The EY CFO Agenda

Three critical areas of change faced by CAOs and Controllers

Finance function leaders confront the implications of the new administration, cyber breaches and a redefining of their roles.

How CFOs can leverage purpose-built business planning and analytics

CFOs can leverage advanced BPR&A for rapid insights and strategic innovation. Embrace AI, financial technology, and talent to transform finance.

Unleashing the power of technology to transform finance

Transform finance through AI and machine learning: EY guidance for CFOs to enhance operations and develop a technology-driven team.

How CFOs view tax, trade and regulations amid GOP sweep

EY CFO roundtable on the 2024 election’s impact on tax and economic policy, trade, M&A and antitrust regulation for 2025 and beyond. Read more.

At the intersection of fiscal responsibility and data-driven strategy

Boost your finance strategy with EY insights. Master data, drive decisions and protect data.

CFOs beyond the balance sheet: steering strategy and innovation

Learn how CFOs are transforming finance with strategic vision, technology adoption and innovation to drive business success and enhance performance.

How can CFOs be confident in value creation without confidence in reporting?

Investors seek a strong value story from leaders and confidence in delivery, but new EY research finds both investors and CFOs have their doubts.

How corporate disclosure committees are adapting in a time of change

Disclosure committees can offer transparency and trust as companies pursue compliance amid uncertainty and ever-growing demands. Read on to learn more.

How will GenAI shape tax and finance transformation?

GenAI may help tax and finance functions struggling with cost, talent and regulatory pressures. Transforming operating models can help integrate it.

How can the financial controller transform to shape the future with confidence?

The EY DNA of the Financial Controller Survey provides insights for financial controllers and senior finance leaders looking to drive success. Learn more.

Navigate your path to IPO with our latest global insights

The EY Global IPO Trends 2024 covers the news and insights on the global, area and regional IPO markets for 2024 and an outlook for 2025. Learn more.

The future of finance: 5 steps for CFOs on the path to transformation

Today’s CFO is expected to lead with data-driven insights. Learn about the five steps CFOs can take to transform the finance function and create value.

CFOs remain cautious on 2024 while keeping an eye on policy and AI 

Most CFOs have been conservative in the last six months and are looking for stronger signals before accelerating hiring and investments. Learn more.

Six ways CFOs and CSCOs can collectively drive value

Despite the challenges of frequently diverging objectives, the value that these executives can collaboratively unlock is transformative. Learn more.

Why investing in the current CFO — and their successor — could yield big returns

Why investing in the current CFO – and their successor – could yield big returns.

The CFO Imperative: How can bold CFOs reframe their role to optimize performance?

The EY DNA of the CFO Survey identifies key priorities for CFOs to drive bolder change in their finance teams and deliver better performance. Learn more.

How can better sustainability reporting mobilize companies and capital?

The EY Global Institutional Investor Survey examines how better ESG data and reporting can accelerate sustainability outcomes. Learn more.

Six ways CFOs can increase the likelihood of transformation success

Transformation during uncertain times is critical. Success is more likely if CFOs can focus on six specific yet complex human factors. Learn more here.

Why tax governance is key in an era of more tax risk and controversy

Businesses expect the number and intensity of tax audits to double in next two years, the 2023 EY Tax risk and controversy survey finds. Learn more.

How can CFOs uncover the material among the immaterial

The EY Global Corporate Reporting Survey finds a significant reporting disconnect with investors on ESG disclosures. Learn more.

How to approach the SEC’s final rules on climate-related disclosures

Approaching the SEC’s final rules to enhance and standardize climate-related disclosures