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Inside the minds of CFOs: Q2 2025 insights
We’re sharing The CFO’s Q2 2025 AIR, revealing key content trends from senior finance leaders across the UK, US, and Europe.
FROM THE MARKET
EDITOR’S PICKS
INSIGHTS
Is deregulation an illusion?
Federal enforcement may be slowing, but for CFOs, compliance risk is accelerating — just across 50 different jurisdictions.
EXPERT INSIGHT BY IRIS SOFTWARE GROUP
(Lease) Accounting for what’s been out of sight
When the UK revises Section 20 of FRS 102, it won't just change lease accounting—it will rewrite the entire workflow for CFOs. Mark Chambers, Managing Director at IRIS Software Group, explains why this is a strategic shift with fundamental implications for your business, and what you need to do to prepare before the 2026 deadline.
THE BIG INTERVIEW
Q&A: Inside Payhawk’s shift to AI-first finance
Payhawk CEO Hristo Borisov explains why the company’s new Financial Controller Agent is built to cut routine complexity for CFOs while maintaining oversight. As the first in its AI Office of the CFO suite, the agent marks a strategic pivot toward AI-first finance.
WE’RE ALSO READING
FINTECH MAGAZINE
How SoftBank's US$2bn bolsters Intel's financial stature
CLIMATE, CAPITAL & CREDIBILITY
California leads United States with first corporate climate disclosure laws enacted
California’s new climate disclosure laws surpass stalled federal efforts by mandating rigorous Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG reporting for large public and private companies, regardless of location. Businesses must urgently assess regulatory exposure due to broad tax nexus thresholds and prepare for 2026 filings. Adopting IFRS-aligned standards, these laws are poised to become the default US benchmark for corporate climate disclosures.
WHAT WE'RE LISTENING TO
CFO + REVENUE CYCLE PODCAST
Rob Tonkinson discusses rural hospital challenges, legislation, and healthcare CFO evolution
Rob Tonkinson, Senior Vice President and CFO of Centra Health, addresses rising financial pressures for rural hospitals, citing the effects of imminent legislation, workforce shifts, and digital transformation. He outlines Centra’s specific growth responses and underscores how the healthcare CFO’s remit now encompasses broader financial stewardship. These insights assist healthcare leaders in navigating operational challenges and implementing resilient solutions.
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