communication ~ what is said, how it’s said, and how it’s supported ~ can either mitigate or magnify those risks. Powerful vs. Provable: What’s the Real Risk? When you speak, are your statements powerful or provable? In the highly regulated world of special education, I learned early in my career that every decision had to be defensible and documented. Each student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) was a binding legal commitment. One ‘misstatement’ could trigger litigation, so promises had to be evidence-based, not aspirational. That experience taught me a lesson that applies far beyond education: lasting trust is built on transparency and proof, not persuasion. - Published: 2025-11-05 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/do-you-really-need-a-chief-ai-officer-or-are-you-skipping-the-basics-again/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, Business Alignment, CAIO, Capability Stack, CDO, Data Management, Metadata, Proof of Concept - Authors: JuliaBardmesser - Published: 2025-11-05 - Modified: 2025-11-05 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/smarter-spifs-a-strategic-approach-to-sales-incentives/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management - Tags: B2B Sales, Credit Card, Performance Floor, Proceed with Caution, Sales Incentives, Sales Performance Incentives, SPIFs - Authors: jasonkofmanllc, leoroxx - Published: 2025-10-30 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/human-in-the-loop-ai-finance-why-the-robots-still-need-us-and-your-org-chart-is-about-to-flip/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, Amazon, Best-in-Class, ChatGPT, Claude, Deloitte, Excel Wizardry, Gemini, Human in the Loop, LLM Models, Open AI, RAG, Retrieval Augmented Generation, SaaS, SQL, ZDR, Zero-Data Retention - Authors: DevonCoombs - Published: 2025-10-27 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-importance-of-organizational-and-succession-planning-in-an-ai-driven-landscape/ - Categories: Risk Management, Technology - Tags: AI, Business Continuity, Change Management, Disney, Knowledge Transfer, Organizational Structure, Resource Allocation, Risk Mitigation, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening, Succession Planning, Talent Pipeline, Tesla, Workforce Planning - Authors: AlanLester Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries, creating new opportunities and challenges for organizations. As companies strive to leverage AI technologies for competitive advantage, the importance of organizational and succession planning has become increasingly apparent. These strategic processes ensure that organizations are prepared to adapt, grow, and thrive in an AI-driven landscape. To maximize the benefits of AI, organizations should integrate organizational and succession planning into their overall AI strategy. - Published: 2025-10-27 - Modified: 2025-10-27 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-hidden-roi-why-cybersecurity-it-support-are-must-have-investments/ - Categories: Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Technology - Tags: AI, CyberSecurity, End-to-End System Management, Fixed Monthly Fees, Incident Response Plan, Multi-layer Security, Outsourcing IT, Predictive Analysis, Risk Assessment, Secure Access, Security Software, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening, Zero Trust Approach - Authors: AnthonyGonzalezSolvera In today's fast-paced business world, technology is the backbone of operations, but it can quickly become a source of immense stress and inefficiency when it falters. For financial executives, the conversation often centers on cost versus value. When it comes to Cybersecurity and IT support, I'm here to tell you that these services are not merely a cost of doing business—they are a critical, high-return investment in your company’s future growth and stability. For financial leaders, the most immediate and compelling argument for a managed IT partnership is the bottom line. Hiring an external technology team is approximately 40% less expensive than developing and managing an internal IT department. Beyond the direct savings on salary, benefits, and infrastructure, the cost-effectiveness comes from minimizing disruptive and costly tech issues. - Published: 2025-10-14 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/real-estates-tipping-point-housing-mortgage-rates-fed-policy/ - Categories: Podcast, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: Affordability, Covid 19, Covid-19 Pandemic, Economic cycles, Fed Policy, Financial Crisis, Homebuyer, Homeowner, Inflation, Interest Rates, Mortgage Rates, Real Estate, US Housing Market - Authors: Erica Adelberg, areading, Lynn Gargano, AndrewSilverman - Published: 2025-10-01 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/risk-recalibrated-aligning-cybersecurity-with-business-reality/ - Categories: Risk Management - Tags: CyberSecurity, Emerging Technology, GLBA, HIPAA, Innovation Sandbox, ISO Risk Management Standard, NIST Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite, ROI, SOX, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening, Threat-Intel Integration, Unified Taxonomy - Authors: KayneMcGladreyAuthor Today's cybersecurity landscape has reached a critical