Aug. 27, 2025
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR
Dear reader,
How much will it cost and what will be its return on investment? Those are two basic questions CFOs have always had to ask and answer for their companies. But in today’s uncertain and fast-changing business climate, reaching the right spending and strategic decisions isn’t easy.
We’ve got your back: the CFO Live 2025: The Future of Finance virtual event is coming up on Sept. 24 and there’s still time to reserve your (online) seat. During the half-day event, the CFO Dive and CFO.com editorial teams will connect with finance chiefs and industry experts to discuss how executives can keep pace with continuing change. The afternoon includes a panel on how the C-suite should be thinking about the applications of agentic AI solutions as well as a session on how CFOs can build a next-gen accounting team amid a talent shortage.
You can take a peak at the full agenda and register for the free event here. Hope to see you there!
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Maura Webber Sadovi
Senior Editor, CFO Dive
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The average 12-month expectation for inflation jumped to 6.2% this month from 5.7% in July, the Conference Board found in a consumer survey.
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Leanne Cunningham plans to retire from Brown-Forman on May 1. The Louisville, Kentucky-based spirits maker faces pressures from tariffs and changing alcohol consumption habits.
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The CFO departure comes as the Lucky Strike maker focuses on boosting growth for its vape and smokeless products. BAT is one of three global tobacco brands that agreed to pay a collective $23.7 billion to settle decades-long litigation with Canada earlier this year.
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F&A leaders face mounting pressures. Our guide offers expert strategies to solve talent shortages, close skills gaps and build a resilient team.
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Consumers were told they could earn back tens of thousands of dollars in a matter of days or months, according to the complaint.
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Most survey respondents were open to working with AI agents, but only 30% were comfortable with being managed by them.
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