FEI Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

AI and tech to drive 2025 agenda with Forvis Mazars

February 10th, 2025  |  59 mins 24 secs

cfo, research

A recent webinar discussion that dives into the results of the 2025 Financial Executives Priorities Survey including a comprehensive view of the evolving priorities, challenges, and strategies that are shaping the financial leadership landscape today.

Change is not a "nice to have" in ESG with ServiceNow's Mark Spinner

November 18th, 2024  |  23 mins 51 secs

cfo, esg, finance

ServiceNow's Mark Spinner explains the necessity of continuous improvement in ESG reporting.

Episode 155: Understanding the risk and building for the future with CBRE’s Scott Song and S&P’s Theshan Goble

November 11th, 2024  |  36 mins 51 secs

cfo, esg, finance, financial reporting, risk

What directors and management are planning for in 2025 with BDO’s Amy Rojik

November 4th, 2024  |  35 mins 56 secs

boards, cfo, finance, planning

BDO's Amy Rojik on how boards are navigating uncertainty in 2025.