inflection point. Cyber Risk programs that focus on isolated technical flaws do not adequately protect businesses against today’s complex threats. Treating cyber threats as business risks—measured by impact on revenue, regulatory exposure, and operational continuity—creates a decision framework that executives can act on. This shift moves security from a compliance checkbox to a strategic lever that influences budget allocation and risk appetite. Technical flaws such as an unpatched server or missing multi‑factor authentication are temporary conditions, not risks. They become risks only when they can cause measurable business harm, like delayed payments, fines, or brand damage. Prioritizing impact over likelihood forces teams to address scenarios that could cripple core processes, rather than chasing every low‑severity alert. Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), should replace technical jargon with business language: “Our accounts‑payable system faces a high risk of disruption that could delay vendor payments and erode supplier trust,” instead of “There was a critical ERP CVE detected with a CVSS Score of 5.2” This translation shifts the focus and lets leaders weigh cyber risk alongside market expansion, capital projects, and talent acquisition and enables faster decision-making without unnecessary cognitive overload. - Published: 2025-10-01 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/is-risk-really-a-bad-word/ - Categories: Risk Management - Tags: CFO, Firefighting Mindset, Forward-Thinking Leadership, Risk Assessment, Risk Principles, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening - Authors: ValerieNielsenRisk - Published: 2025-10-01 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/calculated-risk-a-safe-responsible-guide-to-ai-adoption-for-financial-leaders/ - Categories: Risk Management, Technology - Tags: AI Adoption, Calculated Risk, Enterprise Risk, GLBA, OCC, SEC, SOC2 Compliance, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening - Authors: JulianaSpoffordGeneral - Published: 2025-09-25 - Modified: 2025-09-28 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-art-and-science-of-risk-management-decisions/ - Categories: Risk Management - Tags: AI, Climate Change, Cybersecurity threats, Digital Transformation, Economic Instability, Inflation, Interest Rate Change, Operational Risk, Paralysis by Analysis, Recession, Risk Assessment, Risk Management, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening, Supply Chains, Tariffs, Technological Disruption, Trade Wars - Authors: AlanLester Risk is an inherent aspect of life and business. The ability to make effective risk decisions defines the difference between stagnation and progress, success and failure. But what exactly does “risk decision” mean, and how can these choices be approached with both diligence and flexibility? Risk is an inevitable companion to every endeavor—from launching a new product and investing in global markets to managing personal finances and leading a community project. The challenge is to understand risk, mitigate it, and harness it for potential gain. This is the heart of risk management, a discipline as ancient as trade itself, yet evolving in our complex, interconnected world. - Published: 2025-09-25 - Modified: 2025-10-01 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/qatt-the-cornerstone-of-trust/ - Categories: Risk Management - Tags: AML, CyberSecurity, Digital Transformation, End-to-End Testing, FSB, Global Standard, KYC, Leveraging AI, Operational Risk, QATT, Quality Assurance and Transaction Testing, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Risk Mitigation, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening - Authors: Kingland Transaction Validation Testing, Transaction Process Validation, Regulatory Reporting Testing, Regulatory Transaction Testing, Operations Quality Control, and Operations Risk Testing are all different names for the same process that occurs across various banks worldwide. For the purposes of this paper, we will refer to it as QATT, or Quality Assurance Transaction Testing, as a representative term for the numerous titles used in practice. While the terminology may differ, the challenges remain consistent. Regardless of the name, all of these processes address a fundamental issue that banks must confront: ensuring the quality and validation of the data used to capture customer information, monitor activities such as fund movements, lending, and trading. Ultimately, this information is used in regulatory filings and other financial disclosures. The accuracy and validation of this data are governed by a multitude of regulations worldwide, including BCBS 239 Principle 6, AML/KYC regulations from FATF, FinCen, the EBA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the EU's 4th and 5th AML Directives, FATF 11, SOX 404, Gramm-Leach-Bliley, EBA/GL/2019/04, Fed SR 20-24, the Bank of England Operational Resilience Framework, and ISO 20022, among others. Given the extensive regulations surrounding the QATT process, the volume of data expected by regulators, and the scrutiny applied to that data, the time is ripe for banks to reimagine and thoroughly evaluate opportunities for process improvement. - Published: 2025-09-05 