CFO Signals 1Q 2024; What North America’s top finance executives are thinking—and doing
The Q1 2024 CFO Signal indicates heightened economic optimism among CFOs, particularly for North America. About 54% of CFOs anticipate improved conditions in a year, up from 37% last quarter. Net optimism for their companies' financial prospects also rose significantly. Despite these optimistic projections, CFOs remain cognizant of potential external threats, such as geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic fluctuations, the evolving political landscape, and interest rates. Internal risks, including talent retention, operational efficiency, cost and capital management, innovation, growth, and technological advancements, also remain areas of concern.