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The latest report from The Conference Board shows that over 70% of S&P 500 companies have listed AI as a major risk in public filings, compared to only 12% in 2023. Reputational risk is the most common disclosure category (38%), with cybersecurity risk accounting for 20%. Meanwhile, PwC's 2025 director survey reveals that only 35% of boards have formally integrated AI into their oversight responsibilities, indicating that governance frameworks still need improvement.
On October 9, Gap Inc. announced a multi-year partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its technology and AI strategy. The collaboration will integrate tools such as Gemini, Vertex AI, and BigQuery into the company's technology stack, aiming to enhance product development efficiency, optimize customer experience, and support employee decision-making. Gap executives emphasized a prudent approach to AI adoption, balancing innovation with risk.
The Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID), introduced in 2017, became permanent in 2025. This article analyzes its calculation logic and, in response to limitations such as insufficient W-2 wages, proposes practical strategies for S corporations and partnerships to help taxpayers fully enjoy the deduction of up to 20%.
Deloitte Australia is under scrutiny for submitting reports containing AI-generated errors to the government, and experts say this incident serves as a wake-up call for financial professionals, reminding them that AI tools must be used with appropriate safeguards.
Cybersecurity budget growth has dropped from 8% to 4%, posing collaboration challenges for CFOs and CISOs. This article proposes five key initiatives: unifying financial language, defining shared KPIs, promoting integrated projects, quantifying residual risk, and focusing on long-term investment, to help security evolve from a cost center to a competitive advantage.
Traditional group health insurance often leaves businesses facing runaway costs and budgeting challenges. ICHRA, as an ACA-compliant modern solution, achieves predictable spending through a fixed-contribution model, reduces risk, and delivers a win-win for both employers and employees.
After an evaluation, Yooz CFO John Gronen decided not to offer instant pay (earned wage access) benefits to employees next year due to insufficient employee interest. He may revisit this option in 2027.
The latest University of Michigan survey shows the October consumer confidence index edged down to 55, a low since May, with high prices and worsening employment prospects weighing on consumers. The New York Fed survey also indicates continued weakening in labor market expectations and rising inflation expectations. Federal Reserve officials say labor market softening may intensify, but inflation risks remain, leaving no room for risk in the policy path.
CFO turnover has hit a seven-year high, bringing interim and part-time CFOs back into the spotlight. Sutker Moran President Scott Moran notes that retirements outnumber new CFO appointments, creating a supply-demand imbalance. Companies adopt team models to provide flexible senior financial support, emphasizing that financial leaders in the AI era must continuously learn new skills.
EY's latest report indicates that despite ongoing global geopolitical risks, the US IPO market saw significant recovery in Q3 2025, with fundraising reaching $15.9 billion, close to the peak since Q4 2021. Investors view geopolitical risks as the 'new normal,' and with AI technology-driven momentum and expectations of monetary easing, IPO activity is expected to continue into early 2026.