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/why-womens-wealth-is-the-economys-next-big-story/ - Categories: Podcast, The Financial Executives Edge, Trends & Analysis - Tags: Financial Decision-Making, Financial Wellness, Wealth Management Landscape, Wealth Management Models, Women and Financial Wellness - Authors: DANCAVANAUGH, breannedougherty, morgannewman, AndrewSilverman, Lynn Gargano For decades, wealth conversations have largely overlooked women — but that’s changing. Women are not only earning and inheriting more wealth than ever before, but they’re also shaping how wealth is built, invested, and used. From entrepreneurs and investors to mothers and philanthropists, women are driving a new financial narrative — one rooted in values, long-term security, and community impact. - Published: 2025-08-30 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/why-soc-2-compliance-is-critical-in-the-age-of-ai/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI Adoption, AICPA, Core Governance Structure, Enterprise Risk, Generative AI, GLBA, Risk Assessment, SOC 2, The Age of AI, Third-Party AI Tools - Authors: JulianaSpoffordGeneral - Published: 2025-08-12 - Modified: 2025-10-17 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/authenticity-in-a-digital-world-whats-your-story/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: AI, Authenticity in a Digital World, Business Development, Business Proposal, CFO, Digital Platform, Key Note Speaker, LinkedIn, LinkedIn profile, Lynn Gargano, MyVideoStory, Newsletter, Social Media, Testimonials, What's in it for me, Zoom - Authors: Lynn Gargano In today’s digital world, technology has revolutionized the way we communicate, interact, and visualize information. With the rise of AI, social media, and digital platforms, much of our personal connections and interactions have shifted away from face-to-face engagement and become more automated, streamlined, and often less personal. Social media platforms, for example, prioritize quick exchanges, such as likes, comments, and shares, often reducing emotions and thoughts into easily digestible bits of information. The challenge becomes how to embrace the advantages of digital tools—speed, accessibility, and convenience—while still finding ways to keep things human and authentic and retain some sense of personal connection and individuality. - Published: 2025-08-04 - Modified: 2025-08-05 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/gamification-as-a-strategic-lever-driving-kpi-impact-through-engagement/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst - Tags: Call to Action, Customer-Facing Platforms, Free Cash Flow (FCF), Gallop, Gamification, Gartner, Gen Z, KPIs, Mental Coffee Break, Millennials, Starbucks Rewards - Authors: MaryJ.Rose What if your next earnings call success started with a leaderboard? You know, the kind of visual graphic that ranks progress, sparks friendly competition, and keeps people coming back for more. What if similar mechanics that drive engagement in games could also drive the KPIs that matter most to business? Recently, the CEO of one of our customers was on an earnings call getting push back from investors on Free Cash Flow (FCF) which had dropped to about 50% coming out of their first big challenge with a major post-acquisition corporate integration. For a company that focuses on R&D, it was critical to be able to reinvest in their business and also in their people who create their ‘next best innovations’. With Wall Street watching closely, the CEO set an ambitious goal to increase free cash flow conversion from 50% to 80% in 3 years. Let’s take a look at the effect of this real-world application. - Published: 2025-08-02 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-balancing-act-the-economy-inflation-and-fed-policy-in-focus/ - Categories: Podcast, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: Consumer Behavior, Fed's Interest Rate Policy, Global Tariffs, Inflation, Key Economic Data, US Economy - Formats: Audio - Authors: Lynn Gargano, AndrewSilverman, ijersey5 - Published: 2025-08-02 - Modified: 2026-05-12 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/steering-from-tactical-to-strategic-for-long-term-success/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management - Tags: Agile, Competitive Landscape, Data is Power, Growth Oriented, Inflation, Large Scale layoffs, Leadership and Vision, Long-term Strategy, Market-Driven, Pricing Strategy, Retention Strategy, Revenue Optimization, Value Proposition - Authors: Lynn Gargano You can’t escape the reality of large-scale layoffs, hiring freezes, budget cuts and delayed implementation of initiatives – companies scaling back to meet earnings targets. One cannot help wondering why this perpetual cycle persists. Could it be that cost reductions, which essentially lead to headcount reductions, are tactical and short-term in nature vs long-term and strategic? This article will explore, in short form, the differences between cost reductions vs revenue optimization, for long-term, sustainable success, to navigate the highs and lows. - Published: 2025-07-30 - Modified: 2025-07-30 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-financial-core-of-the-media-model-content-is-king/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management - Tags: Ad Revenue, Advanced Digital Age, Content is King, Early Bird Discount, Financial Pillars, Financial Strategy, Free Trial, Instagram, LinkedIn, Media Landscape, Models, Subscription-Based Revenue, YouTube - Authors: georgeberbari - Published: 2025-07-30 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/tinker-evers-and-chance-the-triple-play-of-ai-humans-process-systems-and-artificial-intelligence/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI Adoption, AI Development, AI Investment, AI Transformation, Dancing with Robots, Model Validation, Separation of Power - Authors: AlanLester - Published: 2025-07-29 - Modified: 2025-07-29 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/you-own-your-narrative-or-someone-else-will/ - Categories: Career Growth - Authors: adrianacowdin - Published: 2025-07-28 - Modified: 2025-10-17 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-fall-2025/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: CFOs where multiple hats, CPA, Editor, Letter from the Editor, Lynn Gargano, Risk Management, The Financial Executives Journal - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-07-24 - Modified: 2025-07-24 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/from-compliance-to-commitment/ - Categories: Professional Development - Tags: Communication, Consensus Building, Strategic Leadership, Transformation Strategy - Authors: Peggy Bud - Published: 2025-07-09 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-future-of-finance-operations-agentic-ai-and-evolving-service-models/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: Agentic AI, AI, BPO, CFO, digital twin - Authors: WayneButterfieldisg, robertstapletonisg Financial Operations are entering a new transformative era driven by artificial intelligence and automation. At the center of this transformative era is agentic AI. Eventually this will lead to autonomous, “self-driving” AI systems that can perceive, reason and act with very limited and in some cases no human interaction. Today we are at the embryonic stage of maturity and are just linking this technology capability to the right business processes where it will add the most value. Unlike today’s generative AI (which requires human prompts) or very scripted Robotic Process Automation (RPA) agentic AI will operate continuously and adaptively, effectively functioning as a digital worker. This article takes a look at how agentic AI impacts finance operations, takes a look at information service group trends and explores the next evolution of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). - Published: 2025-07-09 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/crypto-decoding-the-future-one-block-at-a-time/ - Categories: Podcast, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, stablecoin, The Financial Executives Edge - Authors: JamesSeyffartBI, AndrewSilverman, Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-07-07 - Modified: 2025-08-07 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/differentiate-yourself-and-land-that-job/ - Categories: Career Growth - Authors: CharlotteLee - Published: 2025-06-30 - Modified: 2025-07-01 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/going-beyond-ebidta-building-an-effective-cash-management-culture-in-2025/ - Categories: Financial Strategies & Management, Treasury - Authors: BruceLynn - Published: 2025-06-30 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-one-big-beautiful-bill/ - Categories: Global Perspectives, Podcast, Tax, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: Bipartisan Support, Economic Recovery, Global Trade, One Big Beautiful Bill, Tax Planning, The Financial Executives Edge - Authors: AndrewSilverman, Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2025-06-25 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/turning-audit-insights-into-action-a-strategic-guide-for-privately-held-businesses/ - Categories: Audit & Advisory - Tags: Audit Insights, Expansion Planning, Financial Transparency, General Accepted Accounting Principles, Privately Held Businesses, Risk Management, Spotlight: Audit and Advisory, Strategic Guide, Tax Optimization - Authors: tmiranda ANCHIN ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS: For privately held businesses, the annual audit is more than a compliance exercise—it is a strategic tool for enhancing financial transparency, operational effectiveness, and long-term value. This article explores how businesses can proactively engage with auditors, interpret findings, and implement improvements that go beyond the audit report. It outlines practical strategies for leveraging audit insights to strengthen financial reporting, improve governance, manage risk, and support growth initiatives. Topics include collaborating with auditors for strategic input, utilizing the audit document request list to enhance financial oversight, conducting interim testing to preempt issues, and integrating advisory services to drive performance. Ultimately, the article emphasizes how turning audit insights into action not only supports regulatory compliance but also builds investor confidence and positions privately held companies for scalable, sustainable success. - Published: 