FEI Podcast

From Street Vendor to CFO: The Resilience Playbook Every Financial Leader Needs

February 13th, 2026  |  32 mins 1 sec

ai in finance, cfo leadership, emotional intelligence, fei icons, financial leadership, mentorship, networking, professional development, resilience, women in finance

In this special Icons episode of the FEI Podcast, host Heather Cole sits down with Judy Wright, Chief Financial Officer of BTM Global Consulting and FEI Board Member, to explore an extraordinary journey — from selling goods in street markets to leading in the boardroom. Judy shares powerful lessons on resilience, networking with intention, emotional intelligence, and why financial leaders must stay cool under pressure. A candid and inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership and paying it forward.

Episode 175: Don’t Ask, Don’t Get: Patti Humble on Career Courage, Strategy, and Rewiring What’s Next

February 9th, 2026  |  28 mins 39 secs

angel investing, board readiness, career growth, executive coaching, fei icons, finance & accounting, leadership & strategy, professional development, transformation leadership, women leaders

In this special FEI ICONS edition of the FEI Podcast, Heather Cole sits down with Patti Humble, former Chief Accounting Officer at UPS, board leader, and angel investor, to unpack the career moments that truly change trajectories. From boldly asking for the promotion that rewired her future to leading global transformations and investing in women-led startups, Patti shares why advocacy, strategic thinking, and intentional networking matter more than ever.

From Center Stage to the Front Lines: CFO Leadership on a Life-Saving Mission

February 2nd, 2026  |  33 mins 22 secs

career growth, cfo, executive coaching, fei, healthcare, icons 2026, leadership, mentorship, nonprofit finance, women leaders

In this special edition of the FEI Podcast, host Heather Cole sits down with Amber Kinney, CFO of the American College of Emergency Physicians, to explore an unconventional career journey rooted in purpose, courage, and impact. From performing arts to nonprofit leadership, Amber shares how embracing risk, building strong networks, and silencing negative voices can shape a meaningful leadership path. This episode is part of FEI's special ICONS: Leaders in Finance series featuring past ICONS speakers in anticipation of the 2026 event, taking place on March 25, 2026 at the Ritz-Carlton in Laguna Niguel, CA and virtually on April 22, 2026. Learn more at www.financialexecutives.org/icons2026.

The State of B2B Payments: How Finance Leaders Are Driving Digital Transformation

October 9th, 2025  |  53 mins 6 secs

accounts payable, accounts receivable, automation, b2b payments, boost payment solutions, commercial cards, digital transformation, fei, finance, financial strategy

Discover how finance leaders are transforming B2B payments in a digital-first economy. In this episode, Boost Payment Solutions and FEI unpack key findings from a recent industry survey and share actionable strategies to modernize AP workflows, reduce costs, and boost agility through automation and commercial card optimization.

Unlocking Strategic Advantage: The Transformative Power of Outsourcing Finance Functions

September 3rd, 2025  |  54 mins 11 secs

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Discover how finance leaders are transforming their organizations through strategic outsourcing. This episode of the FEI Podcast highlights insights from FERF and CohnReznick on leveraging AI, closing talent gaps, and enhancing compliance in today’s evolving finance landscape.

From Forecasts to Finance Bots: EY’s Sam Peterson on the AI-Powered Future of Accounting

June 30th, 2025  |  27 mins 38 secs

In this episode of FEI Weekly, we chat with EY’s Sam Peterson about how generative AI is reshaping finance - from smarter forecasting and automated reporting to the rise of agentic AI. Discover the tasks you should no longer be doing without AI, how to prepare your team for the future, and why AI is becoming the newest (junior) member of your finance team.

AI Agents in Action: Real-World Applications and Top Misconceptions Debunked

May 28th, 2025  |  39 mins 3 secs

Trullion's CEO and Director of AI reveal how domain-specific AI is transforming accounting. Explore Trulli's unique capabilities, clear up AI myths, and discover how AI agents are enhancing, not replacing, financial professionals.

Lease Accounting in Transition

May 6th, 2025  |  49 mins 18 secs

Matt Waters unpacks the key insights from the 2025 Lease Accounting Outlook report, offering expert predictions on the future of compliance, technology, and regulatory change.

Turn the CSRD delay into a strategic business win. Learn what steps you need to take

April 29th, 2025  |  33 mins 43 secs

accounting, cfo, csrd, esg, sustainability

In this episode, we’re diving into the fast-changing world of global ESG reporting and regulation. FERF’s Managing Director of research, Dillon Papenfuss, sits down with Kevin O’Connell,PwC Sustainability Reporting and Assurance Leader, to break down the latest EU sustainability proposals—including the two-year delay to CSRD reporting—and what it all means for U.S. companies with overseas operations. From assurance and compliance to automation and long-term strategy, this discussion is packed with details for finance leaders navigating global ESG requirements.

Avoiding the Trap of AI Washing

April 22nd, 2025  |  52 mins 34 secs

This episode explores key considerations for AI-related SEC disclosures, including how companies can avoid regulatory pitfalls, tailor risk disclosures to their specific AI applications, and enhance board oversight of AI adoption.

XBRL is Dead

April 15th, 2025  |  40 mins 40 secs

Discover why finance professionals have been disappointed by generative AI in the past, how they are leveraging unstructured data today, why this landscape is shifting, and how to capitalize on a new paradigm.

CPAs, licensing, and the cost-benefit of the 150-Hour Rule with Dr. Edward Timmons of West Virginia University

April 8th, 2025  |  33 mins 19 secs

accounting, career, cfo, cpa

Dr. Edward Timmons discusses the ideological force behind the 150 rule debate.

Trade, trust and battling fraud with Allianz Trade America’s James Daly

April 1st, 2025  |  29 mins 9 secs

cfo, tariffs, trade

Allianz Trade Americas CEO discusses how trade continues to evolve and how tariffs were always part of the equation.

AI in finance: making your job easier and more enjoyable

March 25th, 2025  |  20 mins 26 secs

Ayan Adam, Senior GTM Manager at Microsoft, discusses Microsoft's role in integrating AI into finance and supply chain management, particularly through its Copilot tool.

Crypto payments and security basics for financial executives, part 2 with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield

March 18th, 2025  |  35 mins 55 secs

accounting, cfo, crypto

Lukka's Suzane Morsfield dives into the practical issues of taking and holding crypto payments.

Crypto's pick your coin, pick your own accounting adeventure with Dr. Suzanne Morsfield

March 11th, 2025  |  38 mins 28 secs

accounting, bitcoin, cfo, crypto

Lukka's Suzanne Morsfield details how the crypto market is adapting to the new regulatory and accounting reality.