CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago CFOs’ sentiment about the state of the economy compared to a year ago
CFOs’ predictions about the economy in their country over the next 12 months
Factors CFOs believe will impact their business in 2025
The next 12 months is a time to:
CFOs’ priorities over the past 12 months
CFOs’ priorities over the next 12 months
Compared to a year ago, it is:
CFOs’ plans to raise capital in the next 12 months
CFOs’ plans to take the company public in the next 12 months
CFOs' expectations for when the IPO window will fully reopen
CFOs plan to use generative AI in finance to:
AI’s impact on accuracy of financial forecasts
AI’s impact on manual processes and workflows in finance
Expectation for when investments in AI tools will repay themselves
More optimistic
Less optimistic
No change
A soft landing
A mild recession
A moderate-to-strong recession
Continued uncertainty and volatility
A strong rebound
Inflation
Trade policy and tariffs
Rising interest rates
Market volatility
The financing environment
Hiring/retention challenges
Geopolitical issues
Generative AI
Conserve cash and stabilize the business
Invest aggressively to gain market share
Invest aggressively in product
Expand into new geographies
Expand into new product offerings
Grow organically
Grow through M&A
Growth over profitability
Profitability over growth
A balance of growth and profitability
Growth over profitability
Profitability over growth
A balance of growth and profitability
Easier to raise funds
Harder to raise funds
No change
No plans
Yes, through equity
Yes, through debt
Yes, through a mix of debt and equity
H2 of 2025
2026
2027 or later
Automate core financial processes
Develop or refine financial forecasts
Support risk management and scenario planning
Draft board presentations, internal reports, and/or earnings announcements
Drive data analytics
None of the above
Made them more accurate
Made them less accurate
No change
N/A
Reduced by up to 10%
Reduced between 11% and 25%
Reduced by more than 25%
No reduction
N/A
They already do
By the end of 2025
By the end of 2026
In 2027 or later
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