2025-06-25 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-entrepreneurs-guide-to-smart-audits-and-advisory-powered-by-ai/ - Categories: Audit & Advisory, Technology - Tags: AI, AI Tools and Technologies, Artificial Intelligence, Competitive Intelligence, Deloitte, DocuWare, ERP, KPMG, Operational Value, Proactive Management, PwC. CRM, Read Analysis, Risk Assessment, Risk Exposure, ROI, Scenario Modeling, Spotlight: Audit and Advisory, Strategic Advisory Tool, Workiva - Authors: Lynn Gargano As a Senior Financial Executive with experience in Public Accounting and the ability to leverage data to drive insights, I see a great entrepreneurial opportunity to underscore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming audit and advisory services driving innovation and efficiency to unlock new insights. AI is increasingly being integrated into nearly every aspect of our lives and industries. So, it should not come as a surprise that AI has weaved itself into both audit and advisory platforms to significantly enhance and improve efficiency, accuracy, risk detection, and the delivery of strategic insights. This article explores some of the ways that AI can be used as a tool to elevate the audit process to deliver both operational value and strategic guidance. - Published: 2025-06-24 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/10-business-strategies-to-navigate-tariffs-and-tax-uncertainty/ - Categories: Audit & Advisory, Tax, Technology - Tags: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Interest Rates, Investment Strategies, M&A Activities, Market Uncertainty, Refinancing, Robotic Process Automation, RPA, Spotlight: Audit and Advisory, Spotlight: Navigating the Tax Landscape, Tariff, Tax Proposals, Tax Strategies - Authors: egelb, embrestovanksy PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES: In an environment marked by fluctuating tariff negotiations, ongoing debates in Congress over tax proposals that could significantly impact businesses and divergent views on whether a V-shaped recovery or a potential recession lies ahead, businesses are navigating considerable uncertainty. Regardless of what the future holds, it’s crucial for businesses to strategize and plan proactively. While factors like tariffs, tax policies and broader market dynamics may be beyond a company’s control, there are actionable strategies to position your business for resilience and potential growth. Here are 10 strategies to position your business for a recovery and mitigate the impact of potential economic downturns - Published: 2025-06-23 - Modified: 2025-10-17 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/letter-from-the-editor-june-2025/ - Categories: The FENG - Tags: AI, CFO Catalyst, CyberSecurity, Data-Driven Decisions, Digital Age, Editor, Emotional Intelligence, Food for Thought, Lynn Gargano, Procurement, Supply Chain, The Financial Executives Journal - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-06-23 - Modified: 2025-10-23 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/job-search-my-way/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: Digital Transformation, EBITDA, Increased Productivity, Job Search, KPIs, M&A Strategy, Market Share, Marketing Plan, Reduced Cycle Time, ROI, SOAR Framework - Authors: EdJowdyCareerCoach The traditional model of lifetime employment is gone. Today's world of work is dynamic: industries shift, companies restructuring, jobs are in constant motion. Stability is no longer defined by employer or job title — it's defined by you. To thrive, you must think of yourself as the CEO of "You Inc." Your work identity, brand, and value proposition are yours to define, develop, and market. This guide will show you how to manage your job search like a sales process: problem definition, positioning yourself as the solution, and building strong relationships. You'll learn how to create an accomplishment-based resume, craft powerful personal stories, network with impact, and approach interviews with confidence and purpose. Welcome to the new job search — driven by you, powered by your personal value. - Published: 2025-06-21 - Modified: 2025-10-15 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/internship-opportunities-at-the-financial-executives-group-the-feng/ - Categories: The FENG - Authors: Michael Bud - Published: 2025-06-18 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/aroon-ramachandran-rooted-in-chennai-reaching-worldwide/ - Categories: Executive Journeys, Technology - Authors: LauraBrenden, aroonkumarrr - Published: 2025-06-08 - Modified: 2025-12-10 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/global-tax-reform-convergence-or-divergence/ - Categories: Podcast, Tax, The Financial Executives Edge - Tags: BEPS 2.0, Digital Economy, Global Tax Reform, The Financial Executives Edge, Transfer Pricing, US Tax Law - Authors: AndrewSilverman, ChrisMigliaccio, RyanBradford, Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-06-07 - Modified: 2025-10-15 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-silent-cost-of-decision-fatigue-in-leadership/ - Categories: Professional Development - Tags: Cognitive Awareness, Financial and Operational Toll, Leadership Behavior, Organizational Health - Authors: ChrisFranz - Published: 2025-06-04 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-cfo-turnover-contradiction-why-so-many-are-leaving-and-so-few-are-landing/ - Categories: Career Growth, Uncategorized - Authors: ChrisFranz - Published: 2025-06-04 - Modified: 2025-06-04 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/what-you-can-control-10-strategic-actions-for-job-seekers/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: Applicant Tracking System, B2B, CRM, Job Seekers, The CFO Leadership Council, The FENG - Authors: ChrisFranz More than seven million Americans are in transition, and not by choice. Most have stories that do not fit cleanly into drop-down menus or keyword filters. These are people with real experience, real instincts, and real contributions left to make, struggling to be seen in a system that no longer values how they show up. This guide was written for them. For you. This is not a motivational speech. It is not a complaint. It is a blueprint. A calm, deliberate walk through ten actions that you can still take, strategically, meaningfully, and on your terms. You are invited to slow down, think critically, and engage emotionally. These pages are not meant to be skimmed. They are meant to be kept, revisited, shared, and used. What follows is not a fix for everything. It is a way forward, even when the system says otherwise. - Published: 2025-06-03 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/how-ai-is-rewriting-the-cfo-playbook/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Bad Actors, CFO, CFO AI Playbook, Cloud ERPs, Covid, CRM Systems, ESG Disclosures, FP&A, Machine Learning Algorithms, MasterCard, Natural Language Generation, Private Equity, PWC, Salesforce, Tableau, VP of Finance - Authors: neilsahota Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way from back-office automation. Far surpassing number crunching, it actively shapes strategy, influences boardrooms, and helps financial executives lead with insight, speed, and foresight. After sharing AI’s top finance use cases (and why enterprises fail) -Where do we go from here? That question is exactly what this article is about. Whether you're a CFO, VP of Finance, or strategic advisor, this is the moment to look beyond incremental improvement and automation. Think in terms of innovation through AI transformation. This means new ways of making decisions, redefining risk, and recalibrating the value of both human and machine intelligence. Let’s break it down. - Published: 2025-06-03 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-ai-enabled-finance-organization-of-2028/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, CFO AI Playbook, ChatGPT, EBITDA, ESG, Generative AI, M&A, Microsoft Copilot, Python Code, Value-first Thinking - Authors: neilsahota If Part I – How AI is rewriting the CFO Playbook opened your eyes to what’s working now, then Part II is about widening your field of vision. Because what we’re seeing in today’s AI finance use cases is just the beginning. The real change is ahead, and it’s coming fast. Most finance leaders still think in terms of automation, how AI can help them go faster, cleaner, or cheaper. And that’s fine… for now. However, the next frontier is about evolution: AI is rapidly moving from a reporting tool to a strategic partner. By 2028, we’ll orchestrate strategy with autonomous systems that simulate decisions in real time. Surpassing historical report, we’ll generate investor-ready narratives tailored to every stakeholder persona, instantly and in every format. We won’t just meet ESG regulations but rather model carbon like a financial asset and treat it as a lever for competitive advantage. - Published: 2025-06-03 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/from-possibility-to-playbook-turning-ai-vision-into-execution/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, ChatGPT, ESG, GenAI, Microsoft Pilot, Workforce Planning - Authors: neilsahota The future sounds impressive, but how do we get there? In Part II – The AI Enabled Finance Organization of 2028 we looked into the future on how AI will reshape financial strategy, reporting, ESG, risk, and workforce planning by 2028. We explored the possibilities. The promises. The edge that early adopters are already starting to realize. However, a bold vision means nothing without the ability to execute. This final part of the series is where the rubber meets the road. Because I’ve seen far too many finance leaders get excited about AI, only to watch their initiatives stall, spiral, or quietly disappear into a “pilot graveyard.” Not because they didn’t try but because they didn’t start with the right mindset, structure, or leadership approach. AI is a transformation, and like any transformation, it demands intention, discipline, and clarity. - Published: 2025-06-03 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/strategic-ai-adoption-in-investment-funds-compliance-management-the-build-vs-buy-dilemma/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Technology - Tags: AI, API, Asset Management, Build vs Buy, Decision-Making Process, Generative AI, Large Language Model, LLM Powered Tools, LMM, Open AI, Open AI GMT 3.5 Model, Strategic AI Adoption - Authors: alMercer INNOVATION LAB AT ZEIDLER GROUP: Generative AI technology has emerged as both a powerful and disruptive force, transforming workflows and enabling tasks that once seemed impossible. This disruption is especially noticeable in the asset management industry, where efficient, compliant, and scalable AI solutions are becoming competitive necessities. As investment management firms look to harness this technology, the “build or buy” decision is becoming increasingly important—particularly when considering Large Language Model (LLM)-powered tools. - Published: 2025-06-02 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/unlocking-the-power-of-ai-crafting-a-responsible-usage-policy/ - Categories: Risk Management, Technology - Tags: AI, ChatGPT, Claude, Human-in-the-loop policy, Language Models, LLAMA3, LLMs, Rule of Thumb, Spotlight: The Risk Awakening, Value-add - Authors: alMercer INNOVATION LAB AT ZEIDLER GROUP: One of the most exciting recent developments in technology has been the proliferation and adoption of AI technology, specifically commercially available large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, LLAMA 3, and Claude. These LLMs have had a massive impact across industries as wide-ranging as healthcare to fashion, disrupting existing companies and fostering widespread innovation across all levels of technical competence. While these tools have certainly proven to be impressive, they are not infallible and using them does not come without potential risks. - Published: 2025-05-21 - Modified: 2026-01-21 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-game-changing-power-of-a-cfo-with-business-development-skills-bridging-finance-and-strategic-growth/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst - Tags: Business Savvy CFO, CFO, CFO Business Development Skills, CFO Cross-Functional Leadership, CFO Strategic Leadership, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Entrepreneurship, Finance and Strategy, Innovative Problem Solving, Leadership, Organizational Agility, Strategic Thinking - Authors: Lynn Gargano Traditionally, the CFO’s role has been centered around core financial responsibilities such as reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and ensuring regulatory compliance. While these responsibilities remain crucial, today’s CFOs are stepping into a more strategic, forward-thinking role that drives business development, fosters growth, and fuels innovation. This article explores how combining financial expertise with a business development acumen can drive growth, optimize strategic investments, and align a company’s financial strategy with its long-term business goals. - Published: 2025-05-20 - Modified: 2025-05-20 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/shedding-the-shadow-skin-an-open-dialogue-on-executive-growth-and-the-modern-cfo/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst - Authors: ChrisFranz We all carry a shadow skin. Not physically, of course, but mentally and emotionally. It is the version of ourselves built over time by pressure, disappointment, fear, and misinterpreted success. For CFOs and executive leaders, this shadow skin functions both as armor and as a burden. What fascinates me is that it begins as a survival tool. It helps us make it through. It keeps us safe. At some point, though, it becomes something else entirely. It starts serving as a barrier to becoming who we were meant to be as leaders. - Published: 2025-05-15 - Modified: 2025-05-20 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/is-ai-clouding-your-critical-thinking-and-emotional-intelligence/ - Categories: AI & Process Automation, Professional Development - Tags: Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, LinkedIn, LinkedIn Learning - Authors: Lynn Gargano - Published: 2025-05-15 - Modified: 2025-05-15 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/positioned-to-win-fractional-cfo-and-investment-banker-collaboration-for-successful-exits/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst, Private Equity / M&A - Tags: Corporate Development, Fractional CFO, GAAP, M&A, Market Execution, Strategic Partnership - Authors: kirkotis, HedyTiongcoOxcrown - Published: 2025-05-11 - Modified: 2025-05-20 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/every-cfo-falls-into-one-of-two-camps/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst - Tags: AI, Business Transformation, CFO, Cloud Software, Forward-Thinking CFO, Operational CFO - Authors: wborn - Published: 2025-05-01 - Modified: 2025-05-01 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/what-killed-the-resumes-soul/ - Categories: Career Growth - Tags: AI, Can you take a look at my resume, LinkedIn, Narrative in Motion, Natural Language Processing, Professional Summary, Resume, Show Up Anyway - Authors: eclementi - Published: 2025-04-29 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/reclaiming-the-process-breaking-the-speed-scale-trap-in-hiring/ - Categories: Career Growth, Technology - Tags: Leadership, Strategic Decisions, Strategic Growth Leadership - Authors: ChrisFranz - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/unlocking-potential-a-closer-look-at-private-operating-foundations/ - Categories: Nonprofit, Thought Leadership Spotlight - Tags: Candid, Endowment, IRS, Private Operating Foundation, Qualified Distributions, Spotlight: Inside 2025’s Boldest Shifts in the Nonprofit Sector, Tax Advantage - Authors: asamara, gmacari PKF O’CONNOR DAVIES: A private operating foundation is a sub-classification of a private foundation. Unlike a private non-operating foundation, a private operating foundation utilizes its resources to actively conduct its own mission-related exempt activities. Common examples of private operating foundations include museums, performing art centers, artist-endowed foundations, zoos, medical research facilities, libraries and environmental or archeological sites. But how and why, exactly, would a foundation pursue operating foundation classification? Let's dive into the requirements for classification and other key considerations. - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/enhancing-nonprofit-operations-utilizing-external-expertise-to-boost-efficiency-reduce-risk/ - Categories: Nonprofit, Thought Leadership Spotlight - Tags: AI, Anchin, Enhance Decision-Making, Not-For-Profit, Outsourced Accounting, Spotlight: Inside 2025’s Boldest Shifts in the Nonprofit Sector - Authors: bsackstein ANCHIN ACCOUNTANTS & ADVISORS: As nonprofit organizations navigate the evolving challenges of 2025, strategic approaches are essential for optimizing operations and reducing risk. Balancing mission-focused objectives with limited resources, regulatory demands, and operational complexities requires thoughtful planning and the smart use of external support. By leveraging solutions such as operational reviews, outsourced accounting, and advanced technology like artificial intelligence, nonprofits can improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and better align resources with their mission. These strategies empower organizations to strengthen internal processes, reduce exposure to risk, and amplify their impact on the communities they serve. - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-04-23 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-risk-you-cant-afford-to-ignore-the-consequences-of-operating-without-an-internal-audit-function/ - Categories: Nonprofit, Thought Leadership Spotlight - Tags: Clean Energy, External Audit, Internal Audit Function, Risk Management, Spotlight: Inside 2025’s Boldest Shifts in the Nonprofit Sector, The Three Lines of Defense Model - Authors: mzstock In today’s complex regulatory and financial landscape, the Internal Audit (IA) function is not a luxury but a necessity. Internal auditing's primary objective is to provide independent and objective assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance, and internal control processes are operating effectively. Most organizations think they have this covered with their external audit. This is not true at all. External audits ensure that the financial statements are free from material misstatements. This means that the external financial statement auditors focus primarily on financial reporting risks. Internal auditors use a broader risk assessment process, which places less weight on the financial materiality of an audit area and focuses more on the holistic impact a risk event could have on an organization. - Published: 2025-04-21 - Modified: 2025-04-22 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/budgeting-for-nonprofits-planning-for-impact-allocating-with-purpose/ - Categories: Nonprofit, Thought Leadership Spotlight - Tags: Donations, Grants, Industry Benchmarks, Program Operating Efficiency, Revenue Diversification, Spotlight: Inside 2025’s Boldest Shifts in the Nonprofit Sector - Authors: Corinna.Creedon Budgeting is more than numbers on a spreadsheet—it’s a strategic process that empowers nonprofits to turn vision into reality. A well-crafted budget is not just about balancing income and expenses; it’s about aligning financial resources with your mission, maintaining transparency, and enabling your organization to deliver meaningful impact to the communities you serve. - Published: 2025-04-17 - Modified: 2025-04-18 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/the-long-game-rory-mcilroy-the-masters-and-what-endurance-reveals-about-leadership/ - Categories: CFO and Leadership Catalyst - Tags: Leadership, Lessons from Sports, Personal Brand, Reputation Management, Resilient Leadership, Strategic Growth Leadership - Authors: ChrisFranz - Published: 2025-04-17 - Modified: 2025-04-17 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/consistency-and-repetition-your-edge-in-a-noisy-world/ - Categories: Professional Development - Tags: Leadership, Marketing Strategies - Authors: Michael Bud - Published: 2025-04-14 - Modified: 2026-03-19 - URL: https://financialexecutivesjournal.com/nonprofits-must-strengthen-resilience-to-navigate-federal-funding-uncertainty/ - Categories: Nonprofit, Technology, Thought Leadership Spotlight - Tags: Federal Funding, Fee-For-Service Model, Private Foundations, Spotlight: Inside 2025’s Boldest Shifts in the Nonprofit Sector, Sustainability - Authors: mcecere, JSchwallie The nonprofit sector stands at a critical crossroads. Federal funding, which has served as a bedrock for many organizations across diverse mission areas, faces an uncertain future. 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